5/8 wave GMRS antenna

From preliminary experience this antenna seems to exhibit more gain both on transmit and receive when compared to the much lauded Nagoya 5/8 wave GMRS antenna that seems popular in GMRS circles. I seem better able to reach repeaters and the receive signal strength also seems better. The antenna is physically solid and appears very durable. Being an experienced amateur radio operator as well as using GMRS I have spent a lot of time using and evaluating gain antennas on ham radio handhelds so my sense with this antenna is feels good Patrick N3EQJ WSEE 497

Just great thank you Kirstin

Whip antenna for 5 watt radio

The antenna made a noticeable improvement especially in line of sight range.

Whip Antenna

The Whip Antenna made a big difference on how far the range is able to go. I’m know able to have clear communication over a few ridges and were able to still talk. This really helps the most when it’s low visibility/foggy and snowing. Before when I was skiing in the back country and I was at the bottom of my run depending on conditions. I wasn’t always able to communicate with the rest of my group when conditions were poor. With new whip Antenna when conditions are poor my communication is crystal clear. I have tried many of the other backcountry radios. Rocky talkie is by far the best and has the most accessories. Even the shortest antenna works very well at most ski resorts Also Rocky Talkie’s customer service is absolutely excellent. I had an issue with one of my Rockies, which I understand is gonna happen. On one...read moreThe Whip Antenna made a big difference on how far the range is able to go. I’m know able to have clear communication over a few ridges and were able to still talk. This really helps the most when it’s low visibility/foggy and snowing. Before when I was skiing in the back country and I was at the bottom of my run depending on conditions. I wasn’t always able to communicate with the rest of my group when conditions were poor. With new whip Antenna when conditions are poor my communication is crystal clear. I have tried many of the other backcountry radios. Rocky talkie is by far the best and has the most accessories. Even the shortest antenna works very well at most ski resorts Also Rocky Talkie’s customer service is absolutely excellent. I had an issue with one of my Rockies, which I understand is gonna happen. On one of the radios my daughter had, she continued to tell me that she wasn’t always hearing me when I spoke. I emailed Rocky Takie spoke to them personally on the phone. They immediately sent me out a new rockie, took back my old 5W back. Which was only a few months old, no questions asked. There ended up being an issue with it. The new one they sent out works absolutely fabulous. Just for anyone wondering I’m skiing at Crystal Mountain in Washington. I’m able to get connection from the bottom of North back to anywhere in South back on a foggy/snowy day already no problem on a clear day with 6” antenna.

Great Antenna!!

This antenna is well built and a nice edition to the rocky talkie. Very happy with it!