There are lots of duel band antennas available, but most required extra mounting brackets. These brackets often restrict you as to where you can mount the antenna on your car.
One of my first mobile antennas for the car was a magnet mount antenna. I used it on the family car before I even had a driver’s license. I could mount it right in the centre of the roof, giving me excellent reflection from the car.
It was also easy to remove when I wasn’t in the car, or if we had to park the car in a low garage.
The dual band antenna is easy to put together on the magnetic base, and heavy-duty cable with PL-259 connector.
It comes with a very strong magnetic base that measures 91mm /3.6’’ across. After using it on the car, I doubt any wind or speed will blow it off the car like my older smaller magnet base antennas.
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Other option
While this antenna comes in silver with a PL259 plug, the other option is a black antenna with a SMA plug. That is the RA-UV713 available here https://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-ra-uv713-antenna-kithttps://www.radioddity.com/products/radioddity-ra-uv713-antenna-kit
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