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.

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Color Code

The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:

 

Approx.

Insulator

Frequency

Antenna

Antenna Type

Length

Color

 

 

 

Code

Range

Kit No.

 

in.

mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF Helical

8

203

RED

136-174 MHz

NAD6563

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF Helical

7.6

193

YELLOW

136-150.8 MHz

NAD6566

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF Helical

7

178

BLACK

150.8-162 MHz

NAD6567

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF Helical

6.5

165

BLUE

162-174 MHz

NAD6568

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF Helical

3.4

88

RED

380-435 MHz

NAE6546

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF Helical

3.2

80

GREEN

435-470 MHz

NAE6547

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF Helical

3.1

79

BLACK

470-512 MHz

NAE6548

 

 

 

 

 

 

UHF Whip,

5.2

130

GRAY

380-520 MHz

NAE6549

Wideband

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

800MHz Whip,

7

178

RED

806-870 MHz

NAF5037

Halfwave

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASTRO XTS 5000 Model II

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