Description: Up for grabs is a new, hand made dual-band "Tiger-Tail", or "Rat tail", or more appropriately a counterpoise for hand held amateur radios that have a SMA male body post on the radio. Counterpoises help to complete the dipole of your radio where handhelds are designed to use your body as a counterpoise. The radio in my pictures is NOT included in the sale, just the counterpoise. I used my radio to reference how the antenna is installed as well as to show the increase in signal shown, on the same repeater, when the counterpoise is installed and when it's off. For the best results, I've used two different size wires, one for 70cm and one for 2m. Wire was crimped and soldered, as well as heat shrink used to offer better protection and a sleeker look. While online I've seen some ludicrous claims about the "gain" when adding a counterpoise, I can say that on my Yaesu FT1-XDR I get normally +2 on my signal meter for distant repeaters with my counterpoise on vs when it is not on. It can make the difference between someone not being able to make you out at all to being able to be understood. I do ARES work and never leave home without it. This counterpoise will NOT work with Baofeng radios or other radios that have an SMA female body connection. I will be releasing a version meant for that radio down the road. This will work with Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, some TYT models, and other style radios with an SMA Male body connection. If you don't know the difference, look at the radio in my pictures and the antenna connection on that. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Price: 14.5 USD
Location: Columbus, Ohio
End Time: 2024-09-06T13:35:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Compatible Brand: For Kenwood
Brand: Kenwood
Type: Antenna
