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Jimlr
12th April 2018, 03:54 PM
Currently running a Laser 416R antenna (6bBi) with a GME 3100 UHF unit.
Laser Antenna (http://www.laser-antenna.com/product.php?product_id=30)

Wondering if changing antenna(s) might be worthwhile?

The RFI Industries city/county pack looks interesting, since city usage is part of my usage, as is freeway / long distance travel.
Q-Fit CDQ5000 + CDQ34 City/Country UHF CB Antenna Pack477 MHz - All Black - RFI Wireless (http://www.rfiwireless.com.au/q-fit-cdq5000-cdq34-city-country-uhf-cb-antenna-cdq5000-cdq34.html#tab_spec)

Antenna is mounted off the side of the bonnet on the D4, courtesy of a Labtronx bracket.

Thoughts?

Mike57
12th April 2018, 06:49 PM
Unless your current antenna is broken I would not bother. Your current antenna will do the job.

LRD414
13th April 2018, 10:17 AM
I've had same antenna as you (Lazer) for approx 3 years and am happy with it.
My concern with the less flexible antennas is fatigue from corrugations, which I have seen happen even with the spring base.
The spring base tends to be too stiff to damp the vibrations enough.

Scott