Ham Radio Vehicle Car Mobile Antenna Dual Band VHF UHF 136-174MHz 400-520MHz Magnetic Base PL259 Male for BTECH ICOM Kenwood Midland Yaesu TYT AnyTone Amateur Two Way

🔹 DUAL BAND VHF/UHF COVERAGE – FULL AMATEUR BANDWIDTH Covers VHF 136-174 MHz (2-meter band) and UHF 400-520 MHz (70cm band) , providing complete compatibility with most amateur radio frequencies. VSWR ≤ 1.5 ensures efficient power transfer and minimal signal loss. The antenna height is 47cm (18.5 inches) – compact enough for low-clearance garages yet long enough for optimal reception. 🔹 STRONG MAGNETIC BASE – SECURE TOOL-FREE MOUNTING The heavy-duty magnetic base (280g total antenna weight) provides strong holding power on any ferrous metal surface – vehicle roof, trunk lid, hood, or truck bed rail. The base features a protective rubber ring to prevent scratching your vehicle‘s paint. Tested to stay secure at highway speeds up to 120km/h (75mph). No drilling, no permanent modifications – simply place on a metal surface and you‘re ready to go. 🔹 PL259 MALE CONNECTOR + SMA FEMALE ADAPTER – UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Features the industry-standard PL259 (UHF Male) connector with 3m / 10ft RG58/U low-loss coaxial cable pre-attached. Includes an SMA Female to SO239 (UHF Female) adapter, allowing connection to radios with either PL259 or SMA antenna jacks. This plug-and-play design connects directly to most mobile ham radios, base stations, handhelds (via adapter), and scanners. 🔹 PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION – DURABLE & WEATHER-RESISTANT Built with high-quality materials to withstand the rigors of mobile operation. The flexible, spring-loaded whip antenna absorbs shocks from road bumps, low-hanging branches, and car washes without breaking. Weather-resistant design ensures reliable performance in rain, snow, and extreme temperatures (-30°C to +70°C). The 47cm (18.5-inch) whip provides an excellent balance of performance and low profile. 🔹 OMNIDIRECTIONAL RADIATION PATTERN – 360° COVERAGE Features an omnidirectional radiation pattern, allowing the antenna to receive and transmit signals from all directions. This eliminates the need for precise aiming – ideal for mobile use where your vehicle is constantly changing direction relative to the repeater or base station. 🔹 WIDE COMPATIBILITY – WORKS WITH MAJOR HAM RADIO BRANDS Compatible with popular mobile ham radio transceivers and handhelds (with included adapter) from leading manufacturers: BTECH: UV-50X2, UV-25X2, GMRS-V1 ICOM: IC-2730A, IC-2300H, ID-5100A, plus handhelds with SMA Kenwood: TM-281A, TM-V71A, TH-D74A (with adapter) Midland: MXT115, MXT275, MXT400 Yaesu: FT-2900R, FT-7900R, FTM-300DR, FT-60R (with adapter) TYT: TH-7800, TH-9800 AnyTone: AT-778UV, AT-5888UV, AT-6666 🔹 ⚠️ INSTALLATION & GROUND PLANE TIPS For optimal performance, mount the antenna on a large metal surface (vehicle roof is ideal) – the metal surface acts as a counterpoise/ground plane. Before transmitting, always check your Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) with an SWR meter. A properly matched antenna (SWR < 2.0) protects your radio‘s final amplifier from damage.