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K25 UHF 460-482 Stubby Antenna for Motorola CT250 CT450 EX500 EX600 CP200 CP185
$ 11.87
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Description
5.11.20 updated****SEE Pandemic Shipping / Delivery Information Below****
K25
UHF Short Stubby Portable Antenna
Custom fine-tuned with Precision and Accuracy
for High Performance Analog or Digital communications
in the
UHF 460 to 482 MHz
frequency range
If you are looking for more performance than what any known-brand OEM or any other aftermarket mass produced portable antenna claim to achieve you are in the right place.
Each of our antennas are retuned by hand to deliver absolute maximum communications performance with real certified results over a guaranteed frequency range.
We create and develop outstanding “no BS products” that meet communication needs better than any competitor.
Fact:
a
Bigger
antenna is usually
NOT BETTER
,
just really
Big!
Our custom compact portable antennas are optimized for amazing high performance through careful frequency resonance tuning, intricate impedance matching, copper element efficiency, and a predictable omnidirectional signal pattern.
No other look-a-like antenna can compare with our high standards and measured results.
This listing is for one UHF Stubby antenna that was purchased new directly from a known-brand and then custom fine-tuned with lab grade equipment to specifically cover the
460 to 482 MHz
frequency range with a VSWR of 1.5:1 or better for true high performance FM analog or digital communications range.
The portable radios and remote speaker mics shown in the photos are shown for reference only and are not included.
Our antenna will also reduce the current draw on the portable radio battery during transmit for a longer battery run time without having to change batteries.
We include a
90 day
limited warranty against any defects in materials or workmanship.
If you require a different antenna frequency range anywhere in the
406 to 512 MHz
UHF band please see our special
C25
UHF antenna listing.
The
K25
antenna is only
2 inches
tall with a final height tolerance of plus or minus 1/8 of an inch as measured from the bottom of the weather skirt to the top cap of the antenna. The antenna covering is made of black flexible PVC and has a bottom weather skirt to protect the RF connection on the radio housing. The bottom of the
1/4-32 threaded stud antenna connector
is color coded with a single
green
stripe
as shown in our photo.
We silver solder all reworked internal antenna connections.
The retuning of the short stubby antenna achieves a minimum signal gain of up to
+3 dB
that will effectively double your transmit and receive signal power due to the very low VSWR and excellent 50 ohm impedance match as compared to an untuned antenna.
Our retuning also allows for a much smaller antenna height without any loss of performance by eliminating all of the unused space inside the antenna covering.
Please see the
Certified Performance Graph Image
of this custom tuned high performance UHF antenna.
This antenna is compatible with the following radio models;
BC130,
BPR40,
CP100,
CP125,
CP150,
CP185,
CP200,
CP200D,
CP200XLS,
CP50,
CT150,
CT250,
CT450,
CT450LS,
EX500,
EX600,
EX600XLS,
EXPO,
GP68,
GP300,
GP350,
HT10,
HT50,
HT90,
HT440,
HT600, HT750,
HT1250,
HT1250LS,
HT1550,
HT1550LS,
MT1000,
MX300,
P10,
P50,
P100,
P110,
P200,
P1225,
PR400,
PR860,
PRO1150,
PRO2150,
PRO3150,
PRO5150,
PRO7150,
PRO9150,
SABER,
SP10,
SP11,
SP21,
SP50,
SP50+,
SPORT,
and the TS11.
It will also work great on top of any Public Safety Speaker Microphone (PSM or PSSM) that requires a UHF antenna with a SMA RF connection to be used on the microphone housing.
Our antenna does not have GPS capability that some radio models require.
This antenna meets all of the following criteria;
1.
Must be a new known-brand antenna and not a cheap junk look-a-like copy from China.
2.
Be as short as physically possible for a low profile with great communications range.
3.
Must be professional looking on the portable radio or if used on a public safety service microphone.
4.
Use a 1/4-32 threaded stud connector to properly fit portables as listed above
5.
Exhibit an excellent resonance with a very low VSWR of 1.5:1 or less over the whole frequency range as stated.
6.
Must maintain all specifications over the temperature range of -10 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Our custom tuned UHF antennas have greatly improved communications for all business, consumer, commercial, fire, GMRS 462-467 MHz, government, industrial, public safety, police, and rescue radio users who operate in the shared UHF 406 to 512 MHz
radio band.
It is a known fact that the most important part of any radio communications is the antenna system.
The antenna is the device on a radio that converts RF power into radio waves during transmit and radio waves into RF power on receive.
All transmitted and received signals must pass through the antenna system for any radio to work.
A respected radio engineer once said, “If you had 100 dollars, invest 99 dollars in the antenna system and 1 dollar in the radio and you will always have great communications”.
After many years of our own experience we have found that this statement to be true especially for today’s FM narrowband radio communications.
We have witnessed portable radios worth thousands of dollars using cheap unknown quality OEM antennas get beat out performance wise by users with radios one forth the cost using our fine-tuned antennas.
VSWR is the efficiency measurement ratio of RF power that is being converted into radio waves by the antenna system as compared to the RF power that is not converted and reflected back into the radio as wasted energy. A VSWR of 1.5:1 has been and still is the customary maximum upper limit used in professional land mobile radio communications to determine a good transfer of RF power. Any VSWR above 1.6:1 is poor and any VSWR above 2:1 is definitely bad for performance and the health of the radio RF power output amplifier.
Sadly many companies that manufacture products in China now use a VSWR of 2:1 as their good reference point to market their poor quality products and make them appear to be way better than what they actually are.
We do not recommend using a standard remote speaker mic (RSM) with our custom tuned stubby antenna since the speaker mic coiled cord will physically block most of the stubby antenna performance. Portable radio antennas need clear space in all horizontal directions to work best.
