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KJ4EBE
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Rating: 2/5
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Jan 12, 2012 16:54
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Lasted less than 24 hours.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Fragile is the word that better describe this antenna. Performance??? I don't know, I didn't have time to test the antenna before it snapped. I used it for less than 24 hours on my FT-60R until I dropped the talkie and the antenna snapped. The stock antenna lasted for years taking much more abuse.
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WX9MAN
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Rating: 3/5
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Dec 24, 2010 10:04
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Book Mark
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I snapped this antenna in like 2 days, didn't take much. I didn't really have time to test it on Tx/Rx but remember it working OK. Now I just use it as a book mark for my Ham Radio Outlet catalogues.
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WB9YCJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 18, 2010 13:35
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Would buy again !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Impressive on 440 Mhz with my TH-F6A.
Easily beats the stock duck on 440.
Suspect that build quality and materials better than Maldol and Comet similiars.
Physically holds up well over time (as long as not abused).
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RADI0HEAD
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 29, 2009 23:06
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Very good but there are better
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Time owned: months
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This is a very good replacement antenna but... I bought it to upgrade my VX-8R duck. It definitely made an improvement but my Comet SMA-503 example consistently receives one s-unit higher than the SRH519 on 2m and 70cm.
To be fair, the SRH519 appears to be made of better materials than the SMA-503.
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KF7ELU
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 5, 2009 07:48
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Excellent Antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Recently replace my dummy duck load on my Yaesu VX3R and I am amazed at the difference... I use the HT for crossband repeating with my Yaesu 8900 and with the stock dummy load duck I had to run the full 1.5 watts of the HT to reach my 8900 running on just 5 watts from a distance of 1/4 mile away Now with the Diamond I can crossband much farther not sure yet but tested up to 10 miles already pretty good change in my opinion. All with only 1.5 Watts! Good antenna highly recommended.
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N2MCS
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Rating: 3/5
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Sep 23, 2008 08:54
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Good performance, design not as good
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This HT antenna is very good on performance. Definitely better than any stock duck.
However, I agree with the poster regarding the center pin... be sure that the antenna mates correctly, or you may be transmitting into an open.
Also, it is EXTREMELY easy to permanently damage the antenna if it is bent sharply. This happened to me. The antenna's design is awkward with the inflexible plastic base.
For light duty though, this antenna is good.
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KI4LFA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 2, 2008 17:10
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Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I upgraded from my stock antenna to this one. This one is small, lightweight, flexible and really powerful for its size. I bought it from RES today and can hit a repeater in downtown Orlando, FL from 12 miles away(UCF) at 5 Watts from inside a solid concert block building (1st Floor). Works great with my Kenwood TH-F6A. Little static and very clear.
Wide reciving range too, for scanning the police, fire, airports, and trains.
Only worry is the fact of too much flex, will it start sagging or getting bent? Time will tell...
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N3IDG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 19, 2008 13:19
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gr8
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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got this antenna after a disater with diamonds srh805s antenna .use this with my icom ic-q7a it hears better than the stock antenna ,but not as well as a 18 inch duckie but due to its conveince it has a permanent home on the radio will be buying a second one for my alinco wide band receiver
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KX7ID
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2007 23:24
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A GREAT HT replacement antenna!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I was very disappointed with the performance of my ICOM P7A on VHF until I purchased the Diamond SRH519 to replace the stock rubber antenna. Dramatic improvement on VHF and improvement on UHF too!
For the P7A it is a must.
73,
KX7ID
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HB9LEK
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 22, 2007 16:39
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better than the original vx-5 rubber antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Owning a vx-5 for quite a while, I was not aware that putting a SRH519 instead of the furnished rubber duckie would increase the range of repeaters I can work that much. Slight increase on 2m on receiving and transmitting but big increase on 70cm: If I can hear a repeater, I can now work it. So the SRH519 is now my new standard antenna since the size is identical to the original and it's more flexible thus easier to carry on a belt, in a pocket or in a bag
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