Mobile Antenna For 150/450/800

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Jim1348
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Mobile Antenna For 150/450/800

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I am looking for a mobile antenna for 150/450/800. The only one that I am aware of is the Larsen NMO150/450/800. I am just wondering if this is my only (or best) choice for a mobile antenna for all three bands? I can't seem to see any other manufacturers that make an antenna for all three bands. Also, are Larsen antennas fairly well made?


http://productfinder.pulseeng.com/produ ... 50/450/800
resqguy911
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Re: Mobile Antenna For 150/450/800

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Laird and Sti-Co make multiband antennas, but neither one is as affordable as the Larsen. Best bang for your buck, and just as sturdy.

https://www.tessco.com/products/display ... sku=368700
https://www.tessco.com/products/display ... ventPage=1
couldn't find price on this one: http://www.sti-co.com/antenna-products/ ... roof-mount
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MSS-Dave
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Re: Mobile Antenna For 150/450/800

Post by MSS-Dave »

Look at this topic, covers the Laird multiband antenna and a Diamond Triplexer.

http://batboard.batlabs.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=99001

Nothing will will work as well as a good monoband antenna but I've been using the Laird for sometime now and it works for my application. Can get a bit goofy on the hookup depending on the radio(s) you are using.

Dave
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