Dual Band Antenna Comparison
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This is a comparison of various dual band (VHF/UHF) NMO-mount antennas rated for TX and RX. This is not an exhaustive list by any means. Prices listed are from various vendors. They are not necessarily the lowest price and will change. They are intended to be used as rough estimates when comparing antennas. Not all options are listed for all antennas.
| Brand | Model | Length | VHF Gain | UHF Gain | VHF Range | UHF Range | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning | BR-180 | 37.5 | 2.4 | 5.5 | 144-148 | 440-450 | $22.95 | |
| Comet | B-10NMO | 12 | 0 | 2.15 | 146 | 446 | ||
| Comet | CA-2x4SR | 40 | 3.8 | 6.2 | 140-160 | 435-465 | Fold over hinge | $59.95 |
| Comet | SBB-2NMO | 18 | 2.15 | 3.8 | Ham | Ham | ||
| Comet | SBB-5NMO | 38 | 3 | 5.5 | 146 | 446 | ||
| Comet | SBB-7NMO | 55 | 4.5 | 7.2 | Ham | Ham | ||
| Comet | SS-460SBNMO | 18 | 2.15 | 3.8 | 146 | 446 | ||
| Comet | SS-680SBNMO | 27 | 2.15 | 4.15 | 146 | 446 | ||
| Comet | SSB-1NMO | 16.5 | 1.5 | 2.15 | 144-148 | 440-450 | Flexi | $36.95 |
| Comtelco | A1131-X | 19 | Unity | 2.5 | 144-160 | 435-460 | Also 885-970. Mid coil closed. Also available in black and/or with spring | $29.40 |
| Comtelco | A1131-Y | 19 | Unity | 2.5 | 150-165 | 450-470 | Also 806-940 | |
| Comtelco | A1131-Z | 19 | Unity | 2.5 | 150-174 | 450-475 | Also 825-895 | |
| Comtelco | A1132-x | 19 | 2.5 | 4 | 140-170 | 440-470 | Mid coil open; same band/color options as A1131 | $38.95 |
| Comtelco | A1510WTB | 20 | Unity | 3 | 140-170 | 440-490 | Also 730-800 (+3dB); Not omnidirectional | $52.00 |
| Comtelco | A1531 | 19 | Unity | 2.5 | 140-170 | 440-470 | $54.60 | |
| Comtelco | A1833x-40 | 32 | 2.5 | 4 | 140-150 | 440-450 | $67.20 | |
| Comtelco | A1833x-50 | 32 | 2.5 | 4 | 150-160 | 450-460 | Pic | $67.20 |
| Comtelco | A1833x-60 | 32 | 2.5 | 4 | 160-170 | 460-470 | $69.30 | |
| Diamond | NR72BNMO | 13.8 | 2.15 | 2.15 | Ham | Ham | $39.95 | |
| Laird | A150/450C | 18 | 2 | 4 | 150-174 | 450-470 | Available in black and/or with spring | $22.95 |
| Laird | C150/450C | 35 | 2 | 5 | 150-160 | 450-470 | Available in black and/or with spring | $49.95 |
| Laird | WPD136M6C-001 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 136-174 | 380-520 | Also 760-870 Pic | $89.95 |
| Larsen | NMO150/450/800 | 16.5 | 2.14 ± 1 | 2.14 ± 1 | 150-165 | 450-470 | Also 806-940 | $29.95 |
| Larsen | NMO150/450C | 37.25 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 150-154 | 450-460 | ||
| Larsen | NMO150450C | 37.25 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 150-154 | 450-465 | $49.95 | |
| Larsen | NMO2/70SH | 19 | 2.14 | 4 | 144-148 | 440-450 | ||
| Maxrad | BMAX150/450 | 20 | Unity | 2 | 150-160 | 450-470 | Spring +$10 | $29.95 |
| Maxrad | MBD1444 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 144-148 | 440-448 | ||
| Tram | 1180 | 36.5 | 3 | 6 | 144-148 | 440-450 | $16.95 | |
| Tram | 1182 | 36.5 | 3 | 6 | 150-160 | 450-470 | $19.95 |
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Gain: dB
Frequency Range: MHz
