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Authentic Genuine Nagoya UT-308UV 21-Inch Magnetic Mount VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios

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  • All-Inclusive Package: The Nagoya UT-308UV is provided as a complete set, including the antenna, a sturdy magnetic base, an SMA adapter, and a durable cable. This comprehensive kit ensures a smooth and quick setup, offering everything required for immediate use with your handheld radio.
  • Durable and Weather-Resistant with Strong Magnetic Base: The UT-308UV is designed to be weather-resistant, guaranteeing consistent performance in different environmental conditions. It features a robust rare earth magnet base, ensuring a firm and secure attachment on any suitable metallic surface, ideal for vehicle setups.
  • Easy Installation and Omni-Directional Performance: The UT-308UV is user-friendly, designed for straightforward installation. As an omni-directional antenna, it requires a metal ground plane to operate at its best. The antenna, measuring 21 inches, is constructed from stainless steel, offering both resilience and efficiency, making it a dependable choice for diverse communication needs.
  • Adaptable for Home and Outdoor Use: The UT-308UV stands out with its versatility. At home, simply place it on a baking sheet or any metallic surface to convert it into an efficient stationary antenna. This unique capability makes it as effective in domestic settings as it is in more demanding outdoor environments, offering you consistent, high-quality communication wherever you are.
  • BTECH is proud to be in the USA, which allows you to have the best available local support for any issue that may arise. BTECH only engineers and develops radio products. That brand focus allows you to have the best available radios and accessories with the most features, with real USA warranty and support.
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22 x 4 x 4 inches; 14 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Nagoya UT-308UV
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2015
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ BTECH
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XQ9H9OC
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,136 ratings

Product Description

Nagoya UT-72G Plug and Play Magnetic: Simple, Instant Setup with Magnetic Base

Nagoya UT-308UV 21" Plug and Play Magnetic Antenna: Simple, Instant Setup with Magnetic Base (includes adaptors for handheld radios)

Elevate your communication experience with the Nagoya UT-308UV, a specialized Dual-Band Magnet Mount Antenna offering a notable gain of up to 4.15 dBi. This Nagoya antenna is expertly tuned for Amateur operators, making it an ideal choice for both mobile and stationary use. Whether you're navigating the urban landscape or situated comfortably at home, the UT-308UV is engineered to enhance your radio's signal with precision.

Adaptable for Home and Outdoor Use: The UT-308UV stands out with its versatility. At home, simply place it on a baking sheet or any metallic surface to convert it into an efficient stationary antenna. This unique capability makes it as effective in domestic settings as it is in more demanding outdoor environments, offering you consistent, high-quality communication wherever you are.

In addition to its adaptability and sturdiness, the UT-308UV excels in boosting your radio's signal strength. Its superior performance is not limited to outdoor adventures; even at home, you'll experience significantly improved reception, ensuring you stay connected with utmost clarity.

Superior Engineering for Unmatched Performance

At the core of the UT-308UV's exceptional performance is Nagoya's commitment to precision engineering. Each antenna is rigorously tested and fine-tuned to operate optimally within its specific frequency range. The result is a multifunctional antenna that provides unmatched performance, whether you're exploring the great outdoors or enhancing your home communication setup.

Whats in the Bag

  • Nagoya UT-308UV w/10' (3M) RG-58A/U Coax
  • SMA Female Jumper

UT-308UV soft rubber magnet

SMA Female Antenna

SMA-F adaptor for handheld radios

Soft Rubber Pad for Vehicle Protection

The Nagoya UT-308UV isn't just about strong signals; it's also about caring for your vehicle. With its soft rubber pad on the magnetic base, this antenna lovingly hugs your car's surface, ensuring no scratches or marks are left behind. It's the perfect blend of strength and gentleness – robust enough to stay put, yet tender enough to protect your vehicle’s paint. Now, you can drive at ease, knowing that your antenna is doing its job without leaving a trace.

