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PORTABLE/TERMINAL ANTENNAS

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MAIN APPLICATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Nearly half the commercial communications radios sold today are portables. With the installed base increasing

at an extraordinary rate, the demand for replacement antennas is growing fast. Unlike mobile and base anten-

nas, portable radio antennas are subject to a variety of abuses leading to premature failure. Antennas are twisted

off, sat on, slammed in the door and used to pull the radios out of their holsters! The result is an average need for

replacement every four years.

Portable radio antennas cover a broad range of applications including:

• Cellular/PCS fixed and telescoping masts

• LMR/SMR fixed, flexible rubber antennas

• Rigid, rotating, flexible and telescoping antennas for portable data terminals

• Various other communications and telemetry applications.

In addition, there are several antenna types to fit a specific radio. The type selected depends on exact customer

requirements including:

• Radio model

• Connector type

• Frequency range

• Performance desired

• Size constraints

• Budget

A proper replacement can restore or improve radio performance. With a good understanding of portable radio

antennas, a sales associate or technician can make the right choice the first time and assure a happy customer.

PORTABLE ANTENNA PERFORMANCE

Portable antennas must endure a tough environment of physical abuse and poor performance conditions. The

portable radio provides a typically small ground plane. Performance characteristics are further complicated by

proximity to the hand, head and body as well as variations in antenna polarization.

Portable antennas typically operate in a highly variable, uncontrolled environment of high multipath due to structures

or use in or near an automobile. When used inside a vehicle, performance can be reduced by as much as 80 percent.

Actual electrical performance (resulting in improved clarity and longer talk distance) can vary significantly between

antenna types. A good knowledge of these basic electrical types helps in the selection process.

A general rule of thumb for portable antenna performance is “longer is better.” Quarter wave whip antennas

perform better than helical types. Half-wave antennas perform better than whips. “Short” antennas deliver the

poorest electrical performance, but are often selected when physical size and durability are more important than

absolute gain.

The best antenna performance is found in a ground plane independent, true center fed half wave dipole. The

availability of different electrical types is dependent on frequency and connector types.

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The following chart summarizes performance, size and cost parameters for various antenna types.

ANTENNA PERFORMANCE CHART

Type Bandwidth Performance Length Connector Frequency Pricing

Helical Short 6% Poor (**) Short All VHF/UHF $$

Helical 8% Average (***) Shorter All Low/Mid/VHF/UHF $$

Helical Quarter Wave 12% Good (***) Longer All except SMA VHF $$

Whip 12% Good (***) Mid All UHF+ $

End Fed Half Wave 10% Better (****) Longer Coxial 800+ $$$

Half Wave Dipole 10% Best (*****) Longer Coaxial 800+ $$$$

Wide Band 25%+ Good (***) Longer Coaxial All $$$$$

Dual Band 2x8% Average (***) Mid Coaxial VHF/UHF $$

Due to the high variability of use, measurements are difficult to make on portable antennas. All Larsen portable

antenna designs are tested for gain and VSWR using a standard fixture for portable antennas. Gain measurements

are determined based on range or chamber measurements. Performance ratings are determined using a VSWR stan-

dard of less than 2.0:1.

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PORTABLE ANTENNA ELECTRICAL TYPES

Quarter Wave Whip

Whip antennas are typically produced from a single

piece of durable braided steel with a conductive coat-

ing for improved electrical performance. The Quarter

Wave Whip is generally used for frequencies above 400

MHz due to the length required. Properties include

broad banded (10 to 12 percent), simple and low priced.

Gain performance is average.

End Fed Half Wave

End Fed Half Wave antennas utilize a micro matching

circuit to allow a full half wave antenna design. The

antenna can be a whip or helical depending on antenna

size and performance objectives. End Fed Half Waves

are typically available in frequencies above 800 MHz.

These antennas provide higher performance with a

10 percent band width and improved gain over whip

antennas.

Center Fed Dipole

The Center Fed Dipole is a true 1/2 wave dipole

antenna, providing the highest gain performance in a

portable antenna. The dipole, a ground plane indepen-

dent design, is not hampered by the small mass of the

portable radio.

Dual Band

Dual Band antennas feature two operating frequencies

matching popular dual band radio types. Although dual

band antennas do not offer maximum antenna perfor-

mance, they do offer the convenience of multi-band

operation with a single antenna.

