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Reviews For: Smiley Tri-Band HT antenna

Category: Antennas: VHF/UHF+ Omnidirectional: verticals, mobile, etc

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Review Summary For : Smiley Tri-Band HT antenna
Reviews: 1MSRP: About 25.50
Description:
TRI BAND 2 METER / 220 / 440 flexible base loaded telescopic antenna is the standard for field use whether in the countryside or city. This super efficient VHF / UHF antenna provides a OMNI directional 3 to 9 db gain depending on position and is usable in 4 positions. (1/4 wave 2 Meter Fully extended) - (5/8 wave 440 2 sections down) (1/4 wave 440 fully collapsed) (1/4 wave 220 4 sections down) tuned coil/spring & available with any TA Base. This flex coil matching network provides at band center low SWR as well as a ± 5 MHz band center. Antenna tuned at 440 MHz being the band center, the antenna will perform the same between 435 - 445 MHz. Length Telescope 4.5" down and 16.5" up. Price: $25.50 Product Code: 27000
Product is in production
More Info: https://www.smileyantenna.com/product-p/27000.htm
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N9ABC Rating: 2021-07-04
Antenna didn’t live up to my expectations Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I am not Smiling. Got this antenna for enhanced antenna performance and coverage I thought it offered. I compared it to a Comet SMA-24 HT antenna I have, that is about 15” tall and has a flexible whip. I only compared both antennas on VHF /2 meters.

In my opinion the Comet SMA-24 antenna out performed the Smiley. At that point I decided not to bother to test it on 70 cm because I was disappointed with its VHF performance. I also didn’t test 220 as I do not yet have an HT that covers that band.

I am also concerned on how much strain the heavier and stiffer Smiley might place on the HT antenna connector compared to the more flexible and lighter weight Comet SMA-24. However I have no way to test that issue to determine whether my concern is valid.

Sorry Smiley but your Model 27000 antenna is now in my trade/giveaway collection.