How to pick the best HT Antenna

What is the best antenna for my handheld radio? How many times have we all heard that question? In this video, I talk you through the process of deciding which HT antenna will be best for you, and I share a few of my favorites.

RUBBER DUCKS:
Smiley Regular Duck (my preferred SAR radio antenna): https://www.smileyantenna.com/product...
2.5" Flexible Mini-Duck (I use this one around the house for nearby repeaters and the DMR hotspot): https://amzn.to/39LnuVd

WHIPS:
Diamond RH77 series dual-band antennas
- BNC model: https://amzn.to/37FPiaU
- Female SMA (for Baofengs, Anytone 878, etc.): https://amzn.to/39NdXN9
- Male SMA (Yaesu, Icom, etc.): https://amzn.to/37xdlIM
Signal Stick: https://signalstuff.com/product/super...

TELESCOPIC WHIPS:
Half-Wave Telescopic Whip Antennas:
- Smiley Antenna Half-Wave: https://www.smileyantenna.com/product...
- MFJ-1714: https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?p...

WIRE ANTENNAS:
- Roll-Up J-Pole Build Instructions: https://harriscountyares.org/training...
- Extended Double Zepp Calculator & Build Instructions: http://www.westmountainradio.com/ante...

DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS
K6ARK Portable Yagi Build:    • Will it work? Yagi with no Reflector ...  
Elk Antenna: https://elkantennas.com/
Arrow Antena: http://www.arrowantennas.com/sub/arro...

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