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Helical Quarter Wave

Helical antennas are produced using a coiled piece of

wire coated with a conductive material. The pitch and

diameter of the coil determines the overall antenna

length. Helical designs are usually used in Low, Mid and

VHF applications due to its shorter length. Helicals are

more narrow banded than whips and

deliver less gain.

Stealth Blade

Stealth Blade antennas utilize printed circuit technology.

The ultra-slim design allows it to be mounted virtually

anywhere without obstruction - in vehicles for voice

and data, mobile computing or other mobile and por-

table terminal applications. The antenna is encased in

adhesive-lined polyolefin tubing. This encapsulated tub-

ing provides added strain relief at the coaxial

connection.

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EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION

Special characteristics of portable antennas include:

• Flexibility - Is the antenna more rigid or more flexible?

• Memory - When deflected, does the antenna return to a straight and upright position?

• Abrasion resistance - Is the cover material easily cut or scarred?

• Identification - Is the antenna easily identified by frequency application?

Portable antennas also come in a variety of construction types to meet customer preferences.

Molded Portable Antennas

The most popular construction type is the molded antenna. This is the style found on most commercial radios deliv-

ered today. Molded antennas offer attractive styling and extreme durability.

Most SPOTS! antennas are overmolded. Once the radiator is assembled, the complete electrical design is placed

in a mold and injected under high pressure with a high-grade polyurethane compound. The result is a single, fused

unit. The antenna is then tuned to frequency and capped with the trademarked SPOTS! color spot cap.

Some antennas are constructed with a molded sleeve design. In this case the sleeve is molded independently and

glued over the radiator. Sleeve designs offer greater styling flexibility. Sleeving is required for antennas with micro-

circuit networks. Generally, sleeve designs are considered less durable than overmolded antennas.

PVC Coated and Polyolefin Tube Antennas

Some antennas are constructed using a PVC dip or Polyolefin Shrink Tube cover construction. Generally these

antenna types are produced for specialty products or low volume designs. The high flexibility of the process requires

no special tooling so very short production runs can be made. Larsen’s ExacTune Kulduckies® are hand-built, tuned

to the exact customer specification and coated with a heavy-duty PVC cover. Kulduckies® will offer higher electric

performance but a slightly lower durability than molded SPOTS! antennas.

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ANTENNA CONNECTORS

Antenna / radio interface is one of the greatest challenges for portable antenna applications. The interface is affect-

ed by the connector type as well as the mechanical or design features of the radio. For example, some radios have

recessed antenna ports and other radios have antenna ports which fit into recessed antennas! We have identified 11

interface types referenced below by the SPOTS! connector codes:

Types 10 and 14 are simple male stud antenna connectors.

Types 15 - 18 are TNC and BNC connectors. Each is available with the connector exposed or covered by the

antenna cover.

Types 20 - 24 are SMA-type connectors. SMA-types are generally the most confusing; we have included these

technical drawings to take the “guess work” out of selecting the correct SMA-type connector.

SMA FT1 SMA FT3SMA FT2

SMA MT2SMA MT1

No Skirt

Flush Insulator

Partial Skirt Partial Skirt

Recessed Insulator Recessed Insulator

Extended Base Flush Base

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PORTABLE ANTENNA STYLES

VHF (136 - 225 MHZ)

1. Style: SPHL (136 - 221 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 8”

Frequency Bands: See chart on Page 23

Connector Types: 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22,

23, 24

2. Style: SPHS (152-172 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 4”

Frequency Bands: See chart on Page 23

Connector Types: 10, 21

Helical short

3. Style: KDVHF (136 - 174 MHz) or

KDUHF (406-512 MHz)PVC “Dipped”

Approximate Length: 8”

Frequency Bands: Factory ExacTune™,

specify frequency

Connectors: All standard Kulduckie® connectors

4. Style: KDFREQHQ (136-222 MHz) PVC “Dipped”

Approximate Length: 9 1/2”

Frequency Bands: Factory ExacTune™,

specify frequency

Connectors: All standard Kulduckie® connectors.

