V05 UHF 460-482 TUNED Antenna for Motorola PR1500 XTS1500 XTS2500 XTS3000 GMRS

Description

1.11.19 update
V05
UHF Short Stubby Portable Antenna
Custom fine-tuned with Precision and Accuracy for
Maximum High Performance 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.
This listing is for one new antenna that was purchased directly from a known-brand with recognized excellent quality and durable construction.
We then modify the antenna with custom fine tuning using lab grade test equipment to obtain a much higher performance level across a specific frequency range.
Our custom antenna is first class Made in the USA with “Like, Kind, Quality” (LKQ) as the original known-brand OEM antenna along with an added outstanding high performance level.
Our antenna is optimized for amazing high performance through careful frequency resonance tuning, extreme attention to details, intricate impedance matching, copper element efficiency, and a predictable omnidirectional signal pattern.
It will have a maximum
VSWR of 1.5:1 or better
across the frequency range as advertised.
Antenna is only 2-1/4 inches tall.  No other look-a-like antenna can compare with our high standards and measured results.
Please verify that your portable radio is actually operating in the advertised tuned UHF frequency range.
Just because an antenna fits and looks great does not guarantee performance!
Please contact us before you make a purchase if you need help determining the frequencies used in your radio or if you require a different frequency range.  The portable radio shown in the photo is reference only and is not included.
If you would like a small high performance antenna for a Public Safety Microphone (PSM) please see our other antenna listings.
Our antenna is compatible with the following UHF models
;
APX900,  APX1000,
APX3000,
APX4000,
APX4000XE, APX6000,
APX6000XE,
APX7000
(
see note below
),
APX8000
(
see note below
),
ASTRO Series,
ASTRO SABER,
EX560-XLS,  HT1000,
JEDI,
JT1000,
MT1500,
MT2000,
MTS2000,
PR1500,
RDU Series,
RDU2020,
RDU2080D,
RDU4100,
RDU4103, RDU4160, RDU4160D,
RDU4163D, RDX Series,
SRX2200, STX Series,
VISAR,
XPR6100,
XPR6350,
XPR6550,
XTS Series, XTS1500,
XTS2500,
XTS3000,
XTS3500, XTS3500R, XTS5000, and XTS5000R.
This antenna does NOT include GPS capability.
Note:
Our antenna will also work on the multi-band portables ONLY if the portables are programmed to operate in the specific tuned frequency range of the antenna.
Operation on any frequency outside of the tuned frequency range of the antenna will have poor to no communications range and may cause damage to the multi-band transmitter.
We have no plans for offering a multi-band antenna since true high performance cannot be achieved with a one-size-does-all antenna.
Fact: Just because an antenna fits and looks good does not guarantee performance!
This antenna meets all of the following criteria;
Made from a new known-brand antenna and not a cheap junk look-a-like cloned copy from China.
Be as short as physically possible for a low profile with great communications range.
Must be professional looking on the portable radio or if used on a public safety service microphone.
Use a special female SMA connector to properly fit portable radio models as listed above.
Exhibit an excellent resonance with a very low VSWR of 1.5:1 or less over the whole frequency range as advertised.
Must maintain all specifications over the temperature range of -20 to +120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additional Information
Our tuned antennas will also reduce the current draw on the portable radio battery during transmit which allows for a much longer battery run time without having to change batteries.
The outside antenna covering is made of black flexible PVC with a bottom weather skirt to protect the RF connection on the radio housing. The bottom of the each SMA antenna connector has a color coded stripe system to identify the tuned frequency range as shown in our photos.
We use silver soldering on all reworked internal antenna connections.
The retuning of the antenna achieves a minimum signal gain of up to +3 dB as compared to any untuned antenna which will effectively double your transmit and receive signal power due to the very low VSWR.
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.
The tuned antenna will only operate properly in the advertised frequency range.
Please see the certified performance graph image of this custom tuned high performance antenna.
Our high performance antennas have greatly improved communications for Business, Commercial, Fire, GMRS, Government, Industrial, Auto racing, Public safety, Police, Ski patrol, and Rescue radio users.
We have witnessed portable radios worth many thousands of dollars using cheap unknown quality untuned OEM antennas get beat out in performance by users with radios one forth the cost using our fine-tuned antennas.
It is a 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 back into usable signals 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.
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 long term health of the radio RF power output amplifier.
Sadly many companies manufacture products in China that 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 next to the antenna will physically block most of the antenna performance.
Antennas used on the portable radio need clear space in all horizontal directions to work best.
For best performance do not place rings of keys on or near the antenna.
Also do not place any extra RSM coiled cord over the antenna which may look good but will choke the life out of your communications range.
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 the RSM coiled cord obstruction.
The second best choice would be to tie wrap the coiled mic cord to go in an immediate downward direction away from the antenna close to where it exits the radio accessory connector to avoid blocking the antenna signal.
Please see our other antenna listings for our high performance whip antennas.
We do not recommend transmitting with portable radios in the hand if the radio user has wet hair or is wearing metal frame eye glasses to maintain proper portable radio operation and stay within safe RF exposure limits.
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:
We will not be held liable for performance problems or damage 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.
FYI:
Just because the antenna purchased fits on the portable radio and looks great does not guarantee communications performance.
You must verify the tuned frequency range of the antenna purchased matches the actual frequency range used in your portable radio.
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 sale again.
All photos, images, and text used in the auction are all the IP (intellectual property) of rcbi.
SHIPPING:
Standard USPS First Class mail, be aware that shipping times can vary greatly with this economy shipping service on a good day and especially during severe weather or Holiday periods. If you need to a definite delivery date please choose USPS Priority or USPS Express mail.
USPS Priority 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 receive them in one cost effective shipment.
Don’t worry if an immediate PayPal payment is required for any of the auction items purchased. We can PayPal refund any excess shipment cost difference back to you 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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