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Helpful Tips

Antenna

Radio Operating Frequencies

Before installing the antenna, make sure it matches your radio’s operating frequency. Antennas are frequency sensitive and are color coded according to their frequency range. The color code indicator is located in the center of the antenna’s base.

color

The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

	Approx.		Insulator	Frequency	Antenna
Antenna Type	Length		Color	Range	Antenna
			Code	(MHz)	Kit No.
	in.	mm			Kit No.
	in.	mm

VHF whip	8	203	RED	136–174	NAD6563

VHF helical	7.6	193	YELLOW	136–150.8	NAD6566

VHF helical	7	178	BLACK	150.8–162	NAD6567

VHF helical	6.5	165	BLUE	162–174	NAD6568

UHF helical	3.3	83	RED	380–435	NAE6546

UHF helical	3.1	78	GREEN	435–470	NAE6547

UHF helical	2.8	71	BLACK	470–520	NAE6548

UHF whip,	5.2	133	GRAY	380–520	NAE6549
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