An easy way to get more reach from your handheld radio

The Nagoya UT-308UV is uniquely engineered to enhance the performance of handheld radios, especially when transmitting signals from within homes or vehicles. This antenna is specifically designed to overcome the limitations that often hinder communication from enclosed spaces. Its advanced construction ensures that your radio's signal is effectively projected outwards, ensuring clearer and more robust transmission even when you're indoors or on the move in a vehicle. Whether you're communicating from the comfort of your home or while traveling, the UT-308UV is the perfect solution for extending the reach and clarity of your handheld radio's signal.

Wide Band Coiled Antenna for Amateur Operators

The Nagoya UT-308UV stands out with its wide band coiled antenna design, offering an expansive optimal frequency range of 140-160MHz and 420-460MHz. This broad spectrum makes it a particularly versatile choice for amateur radio operators who require access to multiple frequencies. Whether you're engaging in local communication on the lower end of the spectrum or reaching out over longer distances in the higher bands, the UT-308UV provides consistent performance and reliability

Nagoya UT-308UV

Nagoya UT-72G

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Technical Specs:

  • Frequency Center Tuning: 144 - 430MHz
  • Gain: 1.7 - 4.15 dBi
  • Wave: 1/4λ - 5/8λ
  • Optimal Transmit Frequency Range: 140-160MHz, 420-460MHz
  • Connector Type: SMA-Female
  • Impedance: 50Ω, VSWR: ≤ 1.5
  • Direction: Omni-directional
  • Max Input Power: 80W
  • Antenna Length: 20.55 inches / 52.2cm Antenna with 10' (3M) RG-58A/U Coax
  • Package Contents: Nagoya UT-308UV, SMA Female to SMA Female Jumper Cable