Helical 1/4 wave

5. Style: SPWB (136 - 174 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 7”

Connector Types: 21, 22

6. Style: “Q” (136 - 512 MHz) Stainless Steel

Approximate Length: 20” VHF

Frequency Bands: Field tunable from

136 - 512 MHz

Connectors: BNC, TNC, PL-259

1/4 wave

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PORTABLE ANTENNA STYLES

UHF (406 - 512 MHZ)

1. Style: SPHS (403 - 512 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 3”

Frequency Bands: See chart on Page 23

Connector Types: 10, 15, 21, 22, 23

Helical short

2. Style: SPWH (400 - 512 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 6”

Frequency Bands: See chart on Page 23

Connector Types: 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22,

23, 24

1/4 wave whip (broad band)

3. Style: KD FREQ (406 - 512 MHz) PVC “Dipped”

Approximate Length: 6”

Frequency Bands: Factory ExacTune™,

specify frequency

Connectors - all standard Kulduckie® connectors.

1/4 wave whip

4. Style: KD FREQ HW (406-512 MHz)

PVC “Dipped”

Approximate Length: 16.5”

Frequency Bands: Factory ExacTune™,

specify frequency

Connectors: BNC

1/2 wave whip

5. Style: SB (450 - 470 MHz)

Approximate Length: 10”

Frequency Bands: 450-470 MHz

Connectors: FME

Printed circuit dipole

6. Style: “Q” (136 - 512 MHz) Stainless Steel

Approximate Length: 7” UHF

Frequency Bands - Field tunable from

136 - 512 MHz

Connectors: BNC, TNC, PL259

1/4 wave whip

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PORTABLE ANTENNA STYLES

800 - 2500 MHZ TRUNKING, CELLULAR, PCS, DCS, GSM, ISM, DATA

1. Style: SPHS (806 - 960 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 2.75”

Frequency Bands: 800 - 864, 872 - 954 MHz

Connector Types: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Helical short

2. Style: SPWH (806 - 960 MHz) Injection Molded

Approximate Length: 4”

Frequency Bands: 782 - 882, 863 - 974 MHz

Connector Types: 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1/4 wave whip (broad band)

3. Style: SPEN (806 - 960 MHz)

Approximate Length: 6.5”

Frequency Bands: 806 - 866 MHz

Connector Type: 14

End fed 1/2 wave

4. Style: SPDA (806 - 2400 MHz)

Approximate Length: 8”

Frequency Bands: 824-894, 890-960, 1710-1880,

1850-1990, 2400-2500 MHz

Connector Types: 17, 24. For reverse thread or

reverse pin, contact factory.

Center Fed Dipole

5. Style: KD FREQ (806 - 960 MHz) PVC “Dipped”

Approximate Length: 4”

Frequency Bands: Factory ExacTune™,

specify frequency

Connectors - All standard Kulduckie® connectors.

1/4 wave whip (broad band)

6. Style: SB (806 - 960 MHz)

Approximate Length: 5.2”

Frequency Bands: 806 - 896, 890 - 960 MHz

Connectors: FME, MPL, TNC, SMA

Printed circuit dipole

7. Style: SB ( 2400 - 2500 MHz)

Approximate Length: 2”

Frequency Bands: 2400 - 2500 MHz

Connectors: SMA, SMB, MMCX

Printed circuit dipole

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KuLDUCKIE® ANTENNAS

EXACTUNE™ HIGH PERFORMANCE KULDUCKIE® ANTENNAS

The Larsen KuLDUCKIE® (KD) is recognized around the world as the ultimate in high-performance portable

antennas! Each antenna is constructed of superior conductive materials and hand-tuned to the frequency speci-

fied by the customer. Each portable antenna is tuned to frequency using a mechanical radio body simulator to give

the most accurate frequency response. As most portable antennas are ground plane dependent, it is important to

specify the application the antennas will be used on to ensure accurate factory tuning.

KDs feature a rugged coating of Polyolefin and PVC to assure superior performance under the most demanding

conditions.

“Hand-built”, high-performance KDs deliver greater transmit range and long life due to these unique features:

• Copper / brass radiators

• Exclusive ExacTune™ process individually scope tunes each antenna to the exact frequency specified

