5 best car antennas

Excellent budget purchase for the first time. This active antenna from Supra, like the entire range, is available in almost every store, which means that its maintenance is simple.There are 2 "antennae" here at once, they are made in the form of elastic pins with glued tips. They came to replace thin wires with a transparent adhesive base and significantly increased the reliability of the device.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of VHF / FM reception. It's phenomenal for such a low price. The active antenna manufacturer's savings are noticeable in the package - it is extremely scarce and you will not find anything useful for maintenance in it, there is not even a napkin and double-sided tape.

An antenna created by the Russians for Russia and for use in its harsh conditions. It perfectly receives a signal in the GSM range from 900 to 1800 MHz. This range is the standard for it, and when it goes beyond it, problems and distortions are observed. Well suited for those whose priority is to receive phone calls, rather than listening to music.

Under normal conditions, the gain is an impressive 5.5 dB, which increases the signal strength by almost 3.5 times. On sale you can find several options for the model with FME or SMA connectors. Additional adapters are not required, which reduces the complexity of operation. The declared wind resistance is up to 150 km / h, but with the right installation, this parameter can be slightly increased.

Compactness is the main advantage of this active car antenna. Quick and discreet installation will ensure that the device is placed under the windshield silkscreen, which will allow it to last much longer than its "external" counterparts.The model is extremely sensitive to the shape of the body, its metal parts. We do not recommend fixing it tightly the first time, it is better to look for the optimal location on the case.

If everything is done correctly, then a well-established antenna is capable of picking up a signal at a distance of up to 70 km from the city, which is almost the maximum within the ultrashort wave range. Ideal for replacing the standard "whistling" antenna. The scope of delivery includes antenna care products, including an alcohol wipe for degreasing the installation site.

A primitive in terms of performance antenna for a car, where there is simply nothing to break. True, and its installation is not easy, additional seats in the roof will be required. First of all, it will be useful for those who need constant communication via GSM.

If we talk about technical characteristics, then both the standard 900/1800 MHz bands and 3G (2100 MHz) and 4G / LTE (2600 MHz) are supported here. The Wi-Fi range is represented by a 2.4 GHz channel, but it is rather for show and has a mediocre connection quality. The gain varies from 4.9dB for GSM 900 to 5.8dB for LTE. The installation is exclusively stationary.

The best car antenna in the MW range in our opinion. The length of 1.8 meters has become the optimal solution, combining safe use and efficiency. With its help, the standing wave ratio can be adjusted to less than 1.2, which is very good. Pleased with the build quality, as well as the materials themselves.The base is assembled from stainless steel and includes both the fixing base and the rod itself.

Weight is small only about 700 grams. The fastening in this case is loaded weakly and lasts longer. But even under such conditions, with a strong wind, it will bend. The nominal power is 1 kW, but for a short time it can be increased up to 1.7 kW. Of course, there are more powerful models, but why overpay for additional features when these are in abundance. As the main drawback, we note the biting price, but the quality is at the highest level and you won’t have to worry about unnecessary interference and problems.