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Reviews For: Hustler RX-2

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

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Review Summary For : Hustler RX-2
Reviews: 10MSRP: $20
Description:
2 Meter 5/8 Wave magnetic mount mobile antenna.
Up to 100 Watts, with 3.4db Gain.
Coax included, and terminates to PL259.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.new-tronics.com/main/html/body_mobile_uhf___vhf.html
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
00104.5
KE0DJO Rating: 2015-09-12
Good value! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Recently purchased and installed this antennna.
(2 weeks). Tx and Rx are excellent! A great value
at around $40.00. Works as well as an ant. I had borrowed that cost twice as much!
KK4WEY Rating: 2014-01-29
Affordable Performance Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Got this mobile 2m/440 magnet mount antenna used, and it is working great. Currently in use with a 5w ht in the car, and my contacts report excellent audio & power. They can't believe I'm using a ht. It costs around $35.00 new, so I'm getting another one just in case they stop making it.
VE3LFS Rating: 2013-05-26
Great ant for the price. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I picked up this unit for the trip to Dayton. It worked great the whole trip and had great range. Works much better than my 1/4 wave glass mount. I thought the magnet was kind of small but it stayed on the trunk of my car no problem at up to 80mph.
WA9LEO Rating: 2010-06-01
fair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
my only complaint, is they say it stays on up to 75 miles a hour, i dont think so, 50 miles a hour i am stopping and putting it back on the roof of my van. when it syayed on, it worked very well, but now, i put it on my tool box and use it for a scanner antenna
KD9VI Rating: 2010-04-24
Great antenna really holds on Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I used this with a Yaesu ft 1900 r in my car. I drive the expressway and go "with the traffic". This antenna says its rated at 75mph, which is an understatement - thats what my friend told me :) I have talked to people 150 miles away when the skip kicks in, now that its spring. Its a long antenna but radiates very well. Beware you can't leave this on the roof of your car if you have a standard size garage. I have it on my trunk and it gets banged around when I pull in but the antenna stays on my car. I'm not concerned but just letting you know its almost 4 feet tall.
KB1RDL Rating: 2009-02-26
A hidden treasure Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought this antenna because I needed something better than 1/4 wave vertical with its high takeoff angle for 2 meters, with only 5 watts HT that I use mobile. And I didn't want to do any drilling or other permanent modifications of my vehicle.

Performance is great on 2 meters, I was able to work repeaters 40 miles away on just 5 watts.

I discovered I was able to use this antenna as a 1/4 wave vertical on the 6 meter band with low VSWR across the top 3 MHZ.

A 2 band antenna for the price of one!
K2SAV Rating: 2009-02-11
WORKS GREAT Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had the mobile antenna for a year and it works great...so good i got another and converted it to a base with the conversion kit...i have it up only on a tripod in my yard...and it hits all area repeaters...and even with the 100 w max...it is enough room to add a 80 watt amp to get the simplex signal out...for the price you cant beat it ...and i bet it ranks up there with more expensive verticals....and more stealth too...73...john
KD8CPP Rating: 2006-03-08
Great! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I use this antenna on my mobile ops whenever I go anywhere and at my house, it works great, I love this one!
WD9IWC Rating: 2004-10-07
POOR Mag Mount Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I got this antenna one month ago. I have removed and replaced the whip on the mag mount about four times. The last time I noticed the center thread was loose. I was told by HRO to send it back. When I went to remove the mount from the car roof it literally "fell apart" in my hands. Now we will see how service is, but thats another story. The whip itself is a great performer. Seems that only their mag mount has shoddy construction and quality control problems. We will see how this next one holds up. Better leave it in place and NOT unscrew the whip. More to follow.
N8XRV Rating: 2003-06-09
Excellent Low Cost Antenna. Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
This antenna is excellent for the price.
If your not looking to spend alot of money, but want
an excellent performer, This one is recommended.