Diamond CR320A Review

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Here's my take on the Tri band 2m/220/440 Diamond CR320A (so239) mobile antenna.

So far it is a pretty good antenna. seems pretty solid except where it can be folded up seems to have a bit of warble to it but that is expected. i did some test runs @ 85 MPH with good results on 2m 220 and 440 on the freeway. i am QRP on 220 but was able to make it okay on a few 30Mi + repeaters. tho 2m isnt that great but 220 and 440 is where it really shows its true gain. 2m gain is about what was expected about the same as a 1/4 antenna.

Now here is some close up photos of the Diamond CR320A.

ANLI dual compared to Diamond tri (anli 23", diamond 38").

Diamond folded over

center coils

front to back: Diamond CR320A, 440 phantom, 800-1200mhz phantom.

 

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Update: i decided to remove every screw on the antenna to find every piece powder coated, so i got out my wire brush and removed the paint on each part that was screwed together. make sure if you buy one that you check that.... it helped i guess the paint created a insulator on the mid and upper sections of the antenna.. good thing i only do the minimum amount of power needed.