What does 'no ground plane' mean?

A ground plane is a conductive surface that an antenna uses as a reference point. This antenna does not require a ground plane, so it can be mounted on non-conductive surfaces like fiberglass or plastic.

How does this antenna improve range?

This is a 1/2 wave antenna, which is longer than many stock antennas. The longer radiating element allows it to transmit and receive signals more efficiently, resulting in greater range.

Is this antenna compatible with all VHF radios?

This antenna is designed for VHF radios operating in the VHF frequency band. As long as your radio is VHF, this antenna should be compatible.

Rugged Radios VHF 1/2 Wave No Ground Plane (NGP) Antenna

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Specifications

Brand: Rugged Radios
Part #: VHF-1/2W-SPR
UPC: 1038799853839

Rugged Radios VHF 1/2 Wave No Ground Plane (NGP) Antenna

Name: Rugged Radios VHF 1/2 Wave No Ground Plane (NGP) Antenna
Brand: Rugged Radios
SKU: rugged-radios-rugged-radios-vhf-1-2-wave-no-ground-plane-ngp-antenna-t14-830943
Price: 44.85 USD
Availability: BackOrder

$44.85

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Get better range with this VHF 1/2 wave no ground plane antenna from Rugged Radios.

Key Features

VHF 1/2 Wave — improved range over shorter antennas
No Ground Plane (NGP) — can be mounted on any surface

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Specifications

Brand: Rugged Radios
Manufacturer Part #: VHF-1/2W-SPR
UPC: 1038799853839

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