If you absolutely must use a RSM with your radio the best choice would be to use our custom tuned high performance whip antenna that is tuned to work with a RSM coiled cord obstruction.
The second best choice would be to tie wrap the coiled cord to go in an immediate downward direction close to where it exits the radio accessory connector to avoid blocking the stubby antenna signal.
Please see our other antenna listings for our high performance whip antennas.
We have built thousands of custom tuned antennas for our customers with excellent results and zero defects.
Our company has over 30 years of experience in creating high performance and cost effective antenna solutions.
Why continue to operate with an unknown portable radio antenna
when you can STEP UP to the TRUE level of
portable antenna performance!
Unleash the full potential of your portable radio with our
custom tuned antenna!
For a very high Performance & Quality antenna
just use the “Buy It Now” feature!
TERMS and CONDITIONS:
It is the Winning Bidder's responsibility to make Contact by E-mail to us within Three
(3)
days of the transaction close.
We will not be held liable for performance problems caused by any antenna being used outside of their tuned frequency range or due to the wrong antenna frequency range chosen by the buyer.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify what specific UHF frequencies or UHF frequency range is needed.
A UHF antenna will definitely not work at all in the 700/800
MHz radio band.
Items will be shipped to the confirmed USA PayPal address only.
Any buyer abuse, fraud, tampering, or illegal activity will not be tolerated and eBay will be notified of the situation.
The
TERMS
and
CONDITIONS
as listed will not be modified in any way after the item is purchased.
Please be aware if these terms and conditions are not met, eBay will be notified of Non-Performing Bidder, appropriate bidder feedback will be given, and the item will then be relisted for auction again.
All photos, images, and text used in the auction are all the IP (intellectual property) of rcbi.
SHIPPING:
**** Pandemic SHIPPING DELIVERY NOTICE****
Please note that ALL USPS mailings can possibly be delayed due to the Pandemic. USPS mail delivery is most definitely not the same as it was before the pandemic started.
Per USPS their staffing is greatly reduced in many areas across the country due to the pandemic which is causing some long unpredictable delays. Most packages have arrived in a timely manner to our customers; HOWEVER, some 1st class packages can take 2-3 weeks to be delivered.
Priority mail does tend to get to you faster; HOWEVER, it too can take an extra few days to receive your package than is expected.
If your package is not delivered in a timely manner per USPS we have to wait until after the expected delivery date of your package to 1st complete an online Help Request form before we can start a Missing Mail Search Request. If after 7 business days from when we submit the Help Request Form your package still has not arrived, we can then submit the Missing Mail Search Request.
You need to be patient with your package delivery time frame.
We have done our job when we ship out your order now it is up to USPS to do their job in a timely manner to deliver your package.
With USPS First Class mail, be aware that shipping times can vary greatly with this economy shipping service on a good day and especially during national emergencies, severe weather or Holiday periods. If you need a faster delivery date please choose USPS Priority or USPS Express mail. We have 3 shipping options listed on all of our eBay listings; however, for some reason eBay does not always display the options. We were told it is a glitch in eBay’s system. They are working on it.
With USPS Priority mail and USPS Express mail, your order will ship out the same day only if your order is received prior to 2:00 PM Central time zone. Purchases that require customization or special tuning may require up to 24 hours of additional time to prepare prior to the expedited shipping.
We offer combined shipment discounts to save you money for all purchase made at the same time.
Purchase as many items as you want at the same time and we will combine them in one cost effective shipment for you.
Don’t worry if an immediate PayPal payment is required; we will issue you a refund via PayPal for any excess shipping costs you may have incurred after we combine all of your items into one shipment.
Shipping insurance and tracking is always included in the shipping cost.
No local pickup is offered.
RETURN POLICY:
Within
60 days
of the auction close if; you are not satisfied with the item, you changed your mind, have buyer’s remorse, or made a mistake, you may return the item in the same condition as when it was purchased for a refund.
A restocking fee of
20%
will be applied for all refunds.
We will refund the full item price paid less the original shipping costs, and the restocking fee. Any missing items will be deducted from the refund at the current manufacture suggested retail prices.
Within
90 days
of the auction close if you feel that your item is defective, you may return the item under our warranty conditions as listed.
Buyer is responsible for the total cost to ship the item back to rcbi with shipment tracking. All returned auction items must include all of the accessories, must be in all of the original packaging, and in the same condition as when it was sold. If you are returning your item because we made a mistake on your order, we will refund your return shipping costs.
Any returned items that are used, warranty seals opened, or in an unsellable condition will not be accepted for a refund or replacement.
WARRANTY:
90 day
limited warranty by rcbi against any defects in materials or workmanship.
Buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs to us.
We will refund the buyer for reasonable return shipment costs if the item is confirmed to be defective.
Warranty does not cover item damage caused by accident, other defective components, abuse, add-on accessories, neglect, modifications, alteration, misuse, performance problems caused by any antenna being used outside of their tuned frequency range or due to the wrong antenna frequency range chosen by buyers, repair, improper adjustments, tampering, shipping back to rcbi, or acts of god. Also any malfunctions or damage caused by failing to follow directions will not be covered.
Warranty is for the original purchaser only and cannot be reassigned.
The warranty date starts on the auction close date and any repaired or replacement items issued under warranty will be covered only for the original warranty period.
The returned item will be inspected and retested for all specifications.
If the item is found to be defective in materials and/or workmanship, we will repair or replace the item at our discretion. The item will be returned to you at no cost.
Any returned item found not to be defective and in good condition, will be shipped back to the buyer after we receive a payment from the buyer for all return shipment costs. Our return shipping will include shipping insurance and tracking.
Any abuse, fraud, or tampering will not be tolerated and void the warranty period. eBay will be notified of the situation.
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