Connecting external aerial to Icom IC-41s Handheld

[chancar]

Hi boys and girls.

Just purchased an ICOM IC-41s, pretty happy with it but for longer range comms, I am thinking about purchasing a ground dependent RFI 6.5dB external aerial and connecting the new hand-held ICOM to it. (So I get the best of both worlds!)
My question is what connection would I need to buy to connect the new aerial to the handheld Icom IC-41s? Has anyone done this sucessfully, and If so can I learn from any mistakes you made or any tips you have!

cheers all

Chancar

 

[bmurray2250]

Yes some people I know have the Icom 5w handheld which connects to a vehcile mounted antenna. They simply disconnect the handheld antenna and connect the coax cable to the socket.

 

[Flying Circus]

dont the icoms have a screw on thread tho as opposed to a coax push and twist??? i think thats what my icoms have ... (i dont have them with me at current so im not 100%)

 

[bmurray2250]

I can't remember if it is a screw type or BNC (push and twist) but the correct connector will be needed to attach the antenna

 

[OutBacker]

From the looks of it, the connector looks screw and it might be SMA. My first port of call would be Jaycar and see if it is a standard connector. Otherwise you'd need to see a RF connector specialist. Icom don't seem to have an external antenna kit as an option.

If they stock it, it will probably be

Gold SMA CRIMP Plug - RG58U - Jaycar Electronics

OR

MINI UHF MALE RG59 - Jaycar Electronics

If you can buy them end then you can buy a PL259 (CB type) female and you can make a small converter to plug into any standard Antenna.

Brad

 

[bmurray2250]

Someone else I talked to has the setup you are after and would expect it to be a standard connector for RF. They didn't mention any issues in getting parts to do the job

 

[chancar]

Connecting external Aerial to ICM IC-41s Handheld

Thanks for the responses, everyone. I will speak to ICOM directly to see what they recommend, mentioning the comments in this forum.

Cheers for your time

Chancar