Vhf antenna

[rcfd34]

Just got a kenwood tk 7180 vhf from another member on here i need an antenna for my 01 tahoe will be running freq in the 154 to 159 any one have any suggestions dont mind drilling if i have to looking to spend no more then 60 to 70 bucks so used new dont matter

 

[NorthernPhoenix]

NMO mount for $15 or so, and a 1/4 wave whip for another few dollars, and you are done. Unless you need something with more gain.

 

[rcfd34]

I would like gain but i dont want a 4ft antenna on the top of my tahoe i was looking at the like phantom ones but not to sure how good or anything they are

 

[massfirefighter]

Phantoms are decent if you have the right ground plane but don't receive as well as a whip outside of town.


Changed from a phantom to this on the Chief's Buggy for better reception. Only 18"

http://www.ruggedradios.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=182_183&products_id=996&zenid=rtnu14gkqbhrb5nhq2t5c72h07

 

[Chris W]

I would like gain but i dont want a 4ft antenna on the top of my tahoe i was looking at the like phantom ones but not to sure how good or anything they are

Phantom VHF antennas leave a bit to be desired, and have terribly narrow bandwith.

NMO mount for $15 or so, and a 1/4 wave whip for another few dollars, and you are done. Unless you need something with more gain.

This is my go to for VHF.

 

[PC Comms]

I'm a big fan of 1/4 wave antennas and that is all I run on my vehicle.  If you are in an area with good repeater coverage, than they are perfect.  Not too tall (approx 18") and they are cheap.  Even a good one, like the Tram with the gold plated, spring loaded center tip, is around $40 with a brand new coax cable kit.  Just my $0.02

 

[rcfd34]

Only place i can find them for sale is antennafarm is there any other good sites to go to

 

[wilsonbr90]

Fleabay has hundreds. I just picked up a tram uhf 5/8 whip with the spring loaded center for $30. My lowband with spring loaded center was only $27

 

[rcfd34]

Now are any better then the others when it comes to 1/4 wave like brand or anything

 

[txff914]

I sell antennas, and the antenna kits, send me a pm and ill get you some prices.

 

[rcfd34]

Pm sent

 

[andrewsim]

Sti-Co Flexiwhip if you have to worry about garage doors or the like.

http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=446637&eventGroup=4&eventPage=1#worksheet

 

[billforbush]

+1 on quarter wave. Phantoms are pretty slick for UHF and 800 but very, very narrow for VHF. Unless you operate on a single frequency, stay away from them. The StiCo flexible whip is nice.