hello, please somebody cant tell me what base antenna is good for this radio???
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There are books on the subject. Lots of books. It depends on what you want to do, how much you want to spend, what sort of limitations you have and what frequencies you want to use.
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It actually has two different antenna connectors and the one you use and antenna type you use depends on how you want to use it. There isn't really a straight up answer to your question. You also need to be a licensed operator unless it's an emergency.
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There are several variety of antennas available depending on what bands you want to transmit on and how much space you have available. For an HF wire antenna, I would recommend the RadioWavz DX-80. For a VHF/UHF vertical, I'd recommend the Comet GP-3. There are dozens of other antenna combinations, though. You'll need to get a good automatic antenna tuner for nearly any HF antenna. The LDG YT-100 is a perfect match for the Yaesu FT-857D.
1558416
you can use any ham antenna you like...I have an Antron 10/11M antenna I bought from Radio shack. it works great for 10M
1936641
Try a 27Mz rubber ducky..These Antennas are closley matched to 162Mz.... Reserched.... (wheather channels) This is why the wheather comes in with more clarity..QUOTE}There cute little radios.But not Quite up to par for mobile use 4 watts! Not)Try 60MA! Good for 100 feet!
2265136
If there is no antenna from a previous radio, get a hidden antenna. It's made for boats and hides up under the dash.
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There is an antenna on the radio. So im knot sure how you would hook up a different one
422614
Thanks for asking, but no, I don't know where to buy replacement antennae. However, I generally found that just by facing the radio in one direction or another helped considerably, if reception were compromised. In the end, I just purchased a new radio that had an antennae, though I still use the old one--in the garage.
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Grab one of these and enjoy....The TERK XM6 outdoor antenna. You can also get extra cable if you need it. Awesome radio inside the home or in the car!
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I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I am wondering the same thing - did you ever find an antenna that works? Thanks!
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Sounds like you have a short in the antenna wire. Check for continuity between the center wire and the ground shielding on the antenna wire. Most likely if shorted the problem is in the connector where it connects to the radio. Also try a different antenna & wire.
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according to specs the gain is negative for VHF, so you will be better off with a plain dipole for that frequency range.I have a station on VHF channel 12 very close and this antenna won't pick it up, but it is pretty good with the remote UHF stations.
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I used the Amazon auto page. It told me which antennae would work for me. Try it. input your specific data.
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I used the antenna that came with the product... not sure of the specs Sorry
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Absolutely fine. This is a very good, highly directional antenna. I tried a RCA from Walmart and took it back. This solved my problems.
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It is odd. That antenna falls outside the Amateur bands for the 220 MHZ part of the spectrum. You'll find in operation the radio works fine on 2 meters, but not well at all on 220. There's nothing wrong with the radio. Just get yourself a replacement antenna. In fact get yourself a tri-band antenna. I know someone who did and it has worked just fine. This is a case of Baofeng not giving you a good stock antenna again. Try a Jet Stream or Comet antenna. Good luck!!!
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What kind of antenna are you trying to use? I'm using a Firestick CB antenna with a BNC connector going to the radio. No problem. Make sure you have a good coax cable and BNC connector going to your CB antenna. With an SWR meter inline between the antenna and radio, make small adjustments of the total length of the antenna. If SWR starts going up when you lengthen the antenna, go the other way and shorten it. The best way to tune an antenna would be with an MFJ antenna SWR analyzer. Do you know any ham radio operators? A ham (Amateur Radio Operator) could easily tune up your antenna. Good luck What kind of antenna are you trying to use? I'm using a Firestick CB antenna with a BNC connector going to the radio. No problem. Make sure you have a good coax cable and BNC connector going to your CB antenna. With an SWR meter inline between the antenna and radio, make small adjustments of the total length of the antenna. If SWR starts going up when you lengthen the antenna, go the other way and shorten it. The best way to tune an antenna would be with an MFJ antenna SWR analyzer. Do you know any ham radio operators? A ham (Amateur Radio Operator) could easily tune up your antenna. Good luck
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I agree. Look at the Firestiks or Wilson antennas if you want to thread mount it. I posted a pic of the antenna disconnected from the magnetic base if you decide to go this route.
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No this will not work for that radio shack has out side am/fm radio antenna that will serve the purpoes you need this is over kill for c.b/ ham radio only you can buy a nice antenna from radio shack for a fraction of the price you can do a chimmey mount antenna just make sure to ground the antenna to ground in case of lightening run a twin lead off of the antenna to inside and connect to radio you should get good reseption depending on your area signed a ham radio tech