Thread: vhf radio

Mate just had a brand new replacement radio fail it's survey. Apparently the screw-down antenna's are failing radio survey from brand new due to the connection at the point the base meets the antenna not being up to standard - so the entire antenna and base needed to be replaced with a sealed non-screw-down version just to pass survey. Apparently the screw-down design is an issue and not meeting the test standards for commercial work, but still able to be sold off the shelf for recreational use???