A mobile GMRS radio installation can leave little room for a tall antenna whip. Antenna placement and the mounting surface also affect signal performance. Universal fit - not built for one specific make or model, so confirm mounting space and wiring on your machine before ordering. The 12.5-inch UHF antenna supports GMRS frequencies and uses a molded high-heat ABS mounting base with silver-soldered connections, gold-plated push-pin contacts, and an O-ring.
Key Features
- 12.5-inch antenna whip for a compact installation
- Operating range of 406–470 MHz, covering GMRS frequencies
- Molded high-heat ABS mounting base
- Silver-soldered connections and gold-plated push-pin contacts
- Ground-plane surface mounting recommended for signal performance
Built To Solve: Compact GMRS Antenna Placement
- Keeps the antenna whip to 12.5 inches overall.
- Covers GMRS frequencies within its 406–470 MHz operating range.
- Uses a metal roof or another ground-plane surface to aid signal performance.
- Uses gold-plated push-pin contacts in the molded mounting base.
Best For: Mobile GMRS Radio Installers
- GMRS radio users looking for a short antenna whip.
- Installers working with frequencies between 406 and 470 MHz.
- Radio installations with a metal roof available as a ground plane.
- Buyers comparing a 12.5-inch antenna with longer whips.
Specifications
- Overall length: 12.5 inches
- Frequency range: 406–470 MHz
- Mounting base material: High-heat ABS
- Contacts: Gold-plated push-pin contacts
- Manufacturer part numbers: POINT5
What's in the Box
- Molded high-heat ABS mounting base
- O-ring
Fitment
- Universal fit - not built for one specific make or model. Fitment is not guaranteed on unlisted applications, so confirm mounting space and wiring on your machine before ordering.
Fitment is based on current product data for this part and is not guaranteed on unlisted applications. If you don't see your exact setup, contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you order.
FAQ
How long is the antenna?
The antenna measures 12.5 inches overall.
What mounting surface is recommended?
A ground-plane surface such as a metal roof is recommended to aid signal performance.
Will this antenna work on GMRS frequencies?
It functions between 406 and 470 MHz, a range that covers GMRS.
Will this fit my machine?
Universal fit - not built for one specific make or model. Fitment is not guaranteed on unlisted applications, so confirm mounting space and wiring on your machine before ordering.
What is in the box?
The box contains: Molded high-heat ABS mounting base; O-ring.
Why Rugged Radios
Rugged Radios uses a molded high-heat ABS base with silver-soldered connections and gold-plated push-pin contacts on this antenna.
Set Up a Compact GMRS Antenna
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