UT-72 UT-72G UT-308UV
UT-72 UT-72G UT-308UV
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Antenna Type Plug and Play Magnetic: Simple, Instant Setup with Magnetic Base (includes adaptors for handheld or mobile radios) Plug and Play Magnetic: Simple, Instant Setup with Magnetic Base (includes adaptors for handheld or mobile radios) Plug and Play Magnetic: Simple, Instant Setup with Magnetic Base (includes adaptors for handheld radios)
Center Tuned Frequency (MHz) 144 - 430 155 - 462 144 - 430
Gain (dBi) 1.7 - 3.5 1.7 - 3.5 1.7 - 4.15
Wave 1/4λ - 5/8λ 1/4λ - 5/8λ 1/4λ - 5/8λ
Power (Watts) 80 80 80
VSWR: ≤ 1.5, Impedance: 50Ω
Connector PL-259 + SMA (F) PL-259 + SMA (F+M) SMA (F)
Height 20.27" (51.5CM) 18.7" (47.5CM) 20.55" (52.2CM)
Cable 13' (4M) RG-58A/U 13' (4M) RG-58A/U 10' (3M) RG-58A/U
User AMATEUR GMRS-MURS-COMMERCIAL AMATEUR
NMO-72 NMO-200A NMO-200C TB-320A
NMO-72 NMO-200A NMO-200C TB-320A
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Antenna Type Mobile or Base Mount Required: Suitable for Base or Mobile Installation Mobile or Base Mount Required: Suitable for Base or Mobile Installation Mobile or Base Mount Required: Suitable for Base or Mobile Installation Mobile or Base Mount Required: Suitable for Base or Mobile Installation
Center Tuned Frequency (MHz) 144 - 430 144 - 440 155 - 460 144 - 220 - 440
Gain (dBi) 2.15 - 3.5 3.0 - 5.5 3.0 - 5.5 2.15 - 3.8 - 5.5
Wave 1/2λ - 5/8λ 1/4λ - 2*5/8λ 1/4λ - 2*5/8λ 1/4λ - 1/2λ - 2*5/8λ
Power (Watts) 100 200 200 200
VSWR: ≤ 1.5, Impedance: 50Ω
Connector NMO NMO NMO PL-259+NMO
Height 19.17"(48.7CM) 38.4" (97.5CM) 38.4" (97.5CM) 38.5" (97.8CM)
User AMATEUR AMATEUR GMRS-MURS-COMMERCIAL AMATEUR
NA-24J NA-717 NA-771R NA-810 NA-F30 NA-F30G
NA-24J NA-717 NA-771R NA-810 NA-F30 NA-F30G
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Antenna Type Ultra Whip Ultra Whip Retractable Telescoping Compact Stubby Tactical, Flexible Tactical, Flexible
Center Tuned Frequency (MHz) 144 - 430 144 - 430 144 - 430 144 - 430 144 - 430 462
Gain (dBi) 2.15 - 3.5 2.15 - 2.15 2.15 - 3 0 - 1.5 2.15 - 3.5 3.5
Wave 1/4λ - 5/8λ 1/4λ - 1/4λ 1/4λ - 1/2λ 1/4λ - 1/2λ 1/4λ - 1/4λ 1/4λ
Power (Watts) 10 10 10 10 15 15
VSWR: ≤ 1.5, Impedance: 50Ω
SMA (F)
SMA (M)
Height 16" (41CM) 8.25" (21CM) 15.6" (39.6CM) 2.5" (7CM) 30" (76CM) 30" (76CM)
User AMATEUR AMATEUR AMATEUR AMATEUR AMATEUR GMRS
NA-320A NA-701 NA-701C NA-701G NA-771 NA-771G
NA-320A NA-701 NA-701C NA-701G NA-771 NA-771G
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Antenna Type Standard Whip Standard Whip Standard Whip Standard Whip Standard Whip Standard Whip
Center Tuned Frequency (MHz) 144 - 225 - 430 144 - 430 155 - 455 462 144 - 430 462
Gain (dBi) 2.15 - 2.15 - 3.5 2.15 - 2.15 2.15 - 2.15 2.15 2.15 - 3 3
Wave 1/4λ - 1/2λ - 5/8λ 1/4λ - 1/4λ 1/4λ - 1/4λ 1/4λ 1/4λ - 1/2λ 1/2λ
Power (Watts) 10 10 10 10 10 10
VSWR: ≤ 1.5, Impedance: 50Ω
SMA (F)
SMA (M)
Height 17.7" (45CM) 8.25" (21CM) 8.25" (21CM) 5.5" (14CM) 15.6" (39.6CM) 15.6" (39.6CM)
User AMATEUR AMATEUR MURS - COMMERCIAL GMRS AMATEUR GMRS

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Customers say

Customers like the signal quality, ease of use, magnetic strength, performance, and size of the antenna. For example, they mention it gets decent reception, helps with transmit range, and is easy to mount on a steel rooftop. That said, some say it works great for mobile comms and fits into portable units box perfectly.

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844 customers mention "Quality"691 positive153 negative

Customers like the quality of the antenna. They say it's well-made, durable, and worth the money. Some customers also say that the connecting cable could be longer. Overall, most recommend the antenna for its excellent craftsmanship and rugged design.

"This is a great antenna easy to install on a nmo mount very stable and extremely versatile it can be used as a base antenna or a mobile antenna...." Read more

"...Overall, this is a great little magmount to use with an HT, and works decently well with mobile rigs as well." Read more

"...In terms of workmanship, this is a rugged antenna...." Read more

"...The quality is superb! The magnetic is very strong." Read more

630 customers mention "Performance"601 positive29 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the antenna. They mention it works well with their GMRS radios, UV5R, and mobile comms. Some say they're amazed at the performance it showed. The SWR is 2.0 but still acceptable for use.

