Smiley Antenna 465 MHz 5/8 Wave Slim Duck Antenna | SMA Female Connector | UHF Handheld Radio Antenna | GMRS, Off-Road, Scanner & Emergency($26.95Value)

Description

GMRS Handheld Radio Antenna Ham Radio SMA female Electrical- -50 Watts Max Power - Impedance matched to the portable Helical Elements Construction- - Exterior exclusive NT-mil covering - Dipped in synthetic rubber to provide a weather seal & webb coil, preventing distortion - Highly efficient copper-plated helical wound hardened steel wire, Flow soldered nickel plated brass base The Smiley Antenna 465 MHz 5/8 Wave Slim Duck is one of Smiley Antenna's most popular UHF handheld antennas, designed for users who want maximum performance in a compact, flexible package. Hand tuned with a 465 MHz center frequency and optimized for operation throughout the 460-470 MHz range, this antenna is engineered to provide dependable communications and monitoring capability across a wide variety of UHF applications. FEATURES: Tuned to 465 MHz center frequency Optimized operating range of 460-470 MHz Efficient 5/8 wave design Approximately 6 dBd gain characteristics Compact 4" overall length Flexible base-loaded construction One-piece NT-MIL protective covering Hand tuned and assembled in the USA SMA Female connector Machined brass center pin and Delrin insulator Nickel-plated connector body for corrosion resistance The Slim Duck utilizes an efficient 5/8 wave design to maximize handheld radio performance while maintaining a compact profile for everyday carry, portable operation, emergency kits, field use, and vehicle-based communications. Popular applications include: GMRS Communications Off-Road Communications Overlanding Activities Rugged Radio Style Systems PCI Style Systems Scanner Listening Race Communications Monitoring Weather Monitoring Public Safety Monitoring Transportation Monitoring Event Operations Emergency Preparedness Business Communications Public Works Communications General UHF Communications This SMA Female connector version utilizes Smiley Antenna's modular connector system. A solid machined brass center pin provides strength and positive electrical contact through a durable Delrin insulator. The connector body is nickel plated for corrosion resistance, durability, and long service life. Since 1984, Smiley Antenna Co., Inc. has hand assembled and hand tuned antennas in the USA using master reference antennas and actual radio systems. Unlike many mass-produced antennas, Smiley Antennas are optimized for real-world handheld radio operation where the radio, battery, operator, and surrounding environment all affect antenna performance. Connector: SMA Female Center Frequency: 465 MHz Operating Range: 460-470 MHz Gain: Approximately 6 dBd Length: Approximately 4 Inches Made in USA ✔ TUNED FOR 465 MHZ UHF PERFORMANCE – Hand tuned with a 465 MHz center frequency and optimized for operation throughout the 460-470 MHz range for compatible UHF communication and monitoring systems. ✔ HIGH PERFORMANCE 5/8 WAVE DESIGN – Approximately 6 dBd gain characteristics in a compact 4" flexible antenna designed to maximize handheld radio performance while maintaining portability. ✔ GMRS, OFF-ROAD & OVERLAND READY – Popular for off-road recreation, overlanding, trail communications, Rugged Radio style systems, PCI style systems, outdoor adventures, and preparedness activities. ✔ SCANNER LISTENING & MONITORING – Excellent for scanner listening, receive-only monitoring, race communications monitoring, weather monitoring, transportation monitoring, public safety monitoring, and event operations. ✔ STRONG & FLEXIBLE CONSTRUCTION – Sealed in synthetic rubber and protected by Smiley Antenna's one-piece NT-MIL covering system for long-lasting durability and field use. ✔ PREMIUM MODULAR CONNECTOR SYSTEM – Features a solid machined brass center pin, Delrin insulator, and nickel-plated connector body for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. ✔ HAND TUNED IN THE USA SINCE 1984 – Hand assembled and hand tuned by Smiley Antenna Co., Inc. using master reference antennas and real-world radio systems.