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Reviews For: Decibel (CommScope) DB-404

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

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Review Summary For : Decibel (CommScope) DB-404
Reviews: 1MSRP: $400 as of August, 2021
Description:
3.8 dBd gain heavy-duty omni-directional folded dipole antenna, 450-470 MHz
Product is in production
More Info: https://www.commscope.com/product-type/antennas/base-station-antennas-equipment/base-station-antennas/itemdb404-b/
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N4DBM Rating: 2021-07-31
Excellent for mountain-top, heavy duty Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I added this product to promote commercial products for ham use. This antenna is 1/4 the size of a DB-420, and half the size of a DB-408. Height is 5 feet. Made for 450-470, but works well with a minor increase in VSWR down to 440 MHz. Gain is 3.8 dB over a 1/2 wave dipole, omni directional, or can be made elliptical with 5.0 dB of gain. Can survive harsh environments, ice, wind, etc. Best choice where dependability is more important than high gain. I have used these antennas in multiple applications, and would never hesitate to put one in a remote area where little attention is required. Five stars.