"This antenna works pretty good on roof of my car with my handheld. I recommend" Read more

"...used it both on my roof and on several vehicles, and it worked flawlessly in both cases. The magnet is strong and holds on at highway speeds...." Read more

"...VHF radiator that has a thick loading coil at the base, and it works beautifully, The bottom of the magnet has a heavy rubber rig around the lip,..." Read more

"...Didn't want to drill holes in my new car so this worked perfectly." Read more

268 customers mention "Signal quality"204 positive64 negative

Customers like the signal quality of the antenna. They say it gets decent reception and transmitting is far better than a rubber duck. They also say it helps improve transmission range, with good signal reports. Some customers also mention that the base does double-duty, improving broadband coverage and acting as a protective shield.

"...The thick coil at the base does double-duty, improving broadband coverage and acting as a protective spring...." Read more

"...SWR on both VHF and UHF were acceptable, and range was as expected...." Read more

"...It gets good reception and I was recently able to test it with a GMRS operator 20 miles away via repeater...." Read more

"...However, it is not so good for VHF frequencies. The SWRs were high and not good for VHF...." Read more

186 customers mention "Magnetic strength"164 positive22 negative

Customers like the magnetic strength of the antenna. For example, they say the magnet is plenty strong to keep the antenna planted at freeway speeds, the magnetic base has not budged, and it simultaneously makes a good magnetic connection to a vehicle roof. That said, some say the rubber may be removed it sticks very well and gives you a proper ground.

"...The magnet is strong and holds on at highway speeds...." Read more

"...The quality is superb! The magnetic is very strong." Read more

"...EDIT: I'll add that the magnet on this antenna is suitably strong, and holds very well...." Read more

"...The quality of the antenna is good and the magnet is strong." Read more

99 customers mention "Ease of use"88 positive11 negative

Customers find the antenna easy to install and use. They say it's simple and easy to mount the radio in several locations. Customers also mention that the setup is good and the convenience is well worth it.

"This is a great antenna easy to install on a nmo mount very stable and extremely versatile it can be used as a base antenna or a mobile antenna...." Read more

"Great buy for the money. Hooks up to my handheld radio just perfect. Didn't want to drill holes in my new car so this worked perfectly." Read more

"...about getting the new 5X3 and running that into this as an easy to install (and hide) tri-band for the van...." Read more

"...It's good for it's price, and will do simple tasks. But I would ultimately upgrade your antenna to something else in the future...." Read more

63 customers mention "Size"57 positive6 negative

Customers find the antenna very compact, great for travel and deploying on rental cars. They say it fits on their small car very well and is a bit of a disguise antenna. Customers also say it's useful and fits their needs perfectly. They like the small design, saying it'll hardly notice it.

"...much stability going down the road at 70 mph but it does and fits my F150 great." Read more

"...In terms of workmanship, this is a rugged antenna. The base is huge—there's no way it's going anywhere at highway speed—and coated with a heavy..." Read more

"...This is why I bought it. Fits perfectly!..." Read more

"...This unit is 3" across for a nice broad base and not tall...." Read more

80 customers mention "Length"44 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the length of the antenna. Some mention that the cable length was long enough, while others say that it's too short and stiff.

"...The included cable is long enough to run back through my tailgate and up to my mobile rig, and the SO-239 to SMA-F adapter is a nice bonus that..." Read more

"...The 17 feet simply wasn't long enough, but for a car, truck, or other modes of transportation 17 feet is enough...." Read more

"...The 72 also has a longer coax, a higher max power, a higher decibel gain, and a supposed lower SWR value...." Read more

"...Also, the wire coil is too short and stiff. Wayyyy to short and stiff. You end up pulling the radio around by the wire...." Read more

69 customers mention "Connector"23 positive46 negative

Customers are mixed about the connector. Some mention that it comes with a PL-259 connector to SMA adapter, which is awesome. However, others say that the connectors were not quite what they expected, fell off the main cable, and were unsatisfactory.

