The CHA TACHAT will double & triple the band width of the typical ham stick, depending on the band.
Without a doubt, the single most important purchase youll ever make is the antenna. Mono-band antennas like ham sticks, work about as good or slightly better than a short stubby screwdriver - but without help, their bandwidth is annoyingly narrow, particularly on the lower bands. This can be a disruptive issue if you change frequencies often, as operators typically do. While the ham stick type antenna has some negatives, as any antenna will, the pluses outweigh the minuses. The price point of the ham stick antenna makes them compelling. Mono-band Mobile Whips, or HAM STICK Whips, make HF mobile or portable operating fun and easy! Theyre small, lightweight, efficient, and super-easy to use. Their sleek, low-profile construction, has low wind loading, and their semi-rigid fiberglass construction eliminates the need for springs or guys.