“When these started showing up in the civilian radio space I got excited – the best tactical antenna design was now available in a VHF/UHF format suitable to the most common handheld radios on the market, be it Baofengs, DMR units, or anything in between. One thing about it – the version I carry is the BNC connector base, as the SMA connection point on all handhelds, whether male or female, is inherently weak. For that reason our SMA-BNC adapters allow for an increased surface area attaching to the radio body making for a stronger, more rugged antenna connection. In addition, its a quick detach, making running coax to external wire antennas quick and simple in the field as we cover in the RTO and Recce Courses.”
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https://brushbeater.org/2023/07/21/bnc-gooseneck-a-better-tactical-antenna/