antenna advice please

[heata]

I bought an in car uhf today, but the choice of antennas was a bit limited in the shops I tried.
Because most of my driving is pretty hilly, I'm thinking 4.5 db is what I need. However all the antenna's I can see in this range have very piddly looking mounts and no springs. I want to mount it on the tab on the factory bullbar, so I'm looking for an antenna with a heavier mount.

Should I be looking at 6db?since most of these seem to have a heavier looking mount with a spring, and generaly look more robust.

please share your thoughts!

 

[Dave]

I usually run a GME AE4705 antenna for the UHF.

Serves me very well.

However at the moment I have a uniden 4.5db antenna on and it works well.

Prefer the AE4705 though.

 

[Matt76]

I've got a 6 and a tiny little 3db, I never put the 3 on I just use the 6, even in the bush.

 

[Jason]

Can you get an elevated feed for the 4.5? If not just go 6.

 

[Old.Tony]

I bought a 6dB gain helical. Nice and flexible.

 

[Brett 76]

I usually run a GME AE4705 antenna for the UHF.

Serves me very well.

However at the moment I have a uniden 4.5db antenna on and it works well.

Prefer the AE4705 though.

What he said.

My AE5705 rocks!

I have a smaller antenna for around the city/town because im afraid it will get stolen. But generally use the 4705 and love it

Brett

 

[Krankin]

http://www.mobileone.com.au/antennas/uhfcb/477cbant.html

pick one of the RF470...... series ants.

dont go by those prices, you can get them cheaper at other stores like,
Radio Parts Group.

 

[WoodyD40]

Heath ... i'm sure you can get the heavy mount spring and then put what ever antenna you want on top of that.

I have the heavy spring base, and just a standed antenna (i think the 4.5db) on it.

 

[nakedape]

If your in a hilly area don't go 6db - they have a flatter, longer broadcast pattern. Stick with the 3 or 4.5 & shop around for a decent one with a flexible mount.

N

 

[heata]

Thanks Gents, so its really something with a raised feed that I am looking for.

 

[Dave]

I usually run a GME AE4705 antenna for the UHF.

Serves me very well.

However at the moment I have a uniden 4.5db antenna on and it works well.

Prefer the AE4705 though.

Lost the cap off my GME AE4705 the other day 4wding.

So off to Clark Rubber I went, 19mm chair leg rubber fits perfectly.

Todays tip, haha.

 

[Krankin]

Thanks Gents, so its really something with a raised feed that I am looking for.

yep, that type will serve you well