Advice needed please.
I bought a MFJ-1724B dual band 2meter/440 antenna for use in the truck to get started.
Receives very well......as soon as the FCC posts my call sign I can transmit and see how well the antenna transmits.
Is that a good enough antenna for now.
I'm looking at a COMET 146/446MHz Spring Mobile Antenna, Black, Gain: 1.5 / 4.15 dBi, Conn: NMO, Max: 60 Watts, Length: 18". Spring in base and spring steel element allows antenna to flex.
Using a permanent mount that I would mount on the top of the truck cab.
My current radio is a Yaesu Ft-60r
Eventually moving up to a Yaesu 857-D
Before I spend 75/80 bucks I'd like to make sure I get what I need for now and the future.
Of course I a NOOB so be gentle.