{"product_id":"te-connectivity-qw450-450-470-mhz-chrome-quarter-wave-whip-antenna","title":"TE Connectivity QW450 450-470 MHz Chrome Quarter-Wave Whip Antenna","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUnity-Gain UHF Mobile Antenna with Standard Threaded NMO Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCompact, high-durability vehicular radiating rod engineered for clean low-loss communication across commercial transit grids.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eTE Connectivity QW450\u003c\/b\u003e is an authentic original equipment manufacturer quarter-wave omnidirectional mobile whip antenna engineered to optimize signal range across commercial and public utility fleets. Operating within the 450–470 MHz UHF frequency spectrum, this high-performance component provides stable unity gain (0 dB \/ 2.15 dBi) to sustain clean communication links. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"380\"\u003eTE Connectivity QW450 450-470 MHz Chrome Quarter-Wave Whip Antenna\u003c\/b\u003e features an elegant, weather-resistant chrome-plated finish over a premium Type 302 stainless steel radiator body, allowing it to withstand high wind speeds and continuous exposure to extreme elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 6 inches in length, the low-profile architectural design minimizes the structural risk of striking low-clearance obstacles like tree branches, warehouse entry frames, or parking garage ceilings. The structural base is engineered with a standard threaded NMO style mounting interface, complete with gold-plated contact pins and an all-brass connector seat to combat moisture oxidation and ensure efficient power transfer up to a maximum threshold of 200 Watts. This passive radiating accessory requires a dedicated metallic ground plane (such as a vehicle's steel roof or trunk lid surface) to form a proper counterpoise and establish low voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField installers must note that this standalone antenna rod does not feature an integrated coaxial transmission line or physical mounting bracket. To complete a vehicle installation, this hardware component must be threaded onto a matching external thru-hole, magnetic, or trunk-lid NMO mount assembly. The primary mobile two-way transceiver chassis, dashboard installation brackets, low-loss transmission coaxial cables, and end connectors matching your radio's RF port are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow-Profile 6-Inch Whip\u003c\/b\u003e: Compact mechanical clearance profile reduces the risk of physical impact damage when driving beneath low overhead structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Gold-Plated Contacts\u003c\/b\u003e: Incorporates high-conductivity gold connection pins inside an all-brass base structure to prevent rust-related signal drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Power Capacity Handling\u003c\/b\u003e: Electrically rated to comfortably handle continuous RF transmission power outputs up to 200 Watts max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized NMO Base Mating\u003c\/b\u003e: Built to thread smoothly onto any standard mobile or magnetic NMO mount infrastructure without custom adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType 302 Stainless Steel Strength\u003c\/b\u003e: Forged with a flexible stainless steel core that bends under physical obstruction impact and springs back instantly without warping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\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\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eTE Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003eModel\/SKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eQW450\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eQuarter-Wave Whip Mobile Antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003eFrequency Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003eUHF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003eWorking Frequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003e450 – 470 MHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003eRadiation Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003eOmnidirectional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003e50 Ohm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\"\u003eGain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,1,0\"\u003eUnity \/ 0 dB (2.15 dBi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,0,0\"\u003eMax Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,9,1,0\"\u003e200 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,10,0,0\"\u003eVSWR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,10,1,0\"\u003e\u0026lt; 2.0:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,11,0,0\"\u003eHeight\/Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,11,1,0\"\u003e6 Inches (152.4 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,12,0,0\"\u003eCore Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,12,1,0\"\u003eType 302 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,13,0,0\"\u003eFinish Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,13,1,0\"\u003eChrome Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,14,0,0\"\u003eConnector Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,14,1,0\"\u003eStandard Threaded NMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,15,0,0\"\u003eGround Plane Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,15,1,0\"\u003eYes (Metallic Counterpoise)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003eXPR4350\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eXPR4550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,2,0\"\u003eXPR5350\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,3,0\"\u003eXPR5550\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003eXPR5350e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003eXPR5550e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,2,0\"\u003eCM200D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,3,0\"\u003eCM300D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eRecommended Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/te-connectivity-tmb8u-trunk-lid-nmo-mount\" title=\"TE Connectivity TMB8U \"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTE Connectivity TMB8U Trunk Lid NMO Mount\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e– Premium vehicular trunk clamp mount equipped with an integrated 17-foot RG-58\/U bare coaxial line optimized for NMO antenna matching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/pctel-gmnc-chrome-magnetic-nmo-mount\" title=\"PCTEL GM-NC \"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePCTEL GM-NC Chrome Magnetic NMO Mount\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e– Heavy-duty magnetic vehicle mount tray featuring a 12-foot RG-58A\/U cable built for temporary or quick-swappable rooftop applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eMore Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/blogs\/news\/the-science-behind-two-way-radio-signal-propagation\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Science Behind Two-Way Radio Signal Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eIs an external vehicle mounting kit included with this antenna whip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this item consists exclusively of the standalone 6-inch threaded antenna rod and base ring. A companion magnetic or structural NMO mount assembly must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eCan this UHF antenna operate correctly if mounted to a fiberglass surface?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quarter-wave configuration requires a metallic ground plane counterpoise to achieve proper tuning. Mounting it to non-conductive fiberglass or plastic surfaces without a metal base layer will elevate VSWR metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eDoes this specific model require manual field cutting or tuning?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the QW450 is factory-cut and pre-tuned explicitly to cover the 450 to 470 MHz UHF frequency sector out of the box, completely bypassing the need for manual trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003eWhat type of finish is applied to the main steel radiating rod?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antenna is manufactured using a flexible, industrial-grade stainless steel core that is treated with a premium chrome silver finish to maintain optimal weather resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003eWhat happens if this antenna strikes an overhead garage ceiling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible Type 302 stainless steel composition allows the thin 6-inch whip rod to deflect completely upon impact and spring back into its upright vertical position without snapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"32\"\u003eCan this antenna handle the high transmission output of a 100-watt mobile deck?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this heavy-duty mobile antenna component is electrically engineered to handle continuous transmission loads reaching up to a maximum threshold of 200 Watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"33\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"34\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"35\"\u003e2-year manufacturer’s warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TE Connectivity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47874051604654,"sku":"QW450","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/0845\/4744\/files\/QW450a.png?v=1782407920","url":"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/te-connectivity-qw450-450-470-mhz-chrome-quarter-wave-whip-antenna","provider":"Atlantic Radio Communications Corp. 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