• 2.0:1 or less VSWR

• Fully soldered (not crimped) construction

• Fully sealed, Plastisol coated

• Injection molded housings

• Silver plated contact pins

• Larsen designed “super BNC” uses a Teflon™ insulator, silver plated pin and double spring design to prevent

connector failure

KULDUCKIE® FREQUENCY COLOR CODE

VHF FREQUENCY COLOR UHF FREQUENCY COLOR

136 - 140 MHz Blue 406 - 420 MHz Black

142 - 149 MHz Green 450 - 469 MHz Black

150 - 160 MHz Yellow 470 - 512 MHz Black

162 - 174 MHz Red 150 / 450 MHz Blue

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1/4 WAVE WHIP

• Attractive and durable PVC finish

• Brass wound cable radiator

for conductivity, flexibility and

strength

• Fully soldered, not just crimped,

for best electrical performance

and long life

• Silver-plated contact pin or

durable brass connection provides

excellent electrical contact and

long life

Available for UHF / 800 / 900

Approximate length: 6”

HELICAL

• Attractive and durable PVC finish

• Special low-loss heat-shrink

Polyolefin tubing separates radiat-

ing element from outer PVC coat-

ing to minimize dielectric loss

• Highly efficient .50 steel and

copper-plated radiating element

means improved conductivity and

performance

• Soldered electrical connection is

covered with a copper jacket then

flooded with solder to give double

protection at the point of maxi-

mum stress

• Silver-plated contact pin or

durable brass connection provides

excellent electrical contact and

long life

Available for VHF / UHF

Approx length: VHF - 8”

UHF - 3”

• Design pioneered at Larsen

• HQ delivers a noticeable improve-

ment in range and sound clarity

• Brass wound cable radiator

for conductivity, flexibility and

strength

• Attractive and durable PVC finish

• Low-loss Polyolefin protects the

helix from the higher loss PVC

jacket material

• Highly efficient .50 steel and

copper-plated radiating element

means improved conductivity and

performance

• Soldered electrical connection is

covered with a copper jacket then

flooded with solder to give double

protection at the point of maxi-

mum stress

• Silver-plated contact pin or

durable brass connection provides

excellent electrical contact and

long life

Available for VHF

Approx. length: 9 1/2”

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HALF WAVE UHF

• Brass wound cable radiator

for conductivity, flexibility and

strength

• Attractive and durable PVC finish

• Fully soldered, not just crimped,

for best electrical performance

and long life

• Sturdy polycarbonate transformer

housing coil cannot flex and

change frequency

• Superior air wound impedance

transformer provides higher Q

and deeper resonance

• Silver-plated contact pin or

durable brass connection provides

excellent electrical contact and

long life

Available for UHF

Approx. length: 16”

Q-1/4 WAVE

• Flexible 17-7 stainless steel rod

provides simplicity and extra dura-

bility

• Fully soldered connection for

durability and electrical perfor-

mance

• BNC, TNC or PL-259 connectors

only

Approx. length: 4 3/4” to 20”

KuLDUCKIE® ANTENNAS

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PART ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER TYPE BAND (MHz) LENGTH

1/4-32x3/16

KD2FREQHQ1 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 136 - 140 9 1/2”

KD2FREQHQ2 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 142 - 149 9 1/2”

KD2FREQHQ3 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 150 - 161 9 1/2”

KD2FREQHQ4 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 162 - 174 9 1/2”

TNC MALE

KD3FREQHQ1 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 136 - 140 9 1/2”

KD3FREQHQ2 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 142 - 149 9 1/2”

KD3FREQHQ3 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 150 - 161 9 1/2”

KD3FREQHQ4 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 162 - 174 9 1/2”

KD3FREQHQ5 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 200 - 222 9 1/2”

KD13(freq) 1/4 Wave 406 - 960 6”

TNCQ Q 1/4 Wave 136 - 512 Varies by freq

BNC MALE

KD4UHF Helical 406 - 512 3”

KD4VHF1 Helical 136 - 141 8”

KD4VHF2 Helical 142 - 149 8”

KD4VHF3 Helical 150 - 161 8”

KD4VHF4 Helical 162 - 174 8”

KD4FREQHQ1 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 136 - 140 9 1/2”

KD4FREQHQ2 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 142 - 149 9 1/2”

KD4FREQHQ3 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 150 - 161 9 1/2”

KD4FREQHQ4 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 162 - 174 9 1/2”

KD4150T Helical 130 - 180 Varies by freq

KD14(freq) 1/4 Wave 406 - 960 6”

KD14FREQHW1 HW UHF 1/2 Wave 315 - 409 16 1/2”

KD14FREQHW2 HW UHF 1/2 Wave 416 - 504 16 1/2”

BNCQ Q 1/4 Wave 136 - 512 Varies by freq

KULDUCKIE® SELECTION GUIDE

All factory tuned KuLDUCKIES® are ExacTuned to your specified frequency. To order, replace the FREQ, UHF or

VHF designation with your desired center frequency.

