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| Reviews Summary for Comet CA-2x4SR |
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Reviews: 18
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $69.00
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Description: CA-2x4SR
VHF/UHF Dual Band Antenna
1.5:1 or less SWR:
140-160/435-465MHz
Gain: 3.8/6.2dBi
Max Power: 150 watts
Length: 40 inches
Connector:
PL-259
Fold-over hinge included
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.cometantenna.com/
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WZ3O
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 3, 2011 20:35
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Small Package - Big Performnace
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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After breaking a longer 2/440 antenna, I looked at reviews & specs. This jumped out at me, with a shorter, more rugged design, it appeared to be the answer.
Well it is, it's mounted on the back "hatch" lip of my Ford Edge as high as possible with a Comet HD5M mount & working very well on V/U & DSTAR V or U.
It looks good to boot....
For the money it's a lot of bang for the buck...
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K9XXX
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Rating: 5/5
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May 27, 2011 14:17
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Very impressive!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just received mine today and after carefully adjusting the mechanical zero of my meter,I did some
SWR measurements with no tuning:1.35@144mhz and
1.15@148mhz. That's broad-banded! Other reviewers have noted the unusual heft and stiffness of this 40-inch antenna and I would recommend against using it a single-magnet mount and I would use it with a monster tri-mag mount I have.
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K7TXO
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 14, 2011 19:56
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WOW - Very Impressive!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This antenna replaced a shorter, LARSEN 2/440 antenna which has served me well as long as I occasionally reset the trunk lip mount set screws. That antenna was always intended to be temporary until I could install a permanent one. I have to politely disagree with the earlier reviewer re prefering the NMO mount. The UHF/SO239 is my preference for hardiness and never had any issues with needing to clean or adjust UHF barrel or inner contact. Performance wise, this antenna provided a very, very noticable improvement on VHF and UHF. Larger size in proper tune should always win but still, I can sum this one up in one word: WOW
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W5LZ
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 28, 2011 07:33
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Nice.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've used this antenna for a number of years. Switched to others, but have always switched back, it works well for how I'm using it.
It's not a 'perfect' antenna, there are a couple of things I wish were different. One of them is the 'PL-259' type mount, I wish it were an NMO instead. The other thing I wish were different is it's stiffness. Being a little more 'limber' would be nice. Oh well, if that's the worst I can come up with, I can certainly 'stand' it.
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N7ENE
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 27, 2011 20:26
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SUPERB IN EVERY WAY!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I first came across this antenna in a review that told of how well it preformed on a Harley Motorcycle. The comments led me to HRO to try one out. All my other antennas had been Larsen's. While Larsen's are a good antennas, I found nothing
I have ever owned came close to my CA 2X4 SR. The SWR is incredible across the 2M/70CM bands, it hears superbly and transmits likewise. I am a Rail Fan and listen to the railroad frequencies everyday. The antenna is completely flat at 161.100 MHz and I can hear 25 Watt track detectors & crews 40 miles away over hills and valleys in WA. I own two of these babies and many in our club bought the antenna,they like them too!
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KC2ANT
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 10, 2009 11:24
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Great performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought one of these on the recommendation of another local Ham when my Diamond HV7A went on the fritz. I only needed dual band capability, so I went to this on my car. I've been using it for 2 years. I liked it so much that when the YL got her ticket a year and a half ago I bought one for her without even looking for other antenna's. Now I have one on my Durango and will happily stick with this antenna. I highly recommend them for anyone that is looking for a dual band antenna. It performs wonderfully and brings in repeaters that were otherwise noisy, and gets me out to repeaters I couldn't even hit before.
Works great out of the bag, SWR <1.5:1 on the Ham bands (and above) seems to be flat around 139MHz
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LARS00N
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 7, 2009 17:19
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super great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have a kenwood Tm-V71 and I gotta say this antenna works great on mobile and my TH-D7. I could hit a repeater 70 miles away on a 50W power. it's really amazing how will it performs.
73's.
-KF7EPB-
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KD5ZEN
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 31, 2009 21:57
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Another great Comet
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've owned many Comet antennas over the years and this one just adds to the list. The local HAM store I purchase from actually recommended a clone to save money. I bought this one because Comet has been faithful to me therefore I'll be faithful to the brand.
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N7TDC
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 31, 2009 20:18
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Solid Performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This Comet CA-2x4SR antenna is a solid performer on 2m/70cm, and GMRS (WQJB550) frequencies equally as well. It's easy to tune and able to withstand the wind at 75+ mph travel, in addition to standing up to the occasional branch that I thought was higher than it turned out to be. I'm so pleased with how this antenna performs that I purchased another one for my wife's vehicle. Thanks Comet for the performance, durability and reasonable pricing of this antenna.
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N7TDC
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 25, 2009 20:08
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Impressive Performance
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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This antenna has shown impressive performance during the few months I've been using it on 2m and wide 70cm frequencies. It's durable and has held up well when a few tree branches were lower than expected. My compliments and appreciation to Comet for offering such a quality and capable product at an affordable price. Thanks also to a fellow ham for recommending it to me.
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