Opek HR-603VU - How is it in real world?

[Zaper]

Hi,

I like to buy better antennas for the Baofengs UV-5R and UV-3R and the Opek HR-603VU looks nice in paper and price:

OPEK - HR-601VU - VHF/UHF Dual Band Portable Ham Radio HT Antenna BNC
$14.99 + 5.95 shipping at American Radio Supply.

OPEK: HR-603VU-BNC
Connector: BNC-Male
Impedance: 50-Ohms
1/4 Wave (VHF) and 5/8 Wave (UHF)
2.15 dB Gain (VHF) and 5.3 dB Gain (UHF)
Frequency Range: 144-148 MHz (VHF) - 440-450 MHz (UHF)
Length: 16.5 Inches (420 mm)
Whip Shape Memory Alloy

I need a pair of SMA-F/BNC-F to convert the radios to BNC.

Is it worth it? or better get a Diamond RH77CA/Comet 24

Regards!

AJ

 

[Robb]

The Comet SMA-24 is unbeatable - IMO.
Eham gave the Opek two thumbs down.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5531

 

[Mudfoot]

Comet now makes the SMA-24 with the reverse SMA standard. No need for any goofy adapter.

http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamantht/2192.html