April 26, 2018 • McLarenblog.com

Comet SBB5 2M / 70cm Dualband Mobile Antenna Review

April 26, 2018 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

I really recommend the Comet SBB5. This is a 2 meter and 440 antenna. It does not require a ground plane. It is almost double the length of the SBB2 which is an awful antenna. My SWR analyzer showed a near perfect SWR for 2 meters using the SBB5. Typically this antenna is attached to a vehicle. I volunteered to provide communications for a walk and run event at a local university. From past experience working this event, I…

Comet SBB2 Dual Band Antenna: 146/446 MHz Review

April 26, 2018 Score Card Comments 0 Comment

This review is for ham radio licensed individuals: Like an idiot, I assumed the Comet SBB2 antenna was resonant for 2 meters when I purchased it. The package shows “146/446MHz”. After having this antenna for years, I decided to test it with my MFJ HF/VHF SWR Analyzer, model MFJ-249. The results were awful. My MFJ unit only tests 2 meters and not 440. The 2 meter test results shows the antenna to be resonant close to 160 MHz. I have…