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Reviews For: Firestik 2MCKB 2M Base Antenna

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

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Review Summary For : Firestik 2MCKB 2M Base Antenna
Reviews: 1MSRP: $60
Description:
5/8 Wave 2 Meter (144-148MHz) base antenna (NOT A CB ANTENNA). 6dBi 5/8 wave design. Solid fiberglass wound with 19 gauge heavy insulated copper wire, approximately 45" long (114cm), covered with white, UV stabilized PVC shrink tubing. Base threads are 3/8"-24. This assembly will mount to the top of any mast up to 1.5" (38mm) in diameter. The kit comes with four (4) structural aluminum (6061) radials that measure 1/8"x1/2"x20" (3mm x 13mm x 51cm), pre-drilled to mount to the hub plate, standard SO-239 base for easy hook-up with any UHF (PL-259) terminated coaxial cable. The top to bottom height of the entire assembly is a mere 49" (124cm) and the diameter of the radial circle is 44" (112cm), All mounting and assembly hardware is included. 144-148 MHz (2M Meter) Frequency Range. Power Rated up to 400 Watts - 800 Watts P.E.P. 4 ground radials to lower the angle of radiation. Dimensions -- 48"(Height of antenna), 20"(Radial length). Mount Type: Mast Mount. Length: 49 Inches. Frequency Range: 144-148MHz. Frequency Type: Ham Radio. Load Position: Top. Antenna Type: Fiberglass. Power Rating: 400 Watts. Mount and/or Cable Included: No. Termination: SO239.
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KD2ZYW Rating: 2022-12-31
Great antenna ! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Easy to assemble and works well on the 2M band.
Feels very solid and provides good signal reports.
Allows me to reach all the local repeaters without an issue.
Due to size it can be mounted in the loft (as I have it installed in a speaker tripod) so I cannot comment on how well this will works when exposed to the elements.