{"product_id":"motorola-had8437","title":"Motorola HAD8437A VHF (150.8-162 MHz) Magnetic-Mount Whip Antenna Kit","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVHF (150.8–162 MHz) Magnetic-Mount External Whip Antenna \u0026amp; Adapter Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGenuine Motorola Solutions Original VHF (150.8–162 MHz) magnetic-mount whip antenna kit complete with heavy-duty magnetic base, coaxial lead, and RF adapter for rapid no-drill vehicle deployments.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMotorola HAD8437A\u003c\/b\u003e is an authentic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) magnetic-mount external antenna kit engineered to extend the communication range of two-way radios operating in the \u003cb\u003eVHF (150.8–162 MHz)\u003c\/b\u003e frequency band. Sourced directly from our verified inventory of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/two-way-radio-antennas-for-portables-mobiles-and-bases\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-Way Radio Antennas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this complete kit includes an \u003cb\u003e18-inch VHF (150.8–162 MHz) whip antenna\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003emagnetic mount base with attached coaxial cable\u003c\/b\u003e, and an \u003cb\u003eRF connector adapter\u003c\/b\u003e—giving fleet managers, public works crews, security teams, and temporary command vehicles an immediate external antenna solution without drilling permanent holes in vehicle sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating a two-way radio inside an enclosed vehicle subjects RF signals to severe attenuation from steel roof pillars and metallic window coatings. Mounting the \u003cb\u003eMotorola HAD8437A\u003c\/b\u003e onto the exterior metal roof uses the vehicle body as an effective RF ground plane, dramatically improving both outbound transmit reach and inbound receiver sensitivity across \u003cb\u003eVHF (150.8–162 MHz)\u003c\/b\u003e channels. Built with a slim 0.13-inch diameter stainless-steel whip and a high-retention magnetic base, the assembly resists wind buffeting at highway speeds and withstands harsh outdoor exposure in accordance with DoD Standards (MIL-STD-810) and workplace fleet safety guidelines under OSHA Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete 3-Piece Ready-to-Deploy Kit\u003c\/b\u003e: Ships with the 18-inch VHF (150.8–162 MHz) whip antenna, heavy-duty magnetic mount base with coax cable, and RF connector adapter in one package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTuned for VHF (150.8–162 MHz) High-Band\u003c\/b\u003e: Precision-matched across 150.8–162 MHz to deliver low VSWR, efficient power transfer, and crisp omnidirectional signal coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo-Drill Magnetic Mounting\u003c\/b\u003e: Installs and removes in seconds on steel vehicle roofs or trunk lids—ideal for leased fleets, unmarked vehicles, rental cars, and rapid incident response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercomes In-Cabin Signal Loss\u003c\/b\u003e: Moves the radiating whip outside the vehicle's metal frame to eliminate cabin shielding and boost effective communication range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e18-Inch Flexible Whip Element\u003c\/b\u003e: Low-profile 18-inch (457.2 mm) height provides reliable quarter-wave VHF performance while maintaining clearance under standard parking structures and garages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDedicated RF-Only Design\u003c\/b\u003e: Focused purely on VHF (150.8–162 MHz) voice\/data RF performance without integrated GPS circuitry (\u003ccode\u003eIntegrated GPS: No\u003c\/code\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorola Solutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAD8437A (Replaces HAD8437)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorola Catalog Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVHF MAG MNT EXT ANT \/ VHF Magnetic-Mount for External Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Magnetic-Mount Whip Antenna Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVHF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150.8 – 162 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Mount (No-Drill Roof \/ Ground-Plane Mount)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.13 x 18.0 x 1.0 in (3.302 x 457.2 x 25.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhip Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.0 in (457.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Components Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVHF (150.8–162 MHz) Whip Antenna, Magnetic Mount Base with Coax, RF Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Base \/ Matte Black \u0026amp; Stainless Whip Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRecommended Accessories \u0026amp; Replacement Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent Vehicular Antenna Mounting Infrastructure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/purchase-radios-nmo-rg58-mount\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios NMO-RG58-17-NC 3\/4\" NMO Mount\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Commercial all-brass 3\/4-inch vehicular hole mount with 17 feet of RG-58 cable for permanent NMO roof antenna installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobile \u0026amp; Portable Audio Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/motorola-rmn5068\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMotorola RMN5068A Desktop Base Station Microphone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Genuine OEM desktop microphone with a large push-to-talk paddle for fixed base station and dispatch console setups using external VHF antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/motorola-rm780-impres-remote-speaker-microphone\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMotorola RM780 IMPRES Windporting Remote Speaker Microphone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Heavy-duty IP68 submersible speaker microphone with emergency button and 3.5mm audio jack for field personnel operating alongside vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMore Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/uhf-vs-vhf-radio-frequencies\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUHF vs VHF: What's the Difference Between Radio Frequencies?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mobile-radios-essential-accessories\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Accessories for Vehicle \u0026amp; Base Station Mobile Radios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/simplex-vs-repeater-communication-the-differences-explained\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimplex vs. Repeater Communication: The Differences, Explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/two-way-radio-maintenance-tips\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Essential Two-Way Radio Maintenance Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/two-way-radio-antennas-for-portables-mobiles-and-bases\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse All Two-Way Radio Antennas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/two-way-radio-cables\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse Two-Way Radio Cables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/motorola\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse All Motorola Two-Way Radios \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat comes inside the Motorola HAD8437A kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMotorola HAD8437A\u003c\/b\u003e ships as a complete 3-piece external antenna kit containing the \u003cb\u003e18-inch VHF (150.8–162 MHz) whip antenna\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003emagnetic mount base with attached coaxial lead\u003c\/b\u003e, and an \u003cb\u003eRF connector adapter\u003c\/b\u003e for connecting to compatible VHF radio ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat frequency range does the Motorola HAD8437A cover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antenna is factory-tuned for the \u003cb\u003eVHF (150.8–162 MHz)\u003c\/b\u003e band. Verify that your radio's programmed transmit and receive frequencies fall within 150.8–162 MHz before deploying to ensure optimal VSWR and transmitter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDoes the Motorola HAD8437A include a built-in GPS receiver?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The \u003cb\u003eHAD8437A\u003c\/b\u003e is a dedicated VHF (150.8–162 MHz) voice and data RF whip antenna (\u003ccode\u003eIntegrated GPS: No\u003c\/code\u003e) and does not contain an integrated GPS patch element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhere should I place the magnetic mount on my vehicle for best performance?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maximum range and proper ground-plane coupling, place the magnetic mount near the center of a flat, clean metal roof panel away from roof racks, lightbars, and sunroof glass. Avoid mounting on aluminum, fiberglass, or composite body panels, as magnetic bases require a ferrous steel surface to adhere securely and establish an RF ground plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan I use this antenna with UHF (400–512 MHz) or 700\/800 MHz radios?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Because the whip length and matching network are tuned specifically for \u003cb\u003eVHF (150.8–162 MHz)\u003c\/b\u003e, using it on UHF or 700\/800 MHz radios will result in high VSWR, poor range, and potential transmitter final-stage damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1-year manufacturer’s replacement warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68092718547118,"sku":"HAD8437A","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/0845\/4744\/files\/HAD8437Aa.png?v=1794600875","url":"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/motorola-had8437","provider":"Atlantic Radio Communications Corp. 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