Boost Your Portable Radio Performance
In most applications, the OEM "rubber duck" antenna, as fitted to the majority of handportable radios serves a functional purpose, allowing satisfactory communications in most operating scenarios.
But what if you need a better range or are operating on the very fringe of your communications network – what can you do?
The OEM antenna is often a compromise between size & performance. Having a longer better-performing antenna would not lie well with the majority of operators looking for a small portable radio. So the compromise is, in most cases, a short helically wound rubber encapsulated wire antenna of 10-15 cm length. Some manufacturers also have “stubby’ versions of the standard antenna which are shorter and even less efficient.
Amphenol Procom have a range of longer full ¼ wavelength antennas (approximately 45cms long @ VHF frequencies and 20cms @ UHF frequencies) which far outperforms the OEM antennas. Tests have shown that an 8-10dB increase in signal level can be achieved, which could be the difference between getting your emergency call heard or receiving that all-important announcement.
Before purchase, check the implications of this antenna in terms of the radio IP rating, EMF and SAR levels to understand how this antenna could affect such features.
If you have any questions or would like further information about this antenna range, please call our team on 01227 743099 or email
sales@antennapro.co.uk.
12/09/2023
