dual-band mobile antennas
Most Comet mobile antennas over 29″ length have a fold-over hinge built into the base section of the. It is NOT an automatic fold-over, you must manually lift the element up out of the socket and lay the antenna whip down in order to enter garages, parking structures etc…
It is important that you lift the whip completely up and out of the socket before folding the hinge.
Like any hinge, it will BREAK if it is folded the wrong direction. The hinge rotates 360 deg inside the socket so it will fold in the direction needed.
Many Chinese and other look-a-like antennas have very annoying problems associated with their fold-over hinges. The most common is a weak spring. The antenna lifts up and out of the socket all by itself at highway speeds! The antenna is unusable when it is laying down and most users need to defeat the hinge or constantly adjust the angle to keep it vertical.
And to be honest, Comet had this problem “initially” as well. The weak spring was almost always a problem with the larger antennas so Comet engineers went to work and re-designed the fold-over. Our larger antennas now have a threaded collar around the hinge: Loosen the collar, lift it up, and the hinge is exposed. No more problem.
**WARNING**Many antenna companies have now copied the Comet locking fold-over design, but many have not. If you are tired of your antenna folding over by itself at highway speeds, choose an authentic Comet brand antenna.
DualBand 2M/440MHz mobile antenna
Very short yet efficient antenna, mainly used in metropolitan areas where extended range is not critical.
Particularly used in a city or area where the repeater sites are generally higher than the mobile station due to the pattern having an uptilt.
Gain & Wave:
2M: 1/4 wave
70cm: 2.15dBi 1/2 wave
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power 50 watts
Length: 12″
Connector:
B-10: PL-259
B-10NMO: NMO type
Construction: Black, cellular look-a-like
BROADBAND VHF/UHF Dual Band Antenna
Dual band, designed to assist Search & Rescue Volunteers and Professionals
1.5:1 or less SWR:
144-148/440-450MHz
2:1 or less SWR:
140-160/435-465MHz
Gain: 3.8/6.2dBi
Max Power: 150 watts
Length: 40 inches
Connector: PL-259, fold-over hinge included
The CA-2x4SR is a broad-band antenna designed for those needing voice communications on the ham radio, public service, land mobile, GMRS and FRS frequency ranges.
When the amateur radio community is working together with local search and rescue and other public service agencies, the CA-2x4SR antenna allows TX and RX capability in both bands!
The coverage area and gain provided by the CA-2x4SR is remarkable. Whether used on VHF or UHF or both, it is an asset to the communications needs of amateurs and land mobile users simultaneously.
NEW!! Optional spring for the CA-2x4SR and CA-2x4SRNMO
The CA-2x4SR and CA-2x4SRNMO antennas are relatively stiff due to the phasing sections Comet uses in the radiating element in order to make the antenna both broadband and high gain. Because these antennas are used by Search and Rescue teams off-highway as much as they are for traditional on-highway use, customers have often asked if Comet would ever make a spring that could be used with them to add some flexibility.
The CA-SPR is Comet’s answer to that request. Rather than include the spring in every antenna, they made it an optional item that can be added to an existing antenna without the expense of purchasing a completely new antenna. The CA-SPR basically replaces the lower element and takes only a few minutes to install. Adding the spring does not change the SWR or performance but will help it survive brushes with tree branches, low clearance structures, etc…
BROADBAND VHF/UHF ANTENNA
Dual band, designed to assist Search & Rescue Volunteers and Professionals
1.5:1 or less SWR:
144-148/440-450MHz
2:1 or less SWR:
140-160/435-465MHz
Gain: 3.8/6.2dBi
Max Power: 150 watts
Length: 40 inches
Connector: NMO, Fold-over hinge included
The CA-2x4SRNMO is a broad-band antenna designed for those needing voice communications on the ham radio, public service, land mobile, and/or FRS frequency ranges.
When the amateur radio community is working together with local search and rescue and other public service agencies, the CA-2x4SRNMO antenna allows TX and RX capability in both bands!
The coverage area and gain provided by the CA-2x4SRNMO is remarkable. Whether used on VHF or UHF or both, it is an asset to the communications needs of amateurs and land mobile users simultaneously.
