Looking for an aftermarket antenna for the VX900V. I just received an Antenex, but it doesn't fit. It doesn't have a "hood" of extra material to cover the base of the radio when it's attached. Does anyone have any suggestions?
My factory one got bent 90 degrees at work, and I'm looking for something other than the tapered antenna.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Gordon
Aftermarket Portable antennas
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Tom in D.C.
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VX900 antennas
Gordon,
I got a new FT60R recently, which has a nice SMA/Vertex/hooded antenna that works well on both bands. I liked it so much that I ordered another one and now use it on my VX900V and I could use it on my 900U if need be. The antenna is about 7 or 8 inches long but it also does have the proper bottom hood for the Vertex antenna mounting.
Also makes the radio look like an 800 mHz unit, which I think confuses the hell out of some people who see it, which is good - - I think.
Regards,
Tom in D.C.
W2NJS
I got a new FT60R recently, which has a nice SMA/Vertex/hooded antenna that works well on both bands. I liked it so much that I ordered another one and now use it on my VX900V and I could use it on my 900U if need be. The antenna is about 7 or 8 inches long but it also does have the proper bottom hood for the Vertex antenna mounting.
Also makes the radio look like an 800 mHz unit, which I think confuses the hell out of some people who see it, which is good - - I think.
Regards,
Tom in D.C.
W2NJS