- Does the CR8900 cover 10m, 6m, 2m and 70cm?
- Yes. It is a quad-band mobile antenna for those four ham bands, with 5.5dBi gain on 70cm.
- Can I use it with a magnet mount?
- No. Diamond does not recommend magnet mounts for this antenna. Use a trunk-lid or body mount with a good ground.
- Is a cable or mount included?
- No. The antenna ships without a cable or mount, so you supply the UHF-female mount and coax.
- How much power can it handle?
- It is rated for 60W and 50 ohms, which covers most mobile transceivers.
- What does the fold-over base do?
- It lets you fold the whip down for garages, car washes and low clearances without removing the antenna.
- How long is it?
- It is 1.26m long and weighs 490g, so plan for clearance and a strong mount.
- Where is the Diamond Antenna CR8900 4-Band Mobile Antenna cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $69.99, 45% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Diamond Antenna CR8900 4-Band Mobile Antenna?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Buy Two Way Radios, hamradioshop.it, GPS Central, Kamsat, eBay.