VHF/UHF mobile antenna

[bkratz01]

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.

[Eclipse]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=magnetic+mount+VHF+antenna&_sacat=0

[JoeTomasone]

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.

[Eclipse]

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."

[Ricochet13]

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.

[Brad]

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

First page second entry. 

[Woodsy]

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

First page second entry. 

Different listings now.  Ebay search results change all the time as items sell and are listed. 

[Eclipse]

Not that it really matters, but that was the same orange pic I saw as well.

Point is, there they are...

[Slim]

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.

[skymaster]

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

[JoeTomasone]

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

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. 

[cap235629]

Or just buy one of these, it is what was issued with the radio!