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Comet
Comet SMA-24 (SMA-Male)
The premium choice for SMA-Male radios. You pay for Comet's build quality more than for a big performance jump, but it is the whip that will not let you down.
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How we scored it
Performance is derived from the antenna's length in wavelengths on each band it covers, not from the advertised gain. How we score →
Length versus wavelength
What 450 mm Buys You
An antenna radiates according to its length measured in wavelengths, not according to the number on the packaging. Here is where this one lands on each band it covers.
| Band | Wavelength | This antenna | Works out as |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHF146 MHz | 2053 mm | 0.22 λ | quarter wave |
| UHF435 MHz | 689 mm | 0.65 λ | 5/8 wave |
Decision helper
Is this antenna right for you?
Yes, if you're…
- ✓Yaesu, Kenwood, and similar SMA-Male radios
- ✓Operators who want a long-lasting quality whip
Skip it, if you're…
- ✕Baofeng-style radios with SMA-Female jacks (get the SMA-24J)
- ✕Tight budgets
Tradeoffs
The good and the bad
What we like
- Premium build from a respected maker
- Superflex element resists kinking
- Correct SMA-Male jack for Yaesu and Kenwood
- Strong 70cm performance
What we don't
- Costs more than a Nagoya
- Long at 17.7 inches
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Overview
The Comet SMA-24 is the SMA-Male version of Comet's premium superflex dual-band whip, built for radios with an SMA-Male antenna jack. It gives Yaesu, Kenwood, and TYT owners a high-quality alternative to the Nagoya whips.
Like the SMA-24J, it is a 17.7-inch superflex element with strong 70cm performance and build quality well above the cheap clones. Confirm your radio uses an SMA-Male jack before buying.
Specifications
| Frequency bands | VHF, UHF |
| Gain | 3.50 dBi |
| Connector | SMA-Male |
| Length | 450 mm |
| Antenna type | whip |
| Flexible | Yes |
| color | Black |
| unitCount | 0 |
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Key Features
- 17.7-inch superflex dual-band whip (144/430 MHz)
- Comet-rated 2.15 dBi on 2m, 3.5 dBi on 70cm
- SMA-Male connector for Yaesu, Kenwood, and similar female-jack radios
- Superflex element resists kinking and stress on the antenna port
- Japanese-made build a step above budget clones