All Handheld Antennas Are Not Born The Same
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alt=""/>If you own a handheld transceiver of any type then the chances are it will come with a “rubber duck” style antenna. These flexible rubber-coated antennas are a compromise in 
alt=""/>If you own a handheld transceiver of any type then the chances are it will come with a “rubber duck” style antenna. These flexible rubber-coated antennas are a compromise in Hackaday
All Handheld Antennas Are Not Born The Same
If you own a handheld transceiver of any type then the chances are it will come with a “rubber duck” style antenna. These flexible rubb...
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All Handheld Antennas Are Not Born The Same
If you own a handheld transceiver of any type then the chances are it will come with a “rubber duck” style antenna. These flexible rubb...
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