HT1250 Antenna?

K-9 Paul · Post by **K-9 Paul** » Fri Nov 16, 2001 9:25 pm

I know this has been discussed to death...but I am trying to optimize my HT1250. Currently I use the VHF stubby that came with it (pointed in shape). I have read on this post that this antenna doesn't perform particularly well. How about Motorola's HAD9742A antenna? I prefer the stubby style antenna due to it's low profile.
Thanks for your comments.

Post by **/\/\y 2 cents** » Sat Nov 17, 2001 2:04 am

Since piece of crap ht1250's dont have Wave guide antenna connectors, I'd say an MT1000 VHF Heliflex antenna (molded neoprene type) are you best option. I would have said the motorola VHF wideband, (VHF sidestabber) but it has a waveguide type connector

hobbes · Post by **hobbes** » Sat Nov 17, 2001 7:40 am

The antennas that shipped with the ht1250 for VHF are crap, both the regular and the stubby antenna. I replaced my antenna with the VHF antenna for a MT1000, and my reception improved very dramatically. For VHF, unless you're working in a very small area or are in close proximity to a repeater, you should probably forget the stubby antenna. Sure, it's more comfortable, but you're going to get lousy performance.

SD70MAC · Post by **SD70MAC** » Sun Nov 18, 2001 6:03 am

I have an HT1250 with a MT1000 antenna and i think it is much better that the one that it comes with!I also have a HT750 with a stubby GP300 style antenna for my wife and it is poor receive compared to the MT1000 antenna.But if you must have a stub this one is ok.

Astro_Saber · Post by **Astro_Saber** » Sun Nov 18, 2001 9:36 am

I use the stubby wideband one from the p something or other series.

its short but has more gain. dont remeber what model its from but i use it on my saber