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Brushbeater

BNC Gooseneck Antenna

BNC Gooseneck Antenna

$14.99 USD
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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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    Customer Reviews

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    Kevin
    I need to get more of these. One awesome antenna

    I ordered just one of these BNC units and the fit is excellent. Plus it's hefty enough that I don't worry as much about breakage as I do with the long, whippy antennas. The performance is there as well.

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    JC

    BNC is the only way to go! Antenna arrived quickly and works very well.

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    Michael

    Love it

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    Charles McMillan
    I should have read prior reviews first

    Antenna works for Rx, have not tested for Tx. Fitment is not secure and has a lot of slop/wiggle (I can remove it without directly touching it) and product is not as shown in product images at the time of writing this. Email request for clarification was not fruitful, and vendor will levy 50% restock fee despite this if I seek a return and refund.

    This has been my worst customer experience in years. Shipping was on time and response to email was prompt but unsatisfactory.

    First, you were using a junk connector by your own admission in the email.

    Second, your tone in your email was completely off base and uncalled for. I owe you absolutely nothing when you open with insults. Here was your email:

    Good evening,

    I recently purchased two gooseneck antennas from the site, and found that they are (1) not the product in the images and (2) fit is so loose that I can throw them off the radio by waving the radio around a bit. Transmitting with so little contact would probably also damage the radio. My SMA to BNC adapter is from DHT Electronics and essentially some amazon prop-up Chinese store, if that says anything. It looks like it is probably the same as what is in the Brushbeater store based on the pictures (not a dig).

    The provided O-ring doesn't look like it fits anywhere except between the radio and the adapter, but doesn't seem to fit anywhere related to the antenna itself, so I don't think it would mitigate the slop in the connection.

    Am I retarded? Is this a Chinese trick? I am open to suggestions or seeking a refund.'

    Here was my response:
    Charles,

    The supplied ring fits over the BNC connector. That's not the same connector I offer so I have no idea what fit or quality it might or might not be. Your condescending tone is also uncalled for and you aren't using a product I offer while pointing out a problem with a product that I do.

    The new antennas changed the design of the housing since the initial product offering which accounts for the difference in image. Returned items in this case are subject to a 50% restock fee plus shipping.

    Don't be an asshole and you'll get better results.

    R
    Ralph
    Great improvement over OEM antenna

    I've purchased two of these antenna's in the past couple of years and have always been pleased with the increased transmission/reception that results, as well as an improved audio over the original equipment that comes with the radio. I also like being able to fold the antenna out of the way.

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