{"product_id":"pr-base-420-520-2dbi","title":"Purchase Radios PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi UHF Base Station Antenna","description":"\u003ch2\u003e420–520 MHz UHF Omnidirectional Base Antenna\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2 dBi omnidirectional white fiberglass base antenna for 420–520 MHz UHF systems.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi\u003c\/b\u003e is a commercial-grade fiberglass base station antenna engineered to deliver wideband omnidirectional coverage across the entire 420–520 MHz UHF frequency spectrum. Built around a high-efficiency silver-plated brass radiator and feed structure, this antenna provides 2 dBi nominal gain with a 70° vertical half-power beamwidth, making it an ideal choice for land mobile radio (LMR) systems, fixed base stations, bi-directional amplifiers (BDA), and UHF repeater sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to withstand extreme outdoor conditions, the \u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi\u003c\/b\u003e features a high-strength, filament-wound white fiberglass radome capable of enduring operational wind speeds up to 200 mph (322 kph) and survival gusts up to 224 mph (360 kph). The base is equipped with a silver-plated brass Type N female jack connector and features DC grounding across the structure to dissipate static buildup and enhance lightning protection for connected radio equipment. With 150-Watt power handling and low VSWR performance, this antenna offers reliable long-term service for utility, public safety, industrial, and commercial wireless networks operating under \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFCC Licensing\u003c\/a\u003e standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWideband 420–520 MHz Coverage\u003c\/b\u003e: Operates across the full UHF land mobile frequency band with low VSWR performance (\u0026lt;1.5:1 from 440–470 MHz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh Wind Survival Rating\u003c\/b\u003e: Filament-wound fiberglass radome withstands operational winds up to 200 mph and survival gusts up to 224 mph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e150-Watt Power Handling\u003c\/b\u003e: Handles continuous RF input power up to 150 Watts for high-duty-cycle repeaters and base transceivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDC Grounded Lightning Protection\u003c\/b\u003e: Direct-current grounded radiation structure dissipates static charge to protect sensitive receiver electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSilver-Plated Brass Feed Structure\u003c\/b\u003e: All-brass internal radiator with silver plating maximizes electrical conductivity and signal efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\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\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurchase Radios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\/SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePR-BASE-420-520-2dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnidirectional Fiberglass Base Station Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 – 520 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 dBi (70° nominal HPBW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVSWR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1.5:1 (440–470 MHz) \/ \u0026lt;2.0:1 (420–520 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical, Linear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadiation Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnidirectional (360°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatic \/ Lightning Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Grounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType N Female (Jack), Silver-Plated Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadome Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilament-Wound Fiberglass (White)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWind Rating (Operational \/ Survival)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mph (322 kph) \/ 224 mph (360 kph)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (Length x Diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.8 x 1.6 Inches (0.63 m x 40.5 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 lbs (0.9 kg) max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\/Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurchase Radios 420–520 MHz UHF Base Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePR-BASE-420-520-2dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/purchase-radios-pr-bmk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios PR-BMK Base Station Antenna Mast Mount Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Clamp assembly for securing 1.6-inch diameter fiberglass base antennas to vertical poles.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore Resources\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/two-way-radios-workplace-safety-emergency\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow Two-Way Radios Improve Workplace Safety and Emergency Response\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/hytera-2-way-radios\/15-myth-busting-facts-about-two-way-radio-range\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e15 Myth-Busting Facts About Two-Way Radio Range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/hytera-2-way-radios\/how-to-care-for-and-maintain-portable-radios\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Care for and Maintain Portable Radios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/two-way-radio-antennas-for-portables-mobiles-and-bases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrowse All Two-Way Radio Antennas \u0026amp; Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the primary application for the Purchase Radios PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi antenna?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for fixed-site UHF base stations, repeaters, and bi-directional amplifiers operating between 420 MHz and 520 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat RF connector is built into the PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antenna features a silver-plated brass Type N female (jack) connector integrated into its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Purchase Radios PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi include mounting hardware?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, mounting hardware is sold separately to accommodate specific mast or tower pipe diameters. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purchase-radios-pr-bmk\"\u003ePurchase Radios PR-BMK Base Station Antenna Mast Mount Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat power rating does the PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antenna supports continuous RF input power levels up to 150 Watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi handle severe weather?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antenna is rated for operational wind speeds up to 200 mph (322 kph) and survival gusts up to 224 mph (360 kph), with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this antenna feature lightning protection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the internal radiating structure is DC grounded to dissipate static build-up and provide enhanced lightning protection for connected transceiver equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Radio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48919559471278,"sku":"PR-BASE-420-520-2dBi","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/0845\/4744\/files\/ATL-BASE-420-520-2dBic.png?v=1787066009","url":"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/pr-base-420-520-2dbi","provider":"Atlantic Radio Communications Corp. 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