Tram 1500-Watt Fiberglass Whip CB Antenna vs Comet CA-2x4SR Mobile Antenna

Buy the Tram 1500 if your radio is a CB and you want a simple, tough fiberglass whip that handles high power. Buy the Comet CA-2x4SR if you also use 2m/70cm ham or scan those bands, since it covers far more frequencies with real gain. The Tram is a single-band CB antenna with a 1,500-watt rating and a 3/8-inch stud mount; the Comet is a shorter dual-band antenna rated 150 watts with a fold-over hinge and a PL-259 base. Owners of fiberglass whips like the Tram report they hold up to weather and flex; the Comet is the more versatile antenna but its lower power rating and UHF mount suit ham and scanner use more than high-power CB.

• Choose the Tram 1500 if you run a CB radio, want a rugged fiberglass whip, and need headroom for high transmit power.
• Choose the Comet CA-2x4SR if you want one antenna for 2m, 70cm, CB and scanner listening, and value the fold-over hinge.