the short one. The longer one has a guusneck what has proven to be not so good. However the 102 inch Abbree directly mounted will have the best range, even on UHF for which it is actually too long. The short one will be my first choice because it works well and is still fairly compact
I have same problem, any hint's how make gooseneck more stiff? I have this issue in multiple real military (PRC25 style). I was thinking about dipping it in "resin flux" and let dry - could it help with friction inside? Since everyone favor shorter one - we might do field test and compare short blade to "rubber ducky" they are similar length - it might be interesting.
@@ElectronicNoobBlog Yes. That's why I also hinted at the name Abbree in my first post, these are a good replacement for the original. Having said that, I am personally not a fan of the goose antenna solution 😬
the short one. The longer one has a guusneck what has proven to be not so good. However the 102 inch Abbree directly mounted will have the best range, even on UHF for which it is actually too long. The short one will be my first choice because it works well and is still fairly compact
I have same problem, any hint's how make gooseneck more stiff? I have this issue in multiple real military (PRC25 style). I was thinking about dipping it in "resin flux" and let dry - could it help with friction inside? Since everyone favor shorter one - we might do field test and compare short blade to "rubber ducky" they are similar length - it might be interesting.
@@ElectronicNoobBlog I think, The best solution would be not to use the gooseneck at all.
@@VicGreenBitcoin I'm afraid it will change electrical length since it's part of antenna?
@@ElectronicNoobBlog Yes. That's why I also hinted at the name Abbree in my first post, these are a good replacement for the original. Having said that, I am personally not a fan of the goose antenna solution 😬
I had one of these for a while.
I tested the antenna that came with it on a VNA and on an Anritsu Sitemaster.
It was VERY low SWR on 2m & 70cm.
Does it have impedance transformer? Always close to 50Ohm?
The short one. It's more convenient for what I use it for.
Exactly, who would want be poked in eye?