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| Reviews Summary for Comet GP-3 Dual Band Base Antenna |
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Reviews: 26
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $89 (street)
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Description: Dual band (146 - 446 mhz) base station antenna. Fiberglass construction. Max power 200w. Length 5'11". Weight 2lbs 12 oz. SO-239 connector.
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More info: http://www.cometantenna.com
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K2AAU
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 9, 2006 17:14
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Outstanding
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just replaced a Diamond x500-HNA with a GP-3 and I am loving it for my repeater. So what, half the gain of the Diamond. The Comet is built better, is lighter and I have it 20 ft higher than the Diamond. The Diamond was very flimsy and flex too much in the wind. The Comet stands at attention is light weight and I am quite happy with it. There is no need to buy a several hundred dollar antenna with so much gain compared to a GP-3 at a fraction of the cost that will do the same work.
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KQ6EA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 19, 2006 12:49
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Sweet!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just put one of these up to replace an ancient Antenna Specialists ASP-2011. It's nice and light, low-profile, and I had it assembled and installed in less than 30 minutes. It receives a bit better than my crusty old ASP-2011 on 2M, and now I have 70cm, too.
Great Value!
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KC2NUQ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 16, 2005 05:51
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Easy Up, Great Signal
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is one easy antenna to put up. The design is excellent with assembly and mounting taking only a few minutes.
I get excellent signal reports and can hear distant repeaters.
I'm extremely happy with it.
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KB2VYZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 28, 2005 21:15
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Flawless!!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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This is a GREAT antenna PERIOD! High quality construction, GREAT performer! Unlike the Cushcraft AR-2 which isn't much more than a dummy load. Would highly recomend this antenna.
73 de Frank
KB2VYZ
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VE3NSV
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 6, 2005 10:18
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Awesome antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned this antenna for 10 years and it has given me excellent results. I use this antenna for everything from 2M SSB contacts to scanning with my BC796D and it has been great. I live in a rental house and just have it attached to the vent pipe on the roof via 4" dryer clamps and it has moved in 3 years. Would recommend to anybody who needs a low profile antenna.
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W9GDH
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 20, 2004 08:39
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GP-3
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Got the antenna in a repeater deal.
It was hit buy lightning. Burn mark on the top of antenna. Repaired connections on the inside.
Works like new. Use for spare antenna in ARES/RACES ops.
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W1FEH
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 21, 2004 15:40
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Does what it claims!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Before I put it up I had to open it up and check it out. Top quality on the soldering, assembly and workmanship. I installed it on a 1" galvinized steel pipe about 15' above ground fed with 9913. Works great on both bands. A few weeks later the first of THREE hurricanes passed over. At times we had 90mph wind gusts and tons of rain. It danced in the wind some (yes the fiberglass will flex) but it never failed. The only thing I would ask to change is the SO239 to a N connector.
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OVETTINO
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 14, 2004 07:52
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a fantastic antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have bought this antenna on 1994, and work today very well!!!
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W6PMR3
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 11, 2004 15:09
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Very good antenna.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The bottom line on this is it's very well built, easy to put together, performs very well, and has low weight and wind load.
Quality of workmanship and design shine on this one.
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WV4R
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Rating: 5/5
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May 26, 2004 08:54
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17 Years in 3 QTHs!!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought my Comet GP-3 Dual-Bander Way back in the late 1980's in Miami as a price alternative to Diamond. One-section groundplane, non-metallic tube, manageable size, quality materials... simply Works gud. White, Non-metallic tube houses/supports a heavy, solid copper wired antenna of expected design. Each time I take it down I Wax the antenna with auto polish which takes off the 'chaulking' from exposure to the elements making luk like New agin. I must admit the paint is finally starting to luk a bit thin with all my polishing! I suppose it could even be painted to camoflage it or to satisfy the wife. I have even used GP-3 on simple tripod on metro apartment patio with good results. It is now actively used on my Southeast tower in Texas. Dual-Band radio, One coax, Plug-N-Play antenna... what more can I say. Quality, Performance, Reliability, Price earns the GP-3 the WV4R FIVE Star rating. 73 es God bless, murf/wv4r.
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