What Are the Different Types of Antennas and What Are Their Advantages and Disadvantages?
For handheld radios, we generally distinguish between short antennas – known as stubby antennas – and long antennas, often called whip or helical antennas.
What Should I Pay Attention To?
The antenna must both fit the connector on your handheld radio and cover the frequency range your device operates on.
I Have Many Frequencies Programmed or Don’t Know Which Ones Are in Use
In this case, the easiest option is to use a broadband antenna that covers the entire frequency range of the respective band. Some manufacturers also use color markings on the antenna base – simply unscrew it and check.
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Short and Long Antennas?
Short Antennas
Short antennas are usually more comfortable to wear but cover only a smaller frequency range. They reduce transmission range and must be selected according to the specific frequencies used.
Long Antennas
Long antennas are generally more flexible, cover a wider frequency range, and can improve communication range. They are more sensitive in signal reception and put less mechanical stress on the radio’s antenna connector.
What Does “GPS” Mean on Some Antennas?
Some handheld radios have built-in GPS receivers without a separate antenna. If you use this feature, you’ll need an antenna that supports not only the VHF or UHF range but also the GPS frequency band.
How to Find the Right Antenna
First, filter by manufacturer and then by your radio model to find a compatible antenna.
Motorola VHF Helical Antenna 152-174MHz PMAD4118A
VHF Helical Antenna (152-174MHz) PMAD4118A • Type: Helical • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 152-174 MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Blue • Length (cm): 15 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series • Type: Helical • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 136-155 MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Yellow • Length (cm): 15 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series VHF HELICAL ANTENNA (152-174 MHZ)
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Motorola VHF Helical Antenna 144-165MHz PMAD4116A
• Type: Helical • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 144-165 MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Pink • Length (cm): 15 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series
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Kenwood KRA-27 M UHF-antenna 440-490 MHz red 15 cm
Länge: ca. 15cm, SMA-Anschluss, Markierung: rot, z.B. geeignet für TK-360, TK-370, TK-380, TK-3000, TK-3140, TK-3160, TK-3170(E4), TK-3180, TK-3202, TK-3260EX, TK-3302, TK-3360, NX-300(S/E4), NX-320(E2/E3), NX-330EX
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
SEPURA quarter-wave antenna 380-430MHz for STP8/9000, SC20 300-00418
green marking, length: approx. 16.2cm
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SEPURA Extended ATEX helical antenna, 380-414 430MHz & GPS, for Sepura STP8X 300-00883
with red protective cap, marking: blue, suitable for use in the complete TETRA band (380-430MHz), optimised for the TETRA BOS band (380-414MHz)
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
SEPURA Spiral Antenna 380-430MHz für STP8/9000, SC20 300-00417
SEPURA Spiral Antenna 380-430MHz für STP8/9000, SC20 300-00417
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
ANTENNA, STUBBY,ANTENNA, STUBBY, 400-527MHZ, 90MM, AN000348A01
Neu designte Antennengeneration. Kürzer, komfortabler zu tragen ohne an der Kleidung Fäden zu ziehen. Frequenzbereich: 400-527 MHz Länge: 90mm
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Motorola VHF Stubby Antenna 146-160MHz PMAD4120A
VHF Stubby Antenna (146-160MHz) • Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 146-160MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Purple • Length (cm): 9 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series
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Motorola VHF Stubby Antenna 160-174MHz PMAD4121B
VHF Stubby Antenna (160-174MHz) • Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 160-174MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: • Length (cm): 9 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series
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ANTENNA, STUBBY,ANTENNA, STUBBY, 440-490MHZ, 60MM, FERRULE
Neu designte Antennengeneration. Kürzer, komfortabler zu tragen ohne an der Kleidung Fäden zu ziehen. Frequenzbereich: 440-490Mhz Länge: 60mm
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SEPURA Extended helical antenna 380-430MHz, for SC21 310-00014
Length: approx. 51mm, color marking: green
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
VHF Wideband Whip Antenna 136-174MHz PMAD4147A
VHF Wideband Whip Antenna (136-174MHz) • Type: Whip • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 136-174 MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Green • Length (cm): 20
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Motorola UHF Stubby Antenna 380-470MHz PMAE4100A
UHF Stubby Antenna (380-470MHz) • Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: UHF • Frequency Range: 380-470MHz • GPS: N • Colour Code: Red • Length (cm): 9 • NOTE: Not generally compatible with GPS radio models except for the DP4x01e SMA models which utilise their own internal GPS / GNSS antennas.
