Note that the Smiley Mini is not deigned for long range, but it excels at vertical TX and (think a ditch to a ridgeline) due to the gain, which affects the radiation lobes. The Mini is of course the most portable. The Smiley Slim Duck is much better for med-long range, with double the gain, and the Smiley Super Stick is even more gain, so even more range, but no much for vertical TX. You should always use the best antenna to meet your current comms goal, as there are always compromises with portability, gain (radiation pattern), vertical/horizontal range, bandwidth, and durability, etc.
I have heard good things about the Smiley's. I am about to order the 4inch 465mhz Duck which is what this one looks like. The slim 5/8 was also considered. Did you do any test with it?
There are so many good gmrs ht’s out there now. But there’s something about each of them that I don’t like that makes me hold off from buying. I’ve had my kg-935g for a year now with the Jpole out on the roof. And now that I can use it with chirp I can receive way more. Either way wouxun radios are the superior radio imo you can’t go wrong with wouxun. Great video.
Most people make videos about radios or ask other people on the band if they can hear them. It’s a perfect excuse for an absolute loner with no friends.
Note that the Smiley Mini is not deigned for long range, but it excels at vertical TX and (think a ditch to a ridgeline) due to the gain, which affects the radiation lobes. The Mini is of course the most portable. The Smiley Slim Duck is much better for med-long range, with double the gain, and the Smiley Super Stick is even more gain, so even more range, but no much for vertical TX. You should always use the best antenna to meet your current comms goal, as there are always compromises with portability, gain (radiation pattern), vertical/horizontal range, bandwidth, and durability, etc.
Thank you for the explanation. I am still learning!
I’ve had good luck with the smiley slim 5/8 antenna
I have heard good things about the Smiley's. I am about to order the 4inch 465mhz Duck which is what this one looks like. The slim 5/8 was also considered. Did you do any test with it?
I am still waiting for mine to arrive.
There are so many good gmrs ht’s out there now. But there’s something about each of them that I don’t like that makes me hold off from buying. I’ve had my kg-935g for a year now with the Jpole out on the roof. And now that I can use it with chirp I can receive way more. Either way wouxun radios are the superior radio imo you can’t go wrong with wouxun. Great video.
Agreed
As a ham with 3 wouxans I could not agree more! It doesn't have to be the Japanese Mafia for hams
Gmrs will expand big time
🍿👋 i haven't messed with gmrs here
Def worth checking out!
How's the swr on the srh77ch ?not sure if it's tuned for GMRS.DId you ever checked it out?Thanks
I have not checked it out. waiting on santa to bring me an swr meter!
Just retired and got a PRO and for a newby it is hard to understand.
I'm semi retired and I just received mine it's complicated for me so far ... I'll learn I reckon...
I'm happy to answer any questions on the radio if you're stuck on anything. :)
License haha
WRUN919 Saint Xavier,MT
Most people make videos about radios or ask other people on the band if they can hear them. It’s a perfect excuse for an absolute loner with no friends.
Those would be the Sad Hams.