[Hosana]

I have three 2 watt Murs radios and would like to get a good quality antenna for them. What would you recommend?

[BigSlick]

What frequency are they and do you plan to use them in a car? Some radios use a BNC terminal for the antenna and others use a screw in type. You may need an adapter. If you plan to use them in the field then a high gain rubber duck antenna would be the most practical. These antennas are not like the typical Rubber ducks and depending on the frequency can be up to 17 inches long. Expect a 2 to 3 db gain over the stock antenna.

Here is a link for you to explore. http://www.hamcontact.com/adi/adi_ht.html There are other sources out there, this is just one of them.

If you are going to use them while driving around I would suggest a mag mount antenna.

[Hosana]

What frequency are they and do you plan to use them in a car? Some radios use a BNC terminal for the antenna and others use a screw in type. You may need an adapter. If you plan to use them in the field then a high gain rubber duck antenna would be the most practical. These antennas are not like the typical Rubber ducks and depending on the frequency can be up to 17 inches long. Expect a 2 to 3 db gain over the stock antenna.

Here is a link for you to explore. http://www.hamcontact.com/adi/adi_ht.html There are other sources out there, this is just one of them.

If you are going to use them while driving around I would suggest a mag mount antenna.

They are 151.820MHz...151.880MHz...151.940MHz...151.570MHz...151.600MHz

They will be used mainly outside. Weather related emergencies, earthquakes and tidal waves.

[BigSlick]

I would think the telescoping antenna would be the best performer out of the ones shown on that page. It does not specify the MURS frequencies only says VHF. Most of those antennas are for use at 144-148 mhz and 70 cm though the antenna may be forgiving. The only downside to using a telescoping antenna on a handheld is it may exert more stress on the base of the antenna connection. I hope this helps. I am certain others will chime in here on some other recommendations as well.

[Joe B.]

They are 151.820MHz...151.880MHz...151.940MHz...151.570MHz...151.600MHz

They will be used mainly outside. Weather related emergencies, earthquakes and tidal waves.I suggest you approach a Two Way Radio shop that supplies local police, fire and EMS departments with radios, ask to purchase a gain antenna for your radio for VHF Hi-Band or your specific 151mhz band. Our local electric co-op operates a Two Way shop and I bought (actually traded for) a new long range gain antenna for my Kenwood TK 272G handheld there. The difference in transmit and receive is noticeable.

I notice that the last two frequencies are the old color dot frequencies blue and green, which now belong not only to MURS but are shared with the unlicensed Citizen's Band VHF channels. There are also 151.625 and 151.955 the red and purple dots respectively. Anyone can use those four frequencies without licensing at 2 watts or less. I do not know licensing requirements if any for other MURS frequencies.

[Hosana]

Thank you Big Slick and Joe B. thats what I call excellent service gentlemen. Do you guys have a tip jar?;) Seriously though, you guys have been a huge help and I appreciate it.