Bingfu Vehicle Mobile Ham Radio Antenna VHF UHF 136-174MHz 400-470MHz Car Truck Amateur Radio NMO Mount Low Profile Antenna with Lip Mount Fixed Bracket PL259 Male 5m 16.5 feet RG58 Cable

I purchased this dual band antenna setup for my GMRS radio, but will probably use it for my Ham radio as well when needed. I wanted something that'd be discrete without announcing to others that there's a radio installed within the truck, and this antenna suited my intentions very well. I know that distance may be compromised a bit, but having two-way comms is just for rag chewing with others and monitoring for emergencies. In a pinch, I'll have my mobile device with me anyway if I really need to seek EMS. The only 'flaw' with this antenna mount is having to seal up the cable connection at the base of the mount. I wanted to ensure that water won't be trickling down into the cable that will cause problems later in the future. Good thing for silicone sealant... does wonders in sealing up small areas.

Antenna worked for its intended use.I needed an external 2M antenna for within the metro area, VO1 land.I was actually surprised with it's performance when on high elevation.I used the NMO mount for a 5/8 wave when I needed the extra gain and at regular highway speeds of 100 to 110km/h it seemed to be nice and sturdy.The set screws are starting to show corrosion / rust but living on the shore line of the North Atlantic I wouldn't expect it not to.Overall its a good performer.I added some anti-ox to the set screws and electrical connections to help against the corrosion / rust.

I had some minor issues with signal when communicating with others when trail riding - signal breaking up. I needed an external antenna but didn't want a really tall whip so the machine could easily get in and out of the garage door height. This is perfect and we get pretty good range now.I cut off the UHF connector and installed a BNC Male connector - on the handheld, I installed a BNC Female to SMA Male adapter in place of the handheld antenna.I should note that the handheld sits down low, below out legs, and is connected to our Headset Intercom system. That's mostly why we had such low signal. The BNC Connection makes it easy for me to pull the handheld out for charging without much fuss.

It works but some of the hardware (a bolt) got rust on it after a year of use.

You're not buying this because you want the best, you're buying it because it's cheap and works. Add a little silicon to the underside of the NMO mount to water proof it and you're all set. Does everything I want it to do without breaking the bank. Time will tell how it'll hold up.