"...was that the pig tail supplied that connects to my HT would not mate to the UHF connector...." Read more

"Hex wrench is crap. Adapter is a nice touch. Dose not tune as flat as I would like 2m 1.2 1.25m 2.8 .75m 2.5." Read more

"...I think my ABBREE 33” does better than this mag mount. Adapter sucks. Antenna is ok. I would pay a little more for something better." Read more

"...The SMA connector is a crimp style connector and it fell apart within 4 days of use...." Read more

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I do not usually take the time to review a product let alone to this detail.As a sparky at hart I believe that the designers did a phenomenal job.At first I was getting poor results VSWR of 5 to 8 terrible in all bands except the GMRS.After adding the metal ruler as a GND counterpoise Just look at the beautiful results I got just on my desk. With a .5" extension the 70cm gets much better as a note.Great work Nagoya team on this antenna.Extremely worth the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
Style: UT-72 PL-259/SMA VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
This antenna works pretty good on roof of my car with my handheld. I recommend
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
Style: NMO-200C NMO VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
This is a great antenna easy to install on a nmo mount very stable and extremely versatile it can be used as a base antenna or a mobile antenna. Very stable connection but does not come with cord. You wouldn’t think that how big it is that it would have much stability going down the road at 70 mph but it does and fits my F150 great.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
Style: UT-72 PL-259/SMA VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
This antenna is great for those just getting started in amateur radio. I've used it both on my roof and on several vehicles, and it worked flawlessly in both cases. The magnet is strong and holds on at highway speeds. Overall, this is a great little magmount to use with an HT, and works decently well with mobile rigs as well.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
Style: UT-72 PL-259/SMA VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
Amazon clumps all these Nagoya reviews together, in spite of covering different products. I happen to own a couple of them. This first bit is in regard to the RB-50 NMO magnet mount:

This thing is enormous. The 5" magnet really wants to stay in place. I use it with a half-wave VHF radiator that has a thick loading coil at the base, and it works beautifully, The bottom of the magnet has a heavy rubber rig around the lip, and a felt-like pad in the center to protect your car's finish. Honestly, I'd prefer an all-rubber coating, since I leave it on my car in all weather. I'll see how it holds up. I park indoors, so I'm not too worried about the felt. The mount includes a threaded rain cap, but if you're concerned with moisture, why not remove the entire mount and toss it in the car? The attached cable is slightly longer than the UT-72's, but not long enough to be annoyingly lossy. I find the extra couple of feet useful.

The following is in regards to the UT-72 antenna:

I own two of these antennas. The original was intended to live atop my Subaru Crosstrek, but I had such a positive experience initially testing it with my base rig, that I opted to leave it there and order another for the car. My home station is based in a small office, in a rental apartment with no balcony. My antenna options are thus _very_ limited; use a UT-72 and some DIY Yagis for VHF and UHF ops, and a random-wire/balun/choke for HF and shortwave listening. Everything is set up indoors. With some luck, I'll eventually work out a safe and discreet means of getting the random-wire out a window. I digress.

The UT-72 requires a good ground plane, as mag mounts do. The more conductive surface area underneath the base, the lower SWR and better performance you'll get. My indoor unit is stuck to a large window A/C (of course my landlord has the compressors mounted entirely in our apartments, leaving nothing outside to work with), and my mobile unit is centered behind the sunroof. If you just need a temporary hack, sticking the magnet to an overturned cookie sheet is better than nothing. Mounted as intended, the SWR lives up to vendor claims. I'd be happy to take measurements for a particular frequency/frequencies and post photos of my meter. You can reach me at the address in my profile.

In terms of workmanship, this is a rugged antenna. The base is huge—there's no way it's going anywhere at highway speed—and coated with a heavy layer of protective rubber. The thick coil at the base does double-duty, improving broadband coverage and acting as a protective spring. I take every precaution driving places with a low overhead clearance, but I'm confident in the UT-72s ability to flex upon bumping into things, without sustaining damage. The included cable is long enough to run back through my tailgate and up to my mobile rig, and the SO-239 to SMA-F adapter is a nice bonus that facilitates connection to the majority of HTs.

