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

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Review Summary For : COMET SB-5
Reviews: 3MSRP: 50,00
Description:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency Range: 144 / 430 MHz
Gain: 3.0 / 5.5 dBi
Max. power rating: 120W
Length: 0.95 m
Connector: PL-259 (MP)
Weight:170 g
Type: 1/2λ (144 MHz)
2 x 5/8λ (430 MHz)
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=4&childID=4
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
0034.3
AB0R Rating: 2020-01-22
Very great antenna Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have this mounted in the passenger side of the rear box on my 2006 GMC Sierra. I mounted it to the inside stake pocket with a Diamond right angle bracket and a 239 barrel connector. I did ground it via wire to the frame and all the way to the battery terminal connection where the radio (Yaesu 8900R) is also grounded. it is wired into the cab with 25' of RG8X.

Performance is excellent with great reports from other on simplex and the local repeaters. I am VERY happy with this antenna.
KF7VXA Rating: 2014-05-17
OK, But There Are Better Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
This was the first antenna I bought for my vehicle. I mounted it on a NMO mount that goes through the roof of my vehicle.
The antenna got decent coverage on both 2m and 70CM, but not what I expected for the advertised gain.
I replaced it with a Comet CA4X4 NMO antenna and there was a world of difference. Not only does the 4X4 have a much wider bandwidth, the transmit and receive distance is far better with the CA4X4.
For just $10.00 more, buy the CA 4X4 and you'll have the best antenna you can find for the money.
I have since compared it to a 5/8 wave Larson and the Comet CA 4X4 is still the clear winner.
The Comet SB-5 is an average antenna and not worth the money charged. It does work and will get you decent contacts, but it is outshined by a wide margin by Comets other antenna.
IW2CKM Rating: 2011-03-26
Great antenna ! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Cheap but very efficient antenna.
It works well on all frequency bands. excellent reception UHF, VHF, AIR VHF and 250 MHz bandwidth (SAT).
Super stainless steel construction. Looks good !!!
Required magnetic base diameter 150 mm and PL-259 connector.
I recommend it is a good buy.