UHF Handheld antenna question

It will be fine as is but if you can park it where the aerial can see plenty of sky it will be better then below the window line.

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At times, in the car, I use our 5W GME6200 with the stumpy antenna and it has a very good reach - more than adequate for local area comms while mobile.

Thanks for reassurance and tips!

Just be aware that using a hand held radio inside the cabin may interfere with some electronics of the vehicle. An external antennae is best and safest.

Ross
I use my GME 5 watter in the 80 series all the time with no problems and the troopy is built like the proverbial outhouse (electronically speaking) so will give you no problems. Range with the handheld does get limited to almost line of site depending on the terrrain but is generally good enough with normal convoy separation. External antenna will increase the range but is generally not needed.