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This is my first base antenna so I can't compare it to others. I am taking the Technicians test in 4 days so I can't test transmission yet. With a Boefang UV5R I am listening to repeaters that are at least 30 miles away with very clear no noise reception. Connecting the radio to a battery powered computer speaker works better. The antenna is very well made and was at a bargain price compared to the other 2 brands at higher prices. I wrapped the 2 piece joint with plumbers rescue tape. My feed line is 30 feet of heavy duty RG8 with PL259 connectors. I don't have an SWR meter yet. The base of the antenna is 8ft off the ground and elevation here is 2,300 ft. I will give an update if I can when I get a license for transmission quality. So far I highly recommend this antenna.
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I purchased this product to use with a dual band vhf/uhf radio, and mounted it on a mast on my roof. Works just great and my radio buddies claim my signal is much better. I can also hit repeaters previously too far away for contact. Easy assembly, no tuning required.
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I a new HAM operator and this is my first antenna so I don't have a basis for comparison, but I am 100% satisfied. It's solidly built, and in the Chattanooga area I have hit 30 repeaters so far, some up to 40 miles out with good reports. It's mounted 30 feet up on an EZ-31 eave mount and fed with about 40 feet of LMR-400. I have read some reviews complaining about water intrusion, so I sealed every seam with mastic tape, though I really think it wasn't necessary. The center break is sealed with a silicone compression gasket and has a solid fit. Other seams are filled with what looks like epoxy. So yeah, I like it.
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The two section when joined are a bit of a slop fit , just wrap some electrical tape around the base of the top section where it slides in to remove the slop . SWR is excellent , A very good antenna for the money . If your SWR is high , check your coax connectors and or you may have made mistake in assembly .
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I had one of these up on the tower for 15 years and it has held up and worked great all these years. A couple weeks ago a tree fell on the base of the tower and knocked it down so I bought this new Tram antenna that day. I have it installed now and it works better (being new I guess) than the old one. That is I easily reach repeaters up to 75 miles away on 50 watts, and have consistent reliable QSO's with closer repeaters / stations on much less power.
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