If you're shopping for a magmount, I highly recommend this antenna.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
Style: UT-72 PL-259/SMA VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
As a new ham op holding a technician and GMRS license, I have a few HT's I am testing and even though my Baofeng UV-5R comes with a 10 watt antenna, I live in Appalachian mountains and its hard hitting repeaters ( closest is like 10 miles away ). This is why I bought it. Fits perfectly! Put this antenna on top of my Nissan Sentra and ran the coax to the trunk, through the backseats which took me a few minutes. The quality is superb! The magnetic is very strong.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
Style: UT-72 PL-259/SMA VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
Great buy for the money. Hooks up to my handheld radio just perfect. Didn't want to drill holes in my new car so this worked perfectly.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
Style: UT-72 PL-259/SMA VHF/UHFVerified Purchase
For the money, the Nagoya UT-72 is an adequate 1/4-wave dual-band antenna, and performs as well as other antennas in this class. SWR on both VHF and UHF were acceptable, and range was as expected. Where the antenna failed was in the attachment of the rubber seal/protective layer on the bottom. Upon removing the antenna from the roof of my truck for the first time, and after only a couple of months, the rubber separated from the base in two places. Nagoya used some sort of hardening adhesive which did not bond well to the antenna base, and when flexed, also cracked and fell off of the rubber. I called their customer service number and was told they would gladly repair the antenna, I simply had to ship it back to them for warranty service.... at my cost. No.

I get it. Having the customer pay for return shipment probably avoids a lot of fraudulent claims, but when I could provide proof in the way of pictures??? OK, then, how about this: Have the customer pay the return shipping, then reimburse them if the product is actually defective. Don;t worry, I won't hold my breath.

I have since repaired the antenna base using E6000, a flexible adhesive of the type Nagoya should have used in the first place. A Comet CA-2x4SRNMO antenna now resides as a semi-permanent fixture atop my truck, so the UV-72 will be relegated to the go-bag or stored in the back of my wife's Jeep for use in emergency scenarios. I'm sure it will hold up fine under those conditions. (Yes, that was sarcasm.) I can tell you, too, that it's likely the last Nagoya product I'll ever buy.

EDIT: I'll add that the magnet on this antenna is suitably strong, and holds very well. In conjunction with the spring, it's able to bend over with only about 4" of clearance, and not be knocked loose.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good price, average performance, poor QC/materials, and poor warranty service policies.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
For the money, the Nagoya UT-72 is an adequate 1/4-wave dual-band antenna, and performs as well as other antennas in this class. SWR on both VHF and UHF were acceptable, and range was as expected. Where the antenna failed was in the attachment of the rubber seal/protective layer on the bottom. Upon removing the antenna from the roof of my truck for the first time, and after only a couple of months, the rubber separated from the base in two places. Nagoya used some sort of hardening adhesive which did not bond well to the antenna base, and when flexed, also cracked and fell off of the rubber. I called their customer service number and was told they would gladly repair the antenna, I simply had to ship it back to them for warranty service.... at my cost. No.

I get it. Having the customer pay for return shipment probably avoids a lot of fraudulent claims, but when I could provide proof in the way of pictures??? OK, then, how about this: Have the customer pay the return shipping, then reimburse them if the product is actually defective. Don;t worry, I won't hold my breath.

I have since repaired the antenna base using E6000, a flexible adhesive of the type Nagoya should have used in the first place. A Comet CA-2x4SRNMO antenna now resides as a semi-permanent fixture atop my truck, so the UV-72 will be relegated to the go-bag or stored in the back of my wife's Jeep for use in emergency scenarios. I'm sure it will hold up fine under those conditions. (Yes, that was sarcasm.) I can tell you, too, that it's likely the last Nagoya product I'll ever buy.

EDIT: I'll add that the magnet on this antenna is suitably strong, and holds very well. In conjunction with the spring, it's able to bend over with only about 4" of clearance, and not be knocked loose.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
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works very well as a mobile antenna. the ground plane effect on the roof of the truck really works well on TX

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