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PART ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER TYPE BAND (MHz) LENGTH

5/16-32x3/8

KD7FREQHQ1 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 136 - 140 9 1/2”

KD7FREQHQ2 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 142 - 149 9 1/2”

KD7FREQHQ3 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 150 - 161 9 1/2”

KD7FREQHQ4 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 162 - 174 9 1/2”

PL-259

KD9FREQHQ1 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 136 - 140 9 1/2”

KD9FREQHQ2 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 142 - 149 9 1/2”

KD9FREQHQ3 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 150 - 161 9 1/2”

KD9FREQHQ4 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 162 - 174 9 1/2”

KD19(freq) 1/4 Wave 406 - 512 6”

PQ 1/4 Wave 144 - 512 Varies by freq

5/16-24 THDS Female

KD22VHF1 Helical 136 - 141 8”

KD22VHF2 Helical 142 - 149 8”

KD22VHF3 Helical 150 - 161 8”

KD22VHF4 Helical 162 - 174 8”

KD22FREQHQ1 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 136 - 140 91/2”

KD22FREQHQ2 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 142 - 149 91/2”

KD22FREQHQ3 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 150 - 161 91/2”

KD22FREQHQ4 HQ Helical 1/4 Wave 162 - 174 91/2”

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SPOTS! HIGH PERFORMANCE MOLDED PORTABLE ANTENNAS

Larsen SPOTS! represent the leading edge in modern antenna technology. SPOTS! are built to the same

high standards used in Larsen’s OEM antenna production. These antennas are the same design and construc-

tion as supplied to many of the top radio producers.

Our fully molded design produces an ultra-tough antenna ready for severe handling and weather conditions.

• Tough OEM-formula polyurethane (PU) fully molded antenna covering to withstand extremes in temperature,

shock and humidity

• Hard-drawn steel and three mil copper clad helical radiators for high performance

• Bronze-coated whips for high conductivity

• Mechanically connected and soldered construction

• Attractive OEM-style antenna appearance

SPOTS! FREQUENCY COLOR CODE

(SEE COLOR SPOT ON ANTENNA TOP)

VHF CENTER FREQUENCY COLOR

144 (138-150 MHz) Gray

156 (150 - 162 MHz) Orange

160 (154 - 166 MHz) Green

167 (160 - 174 MHz) Red

UHF CENTER FREQUENCY COLOR

420 (403 - 437 MHz) Blue

450 (432 - 468 MHz) Yellow

470 (450 - 490 MHz) Red

490 (470 - 510 MHz) Green

800 / 900 CENTER FREQUENCY COLOR

832 (795 - 870 MHz) Blue

918 (872 - 964 MHz) Red

1800 (1710 - 1850 MHz) Black

1900 (1850 - 1990 MHz) Black

2400 (2400 - 2500 MHz) Black

SPOTS!

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SPOTS! ANTENNAS

HL - VHF HELICAL

• Over-molded helical design for

VHF applications

• Hard-drawn steel coil with left

hand spiral provides the best

structural integrity

• Full three mils of copper coating

gives high electrical performance

•

SPOTS! helicals are over-mold-

ed instead of sleeved for longer

life and better mechanical memory

Typical Length: 8” max

HS - HELICAL SHORT

• High-pitch helical coil allows

shorter antenna at same frequency

• Hard-drawn steel coil with left

hand spiral provides the best

structural integrity

• Full three mils of copper coating

gives high electrical performance

• SPOTS! helicals are over-mold-

ed instead of sleeved for longer

life and better mechanical memory

• Molded 1/4 wave helical “stubby”