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SEPURA Extended helical antenna, 410-430MHz for STP8/9000, SC20 300-00662
Marking: white
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Motorola Slim Whip Antenna UHF - 400-527MHz PMAE4079A
UHF SLIM WHIP Antenna (400-527MHz) • Type: Whip • Frequency Band: UHF • Frequency Range: 400-527MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: • Length (cm): 15 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series
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Motorola VHF Stubby Antenna 136-148MHz PMAD4119A
VHF Stubby Antenna (136-148MHz) • Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 136-148MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Gray • Length (cm): 9 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series
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Motorola 60mm Stubby Antenna UHF1 380-430 MHz AN000354A01 AN000354B01
• Type: Whip • Frequency Band: UHF • Frequency Range: 380-430MHz • GPS: N • Colour Code: Black • Length (cm): 6
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Kenwood KRA-26 M VHF antenna 146-162 MHz red 17 cm
Kenwood KRA-26 MVHF antennaFrequency: 146 – 162 MHzLength: 170 mmColor: RedAvailable as KRA-26M (146-162 MHz), KRA-26M2 (162-174 MHz), and KRA-26M3 (136-150 MHz).Compatible with, among others:NX-1200D-FN Set, NX-1200DE2, NX-1200DE3, NX-1200NE2, NX-1200NE3, NX-200GK, NX-200GK2, NX-220E, NX-220E dPMR, NX-220E2, NX-220E2 dPMR, NX-220E3, NX-220E3 dPMR, NX-230EXE, NX-240M, NX-240M2, NX-3200E, NX-3200E2, NX-3200E2-11B, NX-3200E3, NX-3220E, NX-3220E2, NX-3220E3, NX-5200E, NX-5200E2, NX-5200K2, NX-5200K3, NX-5300K5, NX-5300K6, NX-5400K2, NX-5400K3, TK-2000E, TK-2000E2 Set, TK-2000M, TK-2000T2, TK-2302E, TK-2302T, TK-2307M, TK-2317M, TK-2317M2, TK-2360E, TK-2360M, TK-2406M, TK-2407M, TK-D200E, TK-D200E2, TK-D200GE, TK-D200GE2, TK-D240E
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Motorola VHF Stubby Antenna 136-147MHz Ex PMAD4129A
VHF Stubby Antenna(136-147MHz)Ex • Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 136-147MHz • GPS: N • Colour Code: Yellow • Length (cm): 11
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Motorola Antenna UHF 403-520MHz Whip PMAE4016A
Antenna UHF 403-520MHz Whip • Type: Whip • Frequency Band: UHF • Frequency Range: 403-520MHz • GPS: No • Colour Code: N/A • Length (cm): 17 • ATEX Dust Rating: 2D
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Motorola HAD9742A Antenna VHF 146-162MHz Stubby
• Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 146-162MHz • GPS: N • Colour Code: Black • Length (cm): 9
Available at short notice (usually 3-5 days)
Motorola Antenna UHF 430-470MHz PMAE4003A
Antenna UHF 430-470MHz • Type: Stubby • Frequency Band: UHF • Frequency Range: 430-470MHz • GPS: N • Colour Code: Beige • Length (cm): 9 • Note: Not for use with GP-R IP67 Models.
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Motorola VHF Helical Antenna 136-155MHz PMAD4117A
VHF Helical Antenna (136-155MHz) • Type: Helical • Frequency Band: VHF • Frequency Range: 136-155 MHz • GPS: Y • Colour Code: Yellow • Length (cm): 15 • Intrinsic Safety Standard: UL-TIA4950 for DP2000e/DP4000e series
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