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| Reviews Summary for Comet GP-6 - Dual Band |
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Reviews: 13
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Average rating: 4.3/5
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MSRP: $150
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Description: Dual Band Antenna. 2 meter and 70 cm
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KC0IWV
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 22, 2001 17:41
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Fair performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This antenna is a mixed bag. It is excellent on 70cm with almost 1:1 SWR across the band and high Gain. 2 Meters is a different story. I find SWR ranges from 1.5:1 to 3.5:1 depending on what portion of the band I'm using. Don't know why but it is very spotty. (It has dawned on me that it might even be a defective antenna)
All in all it works fine for local repeaters but I'm not that thrilled with the SWR situation on 2 Meters. (I have checked everything multiple times)
The assembly instructions are hard to decipher and it is somewhat difficult to tune.
On the positive - the antenna is light and durable and has held up to some horendous weather in Minnesota. Due to it's light weight it does not need a very strong mast.
I give it a "3" rating for it's mediocre 2 meter SWR performance.
If you are looking for a vertical to hit the local repeaters and aren't too concerned about supuer low SWR and going long distances - this may be a good price performer.
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KC2GOW
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 5, 2001 15:40
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pretty good Ant...
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Personaly I like the Antenna. I have used it in my past and I thought it was ok.
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KG4OXP
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 4, 2001 14:49
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good dual bander
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have not used other base antennas before for 2m/70cm but this seems to work well. I use a repeater that about 60 miles away and it reaches no problem...Antenna is on a chimney mount of a 1 story house in s. fla., with about 15 feet of mast.
Not as sturdy as a Hustler GMRS antenna base I used (G6-450-3) but it's fiberglass & well sealed.
Overall a good value.
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