for less obtrusive antenna, avail-

able in VHF and SMR frequencies

Typical 4” VHF

Length: 3” UHF

2 3/4” 800 / 900 MHz

WH - WHIP ANTNENA

• Molded from tough, OEM-speci-

fied Polyurethane blend for resis-

tance to water, cracking or perma-

nent bending

• Special whip material is OEM-

specification steel braid with

bronze coat for improved electri-

cal performance

• For UHF, SMR and data applica-

tions

Typical 6” UHF

Length: 3” 800/900 MHz

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EN - HALF WAVE END FED

• 1/2 Wave end fed whip-type

antenna

• Improved performance over

1/4 qe whip due to a longer radi-

ator

• Molded from tough, OEM-speci-

fied Polyurethane blend for resis-

tance to water, cracking or perma-

nent bending

• Special whip material is OEM-

specification steel braid with

bronze coat for improved electri-

cal performance

• For SMR and data applications

Typical Length: 7” 800/900 MHz

DA - Dipole

• Articulating right angle

• Full 1/2 wave dipole antenna

• Highest performance antenna for

800 / 900 MHz applications

• Center fed design allows true

dipole performance with notice-

able improvement in range and

quality over standard whip

antennas

• Molded from tough, OEM-speci-

fied Polyurethane blend for

resistance to water, cracking or

permanent bending

• For SMR and data applications

Typical Length: 8” 800/900 MHz

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SPOTS! ANTENNAS

DECODING SPOTS! PART NUMBERS

Decoding SPOTS! part numbers is a simple “formula” of product line plus antenna type plus connector number

plus center frequency.

Typical part number: SPHL10144

SP HL 10 144

SPOTS! Helical Connector Center Cut

Product Line Antenna Type Number Frequency

CODE ANTENNA TYPE

HL Helical Type - Standard

HS Helical Type - Short

WH Whip

EN End Fed 1/2 Wave

DA 1/2 Wave Dipole with Articulated Right Angle Connector

DP 1/2 Wave Dipole

WB Wide Band

CODE CONNECTOR CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION

10 1/4-32x3/16 Threaded Male Stud Connector (MX Type)

14 M7x1.0 Threaded Male Stud Connector (MD Type)

15 BNC BNC Exposed-Chrome (BN Type)

16 BNC Covered BNC Covered (BNX Type)

17 TNC TNC Exposed - Chrome (TN Type)

17RP* TNC TNC Exposed - Reverse Polarity

18 TNC Covered TNC Covered (TNX Type)

20 SMA Male T1 SMA Male - Extended Base (SMS Type)

21 SMA F T1 SMA Female - Flush Base (SF Type)

22 SMA F T2 SMA Female - Recessed Insulator - No Cover Skirt (EFJ Type) (SFJ Type)

23 SMA F T3 SMA Female - Recessed Insulator - Short Cover Skirt (Uniden Type) (SFU Type)

24 SMA Male T2 SMA Male - Flush Base (SM Type)

24RP* SMA Male T2 SMA Male - Flush Base - Reverse Polarity

* Special order connector. Contact factory for information.

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SPOTS! ANTENNA SELECTION GUIDE BY CONNECTOR TYPE

Determine connector type on the following pages and select the proper antenna based on frequency and type

below. Field tunable antennas come with a cutting chart and cap to allow for tuning to exact frequency.

** This antenna is designed with a longer “skirt” for use with newer ICOM radios. Minimum order quantities apply.

Please contact the factory for more information.

Refer to Antenna Performance Chart on Page 10.

1/4-32X3/16

Male stud type mount with skirt

(MX type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 10

Popular Brands Supported

Motorola, Kenwood, Maxon,

Midland, Wilson, G.E., Vertex

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPHL10156 150 - 162 Helical Standard 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHS10156 152 - 160 Helical Short 1/4 Wave 4”

SPHL10160 154 - 166 Helical Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHL10160IC** CC to 157 Helical Standard 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHL10167 160 - 174 Helical Standard 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHL10167IC** CC to 167 Helical Standard 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH10420 395 - 445 Whip Standard 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS10420 403 - 437 Helical Short 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH10450 425 - 475 Whip Standard 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS10450 432 - 468 Helical Short 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH10470 450 - 490 Whip Standard 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS10470 452 - 488 Helical Short 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHL10FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical Standard 1/4 Wave 8”

1/4-32X3/16 - MALE STUD CONNECTOR (MX TYPE) CODE 10

M7.0X1.0

Male stud type connector

unskirted (MD type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 14

Popular Brands Supported

G.E., Ericsson

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPEN14832 806 - 866 Whip - 1/2 Wave End Fed 7”

SPWH14832 782 - 882 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS14832 800 - 865 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPEN14918 890 - 960 Half Wave End Fed 6”

SPHL14FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 7”

