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| Reviews Summary for Comet CA-2x4SR |
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Reviews: 7
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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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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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K6JJB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 28, 2005 18:01
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great antenna!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I own two of them. No corrosion after more than two years outside. Tx performance on 140-160MHz and 435-465MHz can be verified.
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KC5SOU
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2004 00:12
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GREAT
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I had two of these antennas and truly loved them. The first antenna, someone loved better than me and borrowed it, but forgot to return it. The second just couldn't withstand the force of the wreck I was involved in. I had it mounted on the left mirror of a 98 freightliner. The recieve was great. I never had a problem hitting distant repeaters on either band. Tree limbs didn't seem to bother it either. Was well worth the money both times.
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KF2RC
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2002 18:04
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Great multi purpose ant.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Dito.
1.8 vswr max on the highest GMRS repeater inputs
Flat on 462. this is with a kenwood tk880 txcver.
also did a tests on the vhf DOT freqs. never had and ant this flat before.
2m/440 ham great as well.
the preceived Gain on UHF is excellent and on 2m i could tell a difference. what do you expect for 3db. I have it on a HONDA CRV on the right rear door. A rather neat installation Although it took a long time to figure how i was going to mount it. the Radio was another bear.
I am new to this ant so time will tell for the durability aspect. the construction quality is not quite what my diamond sg7500 is/was. I had it installed for 6yrs mobile on two cars.
this is truley the SUV of mobile antennas.
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KR4GS
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 20, 2002 14:53
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Great Performence
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This antenna is marketed as a 146/446 antenna, but it performs remarkably well on 222 mhz. I had put this antenna on a swr
analyzer and found it to be very resonant on 222 mhz., also if you happen to have a GMRS license the antenna works great
there too as I found it to be very broad banded on UHF. This antenna works perfect for my Kenwood TM-742a with the 220
module. I use this antenna on my Honda Civic, Hole mounted on the trunk. I have been told not to use this on a magnet type
mount, as the antenna needs a sufficient ground. The antenna is very rugged, I have owned this for at least six years and has held
up very well. If you want a high performance antenna for a duel band radio this is the ticket.
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