Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

K6RQR

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« on: February 07, 2012, 12:41:54 PM »

Hello All -
I have just ordered a Yaesu FT-60R HT and was wondering what recommendations I could get for a better antenna than the supplied ducky? I know about the Diamond SRH77CA but one of the eham reviews said that it does not work any better on 2 meters than the standard antenna. I also read about the Comet SMA-24 which has varied opinions. Any suggestions? Thanks.

73,
Bruce K6RQR


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N5VTU

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 01:07:22 PM »

Check the thread in this forum entitled "HT Replacement Antenna".


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KK4GBW

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 03:40:38 PM »

Try an MFJ-1717S... cheap and effective.


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K6RQR

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 04:28:56 PM »

Thanks for the replies. I didn't notice the other thread until after I posted this. The Smiley antenna sounds especially interesting.


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WA9LB

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2012, 11:28:56 AM »

I use a Diamond SRH77CA on my FT-60R and VX-1R. Very pleased with the performance.


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NA4IT

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012, 04:45:09 AM »

MFJ-1715S


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KC2RGW

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 08:25:50 AM »

I've had variants of the Diamond 77's for years, since the 80's I think for my first one. I've used them on scanners and now ham transceivers and they are fantastic. I use mine on a VX7R and on my Wouxun and have great results with both 2m and 440.


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K6LCS

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 11:17:31 AM »

For improving the -2 to -3db stock duck, I have a few alternatives on the ANTENNAS page at ...

http://www.work-sat.com

The Diamond SHR=320A is a great antenna. Improved 2M and 440 performance on your FT-60R.

But for about thirty dollars LESS than that Diamond, we have the Smiley 270A. BETTER 2M performance than the $50 SHR-320A. And it is collapsible - so you only extend it as needed. A beefy spring in the based protects your HT's SMA connection.

The SMA-24 (and Pryme RD-98SMA) are also better performers than the stock duck. These "piano wire" antennas are great to coil up and transport in a Zip-Loc(tm) baggie - and carried in the glove compartment or in camping gear.

Clint Bradford, K6LCS
909-241-7666


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Clint Bradford, K6LCS
http://www.work-sat.com

K7SON

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2012, 07:54:19 PM »

I have the SHR-320A on my TH-F6A and it works much better than the stock ant (which is good for OEM). I haven't tried it on my FT-60 yet. I have several of the VHF Smileys and they are great (also Lorrie is great to work with). I also have a Nogoya NA-771 that is better thaan stock, but not as good as the others I mentioned...K


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K6RQR

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2012, 08:28:18 AM »

Thanks to all for the replies. Clint, you have made me even more interested in the Smiley antenna. I like the price and the fact that it can be telescoped.


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KK4FKO

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RE: Antenna for Yaesu FT-60R

« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 06:27:44 PM »

I have the FT-60R and both antennas: Diamond SRH77CA and MFJ-1717S. I get better performance out of the MFJ. Your mileage may vary.


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