M7 X 1.00 METRIC CONNECTOR (MD TYPE) CODE 14

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SPOTS! ANTENNAS

BNC

BNC Male coaxial connector

unskirted

SPOTS! Connector Code 15

Popular Brands Supported

G.E., Kenwood, Motorola,

Maxon, Johnson

BNC-S

BNC Male coaxial connector

fully skirted (BNX type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 16

Popular Brands Supported

Ericsson

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPHS15450 432 - 468 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHL15FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH15FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

BNC CONNECTOR (BN TYPE) CODE 15

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPHL16FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH16FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

BNC CONNECTOR COVERED TYPE (BNX TYPE) CODE 16

TNC

TNC Male coaxial connnector

unskirted (TN type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 17

Popular Brands Supported

Icom, Standard

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPDA17832 824 - 894 Center Fed Dipole 8”

SPDA17850/1900 824 -894 / 1850 - 1990 Center Fed Dipole 7 ½”

SPDA17918 890-960 Center Fed Dipole 8”

SPDA171800 1710 - 1850 Center Fed Dipole 6 ½”

SPDA171900 1850 - 1990 Center Fed Dipole 6 ½”

SPDA172400 2400 - 2500 Center Fed Dipole 6”

SPDA17RP2400 2400 - 2500 Center Fed Dipole 6”

SPDA17RP918 890 - 960 Center Fed Dipole 8”

SPHL17FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH17FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

TNC CONNECTOR - STANDARD (TN TYPE) CODE 17

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SMA MALE T1

SMA Male extended base

(SMS Type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 20

Popular Brands Supported

Standard

TNC-S

TNC Coaxial connector fully

skirted (TNX type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 18

Popular Brands Supported

Vertex

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPHL18FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH18FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPWH18832 782 - 822 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 2 3/4”

TNC CONNECTOR - COVERED (TNX TYPE) CODE 18

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPWH20832 782 - 882 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS20832 800 - 864 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPWH20918 863 - 973 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS20918 872 - 954 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPHL20FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH20FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SMA MALE STANDARD - EXTENDED BASE - T1 (SMS TYPE) CODE 20

SMA F T1

SMA Female flush insulator &

partial skirt (SF Type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 21

Popular Brands Supported

Motorola

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPWB21150 136 - 174 Wideband 6 ¾”

SPHL21156 150 - 162 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHS21156 152 - 160 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 4”

SPHL21167 160 - 174 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHS21167 162 - 172 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 4”

SPWB21425 380 - 470 Wideband 6 ½”

SPWH21450 425 - 475 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS21450 432 - 468 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS21490 475 - 512 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH21832 782 - 882 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS21832 800 - 864 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPWH21918 863 - 973 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS21918 872 - 954 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPHL21FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH21FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SMA FEMALE - NON STANDARD MOTOROLA TYPE (SF TYPE) CODE 21

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PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPWB22150 136 - 174 Wideband 6 ¾”

SPHL22156 150 - 162 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHL22167 160 - 174 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH22450 425 - 475 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS22450 432 - 468 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH22470 450 - 490 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS22470 452 - 468 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS22490 475 - 512 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH22832 782 - 882 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS22832 800 - 864 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPWH22918 863 - 973 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS22918 872 - 954 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPHL22FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH22FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SMA FEMALE STANDARD - FLUSH BASE - T2 (SFJ TYPE) CODE 22

SMA F T2

SMA Female recessed insulator

& no skirt (SJF type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 22

Popular Brands Supported

EF Johnson, Kenwood

SMA F T3

SMA Female recessed insulator

& partial skirt (SFU type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 23

Popular Brands Supported

Kenwood (2005 and newer

models), Uniden, King

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER BAND (MHZ) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPWB23150 136 - 174 Wideband 6 ¾”

SPHL23156 150 - 162 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPHL23167 160 - 174 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH23450 425 - 475 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS23450 432 - 468 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH23470 450 - 490 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS23470 452 - 488 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH23490 470 - 512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SPHS23490 475 - 512 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH23832 782-882 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPWH23918 863 - 973 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS23918 872 - 954 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPHL23FT Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH23FT Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

SMA FEMALE STANDARD - HALF SKIRT BASE - T3 (SFU TYPE) CODE 23

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SPOTS! ANTENNAS

PART FREQUENCY APPROX

NUMBER CONNECTOR BAND (MHz) ANTENNA TYPE LENGTH

SPDA24832 SMA 824 - 894 Center Fed Dipole 9”