CSB = Comet Super Beam
Comet’s BEST DualBand Mobile Antennas
2M/440MHz high gain antenna
Gain& Wave:
2M: 1/2 wave 3.6dBi
440MHz: Two 5/8 waves in phase, 6.1dBi
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 150W
Length: 42″
Connector: Gold-plated PL-259, fold-over hinge included
CSB = Comet Super Beam
Comet’s BEST DualBand Mobile Antennas
2M/440MHz high gain antenna
Gain& Wave:
2M: 5/8 wave 4.4dBi
70cm: Two 5/8 waves in phase, 6.9dBi
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power 150W
Length: 50″
Connector: Gold-plated PL-259, fold-over hinge included
CSB = Comet Super Beam
Comet’s BEST DualBand Mobile Antennas
2M/440MHz high gain mobile antenna
Gain & Wavelength:
2M: 7/8 wave 5.1dBi
440MHz: Three 5/8 waves in phase, 7.7dBi
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 150W
Length: 62″
Connector: Gold-plated PL-259, locking fold-over hinge included
Heavy Duty, High Power, DualBand 2M/440MHz Mobile Antenna
This is the famous HEAVY-DUTY dualband antenna named after the equally famous Ray Davis, KD6FHN. As one of the founding members of the Motorcycling Amateur Radio Club (MARC), Ray and his group were installing and breaking mobile antennas much too often. The short wheel-base and high tire pressure of the Goldwings they ride transferred the road energy to the antenna, and they broke far too often About 25 years ago Ray rode in on his white Goldwing (Casper) one day and asked for help. Long story short, the HP-32FHN proved to be structurally strong enough to withstand the beating, and a friendship between the charity driven MARC group and COMET antenna was born. If you run into Ray, ask him about the time he was attempting to ride “Route 66” from beginning to end. Some of Route 66 is dirt road, his Goldwing’s tires were caught in a rut in the road and he went down…HARD! His Goldwing was a total loss, but the HP32HPN antenna was undamaged. Ray is a former Fire Captain, you can also want to ask him about the time his fire station caught fire…but he may want to change the subject pretty quickly!
Gain & Wave:
2M: 3dBi 1/2 wave
70cm: 5.5dBi 5/8 wave x 2
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max power:
VHF: 350 watts
UHF: 250 watts
Length: 35 inches
Connector: PL-259, locking fold-over hinge included
The MA-721 is a compact, quality construction dual-band antenna combined with a strong magnet.
Typically a new ham will start with an HT radio, and move up to a mobile radio soon after.
The MA-721 includes the two most common connectors used on HT and mobile radios: SMA-male and PL-259
Please choose the connector that matches the radio you are using.
Gain & Wave:
2M: 1.7dBi 3/8 wave
70cm: 4.1dBi 1/4 wave + 5/8 wave
VSWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 80 watts
Length: 19.5 inches
Coax: RG-58A/U, 16ft 6 inch
SBB1NMO
Flexible DualBand 2M/440MHz mobile antenna
The whip section is enclosed in a dense but flexible rubber coating. Typically this antenna is the choice when it will be mounted on top of a truck, van, or other high profile vehicle. The height of the mounting location improves the antennas range, but also makes it susceptible to damage from low clearance obstructions. If you don’t need a lot of range, but you do need an antenna that is convenient, this is a great choice.
Gain & Wavelength:
2M: 1.5dBi 1/4 wave
70cm: 2.15dBi 1/2 wave
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 60 watts
Length: 16″
Connector:
SBB1: Gold-Plated PL-259
SBB1NMO: NMO type
SBB2NMO
DualBand 2M/440MHz mobile antenna
One of our better selling antennas simply due to its size. Great for local area communications when a high-gain antenna is not needed.
Gain & Wavelength:
2M: 2.15dBi 1/4 wave
70cm: 3.8dBi 5/8 wave
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 60 watts
Length: 18″
Connector:
SBB2: Gold-plated PL-259
SBB2NMO: NMO type
SBB5NMO
DualBand 2M/440MHz mobile antenna
This is the most popular antenna in the Comet line for several reasons:
Mid-size / mid-price range / open coil flexs to absorb brushes with tree branches / black color fades into the skyline – ground independent
Gain & Wavelength:
2M: 3.0dBi 1/2 wave
70cm: 5.5dBi 5/8 wave x 2
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 120W FM
Length: 38″
Connector:
SBB5: Gold-plated PL-259
SBB5NMO: NMO type
SBB7NMO
DualBand 2M/440MHz mobile antenna
Great gain, great coverage, black color makes it blend into the environment.
Capable of handling 70W of power, if you need a higher power antenna look at the CSB antennas:Max power 150W
Gain & Wavelength:
2M: 4.5dBi 6/8 wave center-load
70cm: 7.2dBi Three 5/8 waves in phase
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 70W FM
Length: 55″
Connector:
SBB7: Gold-plated PL-259
SBB7NMO: NMO type
SS460SBNMO
Dualband 2M/440MHz mobile antenna with a spring base to absorb brushes with tree limbs, flying debris, garage doors, etc… No antenna is indestructible, but the spring will help keep the antenna from breaking in most cases.
Gain& Wave:
2M: 1/4 wave 2.15dBi
70cm: 5/8 wave 3.8dBi
SWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 60W
Length: 18″
Connector:
SS460SB: Gold-plated PL-259
SS460SBNMO: NMO Type
SS680SBNMO
Specially designed dualband 2M/440MHz mobile antennas with a spring base to absorb brushes with tree limbs, flying debris, garage doors, etc… No antenna is indestructible, but the spring will help keep the antenna from breaking in most cases.
Gain& Wave:
2M: 2.15dBi, 1/2 wave
70cm: 4.15dBi, 5/8 wave
VSWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 80W
Length: 27″
Connector:
SS680SB: Gold-plated PL-259
SS680SBNMO: NMO type