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| Reviews Summary for Ventenna VT-27 2M/440 Dual Band |
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Reviews: 13
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $102.
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Description: Vent pipe antenna for 2M/440 Dual-Band Antenna (VT-27). Slides over your existing home plumbing vent pipe and is between 19-36" in height and is used for areas that does not like aerial antenna's or for concealment operations.
Out of the box operations SWR is marginal. Use of antenna tuner like MFJ-922 will enhance it's operations.
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More info: http://www.ventenna.com
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write your own review of the Ventenna VT-27 2M/440 Dual Band.
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W0CLT
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 5, 2008 20:16
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Works Better Than Expected
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I put this up since we live in a strict covenant area. It was super easy to install, took us under 30 mins to get it on the roof and have coax run to the radio.
I was a bit skeptical on how it would perform but it has done marvelous. SWR, like reported before, is below the published numbers.
I can hit every repeater, ones I couldn't hit with my HT standing in my backyard, and it works great on simplex as well.
I am very pleased with this antenna.
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K6PLM
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 27, 2007 09:43
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Very Happy
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I bought the VT-27 as a temporary antenna until I could come up with a more permanent setup as I have no antenna restrictions at my QTH. After a year I have found my permanent setup, and it's the VT-27.
SWR is at or below the advertised number's and I can hit every repeater in my area. I am very happy with it.
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K5JAX
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 7, 2007 17:57
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Great customer service
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought a VT-14 2 meter antenna from a friends estate. I found a problem with it and contacted the manufacturer. They answered my email about some strange readings I found with the antenna. I told them it definitely had a problem and they confirmed it. They replied that they would replace/repair it if I sent it in to them. They fixed it and emailed me about what they found and said it was on it's way back. Great people to buy from.
I am anxious to get back and install it.
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KPAX1
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Rating: 5/5
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May 10, 2007 12:37
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Great item!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This antenna seems to work well in areas where CCR rules are enforced. I saw this item on the net and thought, "hey I could make one of those."
$84.00 for a piece of ABS pipe?
I went to Home Depot and purchased a 4 ft. length
of 2" ABS and mounted a $10.00 100W Moldor 144/440 mag mount antenna purchased on eBay inside using 2 zip ties. (Had to drill a couple a of holes in the $2 ABS pipe)I then slipped it over an existing vent on top of my 2 story. Fit great. Ran the cable to my radio and was surprised at the performance. Good idea but can be home brewed for about $15 if you already have a lenght of cable.
These boys have a great idea here if you want to spend the money.
73'
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K6BLA
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 29, 2005 16:47
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Great antennas.. or is it "antennae"?
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Ventenna is a clever idea that works well! I have a 2m/440 copper j-pole, but these units seem to outperform it.
I have several of them on my house for various bands and one scanner. It takes longer to get up and down the ladder than it does to install the unit over a vent pipe. My only problem is not having enough real vents to put them over.
Couple years ago, a friend was helping me install three Ventenna units. He was on the roof, I was on the ladder. My neighbor could see us over the fence, and asked "Hi, what are you guys doing?" My friend thought fast and said, "We're, uh, extending the piping on his exhaust vents!" "Oh.. well, they look good!"
I'm in a restricted neighborhood, and my neighbor was on the enforcement committee of our association. (c8=
Scott K6BLA
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KC2OJN
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 29, 2005 08:53
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Fantastic Antenna!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased my dual band (VT-27)VHF/UHF Ventenna in July since I live in a restricted community. I was concerned about installation, but it
was a breeze. This antenna is fantastic! I am getting reports of full quieting on most repeaters in my area around Philly. I am
hearing repeaters that I could not receive in the past. I would recommend the Ventenna to anyone living in an antenna-restricted
community, or who want to keep a low profile, antenna wise.
Come on Ventenna guys.... we need you to work on one that will do HF and still be "invisible" on our rooftops! You can do it!
Many thanks for a great product. If our USA government agencies use it, I am proud to also have it on my rooftop!
Harry
Harry / KC2OJN
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KI4FRU
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 8, 2004 17:24
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Great small antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased a Ventenna because I live in a development that does not allow outside antennas.
I purchased the 2 meter/440 MHz dual band model. It is about 36 inches long, and is made of 2 inch black colored PVC pipe. This gives it an outside diameter of 2 1/2 inches.
There is a short (about 18-24 inch) pigtail of RG-58 coax cable no connector on it coming from the side of the Ventenna near the bottom. I connected a BNC connector to that, and ran it to the transceiver.
The Ventenna performs very well, it requires no tuning or cutting. I have been able to hit repeaters ~25 miles away using the .5 watt setting . I have the antenna about 25 feet in the air, right on top of the roof. No one has complained about any interference, along with the neighborhood "watchers" have not said anything about an antenna being there
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N6SEX
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 4, 2003 18:06
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Great antenna, great application
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Without question, this is the funnest antenna I have ever owned. Performance on it is more than adequate, but, what really makes it great are the applications that it can be used for. I got my first Ventenna for a portable uhf repeater with 2m remote base. Both uhf & vhf going through the ventenna! I was initially interseted in the Ventenna because of the size and durability which was well suited for portable operation. However I was really sold on the product after corresponding with their tech support. What knowledgable good-natured common-sense service. It can't be beat. Only problem I've encountered is now I need another Ventenna for my parent's house due to CCR. Please be warned: This product is addicting!!! Don't make the mistake that I made ..buy at least two, one is only half the fun.
..John N6SEX
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KE6NTQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 8, 2002 18:17
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Best Weapon against the Evil CC&R and Home Owner Associations
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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In my townhome in Southern california we have CCR and homeowner association that does not allow any type of antenna outside. I decided to get a Ventenna when i saw it advertised in the HRO catalog. Picked it up at the local HRO shop and opened it up....My first thought was "Hey i could of made this myself....doesnst look like much to it". Well, without breaking it apart, theres no way to know the internal makeup becuase there is a internal sleeve that covers it up. I placed it on the roof of my town home and ran coax through a air vent. Spray painted it to match the roof. I did have problems with high SWR at first and it also set off my smoke detectors if i transmitted on anything higher than about 25 watts. I emailed the Ventenna Company and wrote right back suggesting that its possible that i got a bad one. They offered to replace it without me even asking...imagine that! I decided to move the coax around in the attic and waallaa...my SWR came down to the advertised numbers....and havent had a problem since. My smoke detectors go off still if i use high power but ive found that other antennas in my attic do the same thing. I love my ventenna and highly recommend it. You cant go wrong and it is nieghbor friendly. My homeowner spys have not figured it out yet! I plan on using it at my new house ill be moving into at the end of the month and it doesnt even have antenna restrictions.
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KG4RUL
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Rating: 5/5
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May 29, 2002 14:21
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CC&Rs - HAH!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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We have Squirrels who think our roof is a freeway so I was dubious about leaving coax lying on my roof. They have been know to chew off phone wire drops in our area. So, I cut off the connector and pulled the coax back through the hole. A little Black RTV sealed up the hole. I put a black ABS cap on the top to seal up the hole. I had a vent stack put in that is actually not connected to anything in the attic. This allows me to attach a coax jumper to the antenna and keep it all within the roofline. There is absolutely no clue that this is not a vent pipe. Performance is good and I can access repeaters that had not been reachable with the same rig attached to my mobile antenna.
A definite good buy!!
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