SPDA24850/1900 SMA 806 - 925 / 1800 - 2170 Dual Band Dipole 6 ¾

SPDS24850/1900W SMA 806 - 925 / 1800 - 2170 Dual Band Dipole 6 ¾

SPDA24918 SMA M T2 890 - 960 Center Fed Dipole 8”

SPDA241800 SMA M T2 1710 - 1880 Center Fed Dipole 6 ½”

SPDA241900 SMA M T2 1850 - 1990 Center Fed Dipole 6 ½”

SPDA242400 SMA 2400 - 2500 Center Fed Dipole 6”

SPDA24RP918 SMA M T2 RP 890 - 960 Center Fed Dipole 8”

SPDA24RP2400 SMA M T2 RP 2400 - 2500 Center Fed Dipole 6”

SPDP24832 SMA M T2 824 - 894 Center Fed Dipole 8”

SPDP24918 SMA M T2 890 - 960 Center Fed Dipole

SPDP242400 SMA M T2 2400 - 2500 Center Fed Dipole 3 ½”

SPDP24RP2400 SMA M T2 RP 2400 - 2500 Center Fed Dipole 3 ½”

SPHS24832 SMA M T2 800 - 864 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPWH24918 SMA M T2 863 - 973 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 3”

SPHS24918 SMA M T2 872 - 954 Helical - Short - 1/4 Wave 2 ¾”

SPHL24FT SMA M T2 Field Tunable 136 - 221 Helical - Standard - 1/4 Wave 8”

SPWH24FT SMA M T2 Field Tunable 400 -512 Whip - Standard - 1/4 Wave 6”

R380.500.125 SMA M T2 RP 2400 - 2500 Molded - 1/4 Wave 2½”

SMA MALE T2

SMA Male flush base (SM Type)

SPOTS! Connector Code 24

Popular Brands Supported

G.E., Technophone

SMA MALE - FLUSH BASE - T2 (SM TYPE) CODE 24

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STEALTH BLADE ANTENNAS

Larsen Stealth Blades utilize printed circuit technology to provide superior performance and

impedance bandwidth. Its ultra slim design allows mounting virtually anywhere without obstruc-

tion - in vehicles for voice and data, mobile computing or other mobile / portable terminal applica-

tions. The antenna can even be concealed inside the lining of garments worn for covert communica-

tions operations.

STEALTH BLADES

The following single band Stealth Blade antennas hava a gain of 2.14 dBi, a maximum power of 3 Watts and linear

polarization.

FREQ. RANGE BANDWIDTH

MODEL (MHz) @1.5:2:1 DIMENSIONS COAX CONN

SB450FME12 450-470 20/30 10” x 0.75” 12’ RG-316 FME

SB8003 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 NO CONN

SB80012 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 NO CONN

SB800FME3 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 FME

SB800FME12 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 FME

SB800MPL3 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 MPL

SB800MPL12 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 MPL

SB800SMA3 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 SMA

SB800SMA12 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 SMA

SB800TNC3 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 TNC

SB800TNC12 806-896 67/90 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 TNC

SB9003 890-960 55/70 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 NO CONN

SB90012 890-960 55/70 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 NO CONN

SB900SMA3 890-960 55/70 5.2” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 SMA

SB900SMA12 890-960 55/70 5.2” x 0.75” 12’ RG-174 SMA

SB24003 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 NO CONN

SB24006 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 6’ RG-174 NO CONN

SB2400SMA3 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 SMA

SB2400SMA6 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 6’ RG-174 SMA

SB2400SMB3 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 SMB

SB2400SMB6 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 6’ RG-174 SMB

SB2400MMCX3 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 3’ RG-174 MMCX

SB2400MMCX6 2400-2500 60/105 2.7” x 0.75” 6’ RG-174 MMCX

MULTI BAND STEALTH BLADES

The following multi band Stealth Blade antennas have a gain of 2.14 dBi (Cell) / 2.14 dBi (PCS) and a maximum

power of 3 Watts.

FREQUENCY BANDWIDTH (%)

MODEL RANGE (MHz) (SMR/CELL/PCS) DIMENSIONS COAX CONN

R380.900.323 806 - 960 / 1710 - 1999 39/10/15 5” x .8” x .2” 10’ RG-174 FME

R380.900.334 806 - 960 / 1710 - 1999 39/10/15 5” x .8” x .2” 10’ RG-174 SMA