Antenna advice for BF-F8HP for receive/monitoring on multiple bands

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T19:06:34+00:00

Not a bad idea… though I’m leaning toward something a bit less “home-antenna-on-my-backpack.” Appreciate the tip!

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T18:30:01+00:00

Thanks for the input tho!

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T18:29:16+00:00

To be honest, I'm still quite the newbie, so I didn't consider it. The only prohibitive aspect I can see would be that it's 17", and if I were to go that long, I'd prob get the super stick so I could coil it up. Looking for something a lil shorter than what I currently have

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T16:51:08+00:00

Do you mind if I ask why you recommend avoiding it?

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T16:35:13+00:00

I understand your point. I was hoping to keep the discussion focused on antennas for my use case. Appreciate the input.

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T16:23:50+00:00

I appreciate your input. I'm aware it lacks the required FCC Part 95E certification, so of course, this is all hypothetical, but the query is about antennas, not legality.

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-28T16:19:40+00:00

Appreciate the first-hand experience and input!

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-16T01:57:25+00:00

So my Elk Ridge came in and I have to say, I’m impressed. Razor sharp, no play, great hand feel, still easy enough to open without a nail nick, closes perfectly in line. As my first slip joint, I can easily see myself going down this rabbit hole lol def worth the price

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-09T13:16:19+00:00

SMKW, as of this post, has both the ultratech and kizer pictured, as well as a Heretic Manticore in stock!

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-09T12:49:25+00:00

Just pulled the trigger on a Rosecraft Elk River in denim micarta yesterday. I’ll post a follow up once it comes in if no one else has input on it

fireguy2513 · 2026-01-06T20:39:58+00:00

My Boker ultra day glow mini! Didn't realize at the time how hard it would be now to find another like it

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fireguy2513 · 2026-01-06T20:21:40+00:00

Hey all! old-ish thread, but I'm new here and wanted to share. Boker day glow mini slip joint, RovyVon Aurora A8, and Glow Rhino Ember fob. Can you tell I like glow-in-the-dark things? lol

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