Radome Antennae Pros

[Pajshomoneroguntero]

I broke my GME 4018K1 antenna recently actually rattled it off the ferrule on corrugations.


So looking at a replacement, I learn that the antenna I had is light duty and not really recommended for corrugations.


One of the options rather than a replacement whip is to replace the lot with a new base. What I haven't been able to determine are the benefits of a radome antenna versus what I had (elevated feed fiberglass whip).


Specifically the GME 4700 range (noted as "Raydome"). Given the price differential it's gotta be better right?

[Kingbrown]

See post #6 here:

https://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=58715&highlight=Radome

You may be "jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire".

[Pajshomoneroguntero]

See post #6 here:

https://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=58715&highlight=Radome

You may be "jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire".

Thanks for that, interesting to hear your experience.

[Brownie]

GME advise that the GME AE4018 K3 is the "most heavy duty elevated feed style UHF antenna" in GME's range. I purchased one of these for this very reason, but have not yet tested it, so can not confirm how well it will stand up to corrugations.

[old Jack]

The toughest and most reliable antenna I have used is a 4dB flexible dipole which is mounted on the right hand side of the roof rack. At about $30 it is also a bargain.



02634XC "Flexi-Dipole" 4dB UHF Flexible Dipole Antenna 470-490 MHz GPI Terminated w/ UHF Plug

https://www.benelec.com.au/

OJ