About to get started in HAM &amp; buying a vehicle antenna. Radio not arrived yet. WHAT type of antenna connector will I need for this HT? Thanks!
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The radio requires a F-SMA antenna, so you will need an adapter that has a F-SMA connector on one end and probably a SO-239 connector on the other end (if you are using a normal mobile antenna with a cable). I strongly recommend you get a F-SMA to SO-239 cable (instead of a one-piece connector adapter) because the one-piece connector adapters can put a lot of stress on the HT's connector, and over time, cause you many SWR issues.
714463
your question is too vague. The connectors for this guy are femal SMA. you will need cables that have a male sma connector on one end, and the other end will need to match your antenna's connector type. If you are using this the same way I am (with a Terratec T-Stick DVB-T USB Stick (E4000) ) then you will also need a male sma to male pal-tv type connector.
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You have to get a splitter to connect to the cable and then to the radio. So your radio has to have an external hard-wire antenna connection for this to work. It should improve the reception given that you are reasonably pointed to the radio tower with line of sight. Good luck.
2282310
The supplied coaxial is bare wire but you can use any double-ended 1/8" cord (like the AUX connector for your iPad in your car) to connect it to your radio's external antenna input. If your portable does not have an option to recieve MW from the external, antennas like this work great passively (set near your radio). You are going to be turning it and angling it alot anyway since MW ferrite loops are directional. So don't let the lack of connections scare you off. I use mine passively even though my Grundig 750 has an input jack and get better results that way.
278255
If u are installing an aftermarket radio, then yes you need this. Original antenna cable will not fit into new radio w/o this adapter.
1256308
This is ideal if the new antenna has a BNC connector. That's exactly why I got this item.
176107
You will need an adapter to go from the UHF male on the antenna cable to the SMA female on the HT and then it works provided you are in a car. The mag mount needs a groundplane to function.
1110147
It came with a small connector, but nothing to bring into the house. This antenna was not very good, could not bring in basic channels, we live in a small town valley in Maine. We have always has really good reception with Radio Shack but was trying to save money, so turned around and bought another one at Radio Shack.
1242310
This comes with connector, but you still need the adapter for the cars radio connector. then you will connect both of these connectors together. let me know if you need more info.
1731366
There are several variety of antennas available depending on what bands you want to transmit on and how much space you have available. For an HF wire antenna, I would recommend the RadioWavz DX-80. For a VHF/UHF vertical, I'd recommend the Comet GP-3. There are dozens of other antenna combinations, though. You'll need to get a good automatic antenna tuner for nearly any HF antenna. The LDG YT-100 is a perfect match for the Yaesu FT-857D.
1596589
Yesput a PL-259 connector on the end of the cable that will screw on the back of radio. Check Youtube for INSTALLING A PL-259 connector.
1158971
The FM antenna uses a slip-on coaxial connector. It also comes with a RED 75 ohm matching transformer. The AM uses a bare wire connection. You can call Twerk customer service tech info at 800-290-6650 to clarify further for your specific situation.
1217903
Look for a power antenna wire. It will also work. If that is not available you can use a switched source from radio or your fuse panel.
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I would say if it is the lastest model of radio it would be the cord for a sony product. I would still look up on the package to make sure this is what u need
1655890
You will need one that is no longer in production. If you plan on adding sirrus I high recommend you purchase a unit that is Sirius/XM ready the antennas for this unit (if you can find ) are crazy expensive and out dated
932477
I am a ham operator and have installed more auto antennas than I could count. This has a long whip, short whip looks to be just chopped for photo. Assume you are going to use a trunk lip mount that will require at least 1 of the mount screws to go to metal under lip of trunk. Should be able to get swr down to 1.5 to 1 depending on how close the whip is to metal. this antenna worked out just fine for me. Steve -WB9SNS
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How would you connect this antenna, is there a place on the radio for a second antenna (e.g. 75 ohm or two screws?) 75 ohm would require a converter. This is an inexpensive antenna, and not very good. I don't believe it will make the reception better, as you already have an antenna. If your radio has a place to attach a second antenna, look for a better antenna.