I am in need of an inexpensive magnet mount antenna for my truck I am using a EF Johnson 5317 radioi, I live in mid Michigan.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=magnetic+mount+VHF+antenna&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=magnetic+mount+VHF+antenna&_sacat=0)
None of the first dozen or so entries on that search query (at time of writing) will work with CAP VHF equipment.
You need an antenna that covers 137-174 Mhz.
My point was, "here you go". For the record, the 7th one on my list purports to cover the frequencies you indicate.
I probably also should have add "Ask your Unit or Wing DC, odds are he's got some to sell or a good local source."
A number of antennas (1/4 wave NMO mounts I think) were issued to wings when the latest batch of EF Johnson 5317's were placed in the inventory. BE SURE you match the radio with an appropriate wide-band antenna. As I recall, we opted for adding magnetic mounts to the CAP supplied radios. I doubt any of those original antennas is available, but if not, there is a commercial version available.
Quote from: JoeTomasone on February 28, 2013, 07:05:17 PM
None of the first dozen or so entries on that search query (at time of writing) will work with CAP VHF equipment.
You need an antenna that covers 137-174 Mhz.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VHF-136-174-MHz-MAGNETIC-MOUNT-MOBILE-ANTENNA-PL-259-/310610522135?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item4851d47017 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VHF-136-174-MHz-MAGNETIC-MOUNT-MOBILE-ANTENNA-PL-259-/310610522135?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item4851d47017)
First page second entry. ;)
Quote from: Brad on March 01, 2013, 12:43:18 AM
Quote from: JoeTomasone on February 28, 2013, 07:05:17 PM
None of the first dozen or so entries on that search query (at time of writing) will work with CAP VHF equipment.
You need an antenna that covers 137-174 Mhz.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VHF-136-174-MHz-MAGNETIC-MOUNT-MOBILE-ANTENNA-PL-259-/310610522135?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item4851d47017 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VHF-136-174-MHz-MAGNETIC-MOUNT-MOBILE-ANTENNA-PL-259-/310610522135?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Antennas&hash=item4851d47017)
First page second entry. ;)
Different listings now. Ebay search results change all the time as items sell and are listed.
Not that it really matters, but that was the same orange pic I saw as well.
Point is, there they are...
GLR-MI-075? As in the Keehn squadron?
Don't bother with eBay or online. Call Blumerich Communications* in Flushing (810) 659-5000, Pierson Rd just east of Elms Rd. They'll have what you want, just make sure you tell them you need a male N connector, or take the radio in and show them.
*-Not affiliated with Blumerich Comm in any way, shape or form, though my business has given them a pretty good chunk of money over the years, and I've always been more than satisfied with them.
Quote from: JoeTomasone on February 28, 2013, 07:05:17 PM
None of the first dozen or so entries on that search query (at time of writing) will work with CAP VHF equipment.
You need an antenna that covers 137-174 Mhz.
A commercially available antenna that you might want to look into is the Comet 2X4SR series, which is made in both SO-239 and NMO versions, and would cover most CAP VHF frequencies with a less than 2 to 1 SWR.
http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=4&childID=4 (http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=4&childID=4)
Quote from: skymaster on March 03, 2013, 09:48:24 PM
Quote from: JoeTomasone on February 28, 2013, 07:05:17 PM
None of the first dozen or so entries on that search query (at time of writing) will work with CAP VHF equipment.
You need an antenna that covers 137-174 Mhz.
A commercially available antenna that you might want to look into is the Comet 2X4SR series, which is made in both SO-239 and NMO versions, and would cover most CAP VHF frequencies with a less than 2 to 1 SWR.
http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=4&childID=4 (http://www.cometantenna.com/products.php?CatID=1&famID=4&childID=4)
CA-2x4SR
BROADBAND VHF/UHF Dual Band Antenna
CA-2x4SR: Designed to assist Search & Rescue Volunteers and Professionals
1.5:1 or less SWR: 144-148/440-450MHz
2:1 or less SWR: 140-160/435-465MHz
We have frequencies outside this range. Anyone buying this antenna would be well advised to check SWR on all channels before using this antenna full time with a CAP radio.
Or just buy one of these, it is what was issued with the radio! (http://www.amazon.com/PCTEL-Maxrad-136-174-Wideband-Antenna/dp/B007JSDCLK)