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| Reviews Summary for Comet CA-2x4SR |
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Reviews: 14
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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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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More info: http://www.cometantenna.com/
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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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KE5JPS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 13, 2009 06:03
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Very good antenna
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have had mine for about 6 months now and no problems. Performance is great. I have no problems staying in contact with the local APRS digipeaters which are scarce. I have also used this with my Kenwood D710 to talk to workers at my job on 462 Mhz. SWR is about 2.1 on that frequency. Tuning the antenna for 2 meter, I could only get it down to a 1.5. Reception is great and the antenna is very well built. SOLID!
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W6QT
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 24, 2009 15:35
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Well Made
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought this antenna based primarily on reviews and word of mouth. It is a Japanese product and very durable looking. I also purchased the CP-5M Universal adjustable lip mount with coax and mounted the antenna on the rear driver side door of my truck. It has a fold-over hinge and is broadbanded enough to be useful on other frequencies other than 2m/70cm.
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KL1ZO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 24, 2007 20:21
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WOW!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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In addition to being a ham, I am a K9 search and rescue technician. I use my radios (VX-829 HT and VX-4200 mobile) on both amateur and public safety bands. I called the good folks at Comet and they recommended this antenna since it covered everything from 140–160 in the VHF band. I tested it with an MFJ-259B antenna analyzer and it was never more than 1:3 off in the advertised range, and at our team's frequency of 154.XXX it was 1:1. We tested it on the same truck using the same mount against my buddy's SBB5, and we got MUCH better readings with the CA-2x4SR at all advertised frequencies. The cost of the CA-2x4SR is only about $10 more than the SBB5. It is a rugged 40" unit with a sturdy fold-down feature. I already had a NMO mount, so I sprung for a Comet PL-259 to NMO adapter ($17), and it worked like a dream. If you have a need to get on the public safety bands in addition to the 2m amateur band, this is the antenna. We will put one on our team's snowmobile this winter and really put it to the torture test. I'll let you know how that works out.
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K4MC
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Rating: 5/5
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May 31, 2007 21:14
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takes a licking
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Time owned: months
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This is an update to my last review (as N4OYO). My wife borrowed my Explorer with the CA-2x4SR on the roof. When she got home that night she commented the truck was making a strange noise. After some diging, I found the "funny noise" was the antenna hitting the roof as she drove to the top floor of a parking garage. I found it no worse for the wear!
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KX5F
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2005 09:27
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Matches easy
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Traded for this antenna and a Comet 730 mount and cable assembly, The first dual band antenna that would match easy. Got 1.2swr on 146.00, also seems to be fairly rugged. 73s Pat kx5f
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