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BNC Gooseneck Antenna
BNC Gooseneck Antenna
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One of the frequent questions I get is how to upgrade the stock antenna on a handheld radio. Whether that's for a higher standard of performance (most often) or in terms of durability when interfacing in a tactical loadout, the stock antenna often leaves much to be desired.
There's many options for upgrades out there and I've seen and used nearly all of them, ranging from expensive Ham-oriented options (that often come up short in terms of durability) or tape-whip tactical antennas that mimic what we used on our Harris Falcon IIIs and MBITRs. We used to break those a lot too...and they wouldn't be my first choice.
The best option that I've found is the Gooseneck antenna - an BNC connector base, a flexible mid section and a rigid antenna section on the top third. It flexes with you when weaved in and out of webbing straps on a chest rig or plate carrier and is structurally very strong when paired with an SMA to BNC adapter.
Its a high performance antenna that will upgrade the transmitting range of any dual band VHF/UHF handheld radio regardless of brand and the one I personally use.
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Within 3 minutes the internal guts fell completely out of the adapter. I have no faith in the second one. Would not trust to use it in the field. Also ordered the gooseneck antenna. It does not work. I have tried it on both uhf and vhf. When I eventually get to a repeater, it is beyond unreadable. I have several other antenna including the oem’s that reach and connect to repeaters that I use daily. I have been told by my contacts is piss
poor.
I have been very disappointed with your business. Have been told to contact the manufacturer. WHAT. The gooseneck has no name. Where on the cheap adapters
is a name. Was told that I would have to pay shipping and and a 20 % restocking fee. For a cheap poorly constructed gooseneck and adapters it is not worth my time. Nor will I pay out another dime. I will not visit your site again. Also I will email the Tech Preppernand others that mentioned your company. You stand behind nothing you sell.
How sad.
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David Buck
Exactly as advertised.
I received everything in a timely manner, and all products are well-made. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality of the radios and antennas.
I did not order the antenna adapters/connectors because it was not clear on the web page which option I needed, so I still need assistance with that so I can order them.
There's a link to the connector you need in the product description.
I got this because it works... It's tough and it works... What else do you want me to say?
A good performing antenna, especially for the cost. The gooseneck’s adjustability is nice for chest rigs, SA Ultra’s, backpack, etc. These are tough enough to take some knocks, while still performing well, but cheap enough to buy some extras in case you do break one.