{"product_id":"atu-16ds-uhf-3-5-inch-stubby-antenna-for-vx-450-530-series","title":"ATU-16DS UHF 3.5-inch Stubby Antenna for VX-450\/530 Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eATU-16DS UHF 3.5-Inch Stubby Antenna: low-profile replacement for Vertex VX-450\/530 series radios\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUHF only · 3.5-inch stubby · 450-485 MHz · Vertex VX-450 \/ EVX-530 series · Vendor: 2Way Radio Solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATU-16DS is a 3.5-inch UHF stubby antenna for two-way radio use on the Vertex VX-450 and EVX-530 series. It covers the UHF band (450-485 MHz) only and is sized as a compact, low-profile alternative to a standard 6-inch antenna. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.2wayradiosolutions.com\/collections\/motorola-accessories-1\"\u003eMotorola Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the ATU-16DS when you need a shorter, lower-profile antenna for snag-prone or close-quarters work and your radio operates in the UHF band. If you already have reception issues with your standard 6-inch antenna, a stubby trades length for a smaller profile and may cause more issues, so confirm it suits your environment before switching. If you'd rather keep full length, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.2wayradiosolutions.com\/products\/atu-6d-uhf-6-inch-antenna\"\u003eATU-6D UHF 6 inch Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard-length option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5-inch stubby length is shorter and lower-profile than a standard 6-inch antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUHF band coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e tuned for 450-485 MHz UHF operation only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertex VX-450 \/ EVX-530 fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to the VX-450 and EVX-530 series radios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified model list:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirmed compatible across ten VX\/ISVX and EVX\/ISEVX models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e swaps in for the radio's existing antenna with no adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStubby antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUHF only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450-485 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible models\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVX-451, VX-454, VX-459, ISVX-451, ISVX-454, ISVX-459, EVX-531, EVX-534, EVX-539, ISEVX-534\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVendor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Way Radio Solutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat antenna fits a Vertex VX-450 or VX-530 series radio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATU-16DS 3.5-inch UHF stubby antenna is listed as compatible with VX-451, VX-454, VX-459, ISVX-451, ISVX-454, ISVX-459, EVX-531, EVX-534, EVX-539, and ISEVX-534. If your exact model isn't listed, contact us to confirm fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ATU-16DS a UHF or VHF antenna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a UHF-only antenna. It will not work on VHF radios, so match the antenna band to your radio before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a 3.5-inch stubby antenna reduce my radio's range?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stubby antenna is shorter than a standard antenna. If you already have reception issues with your standard 6-inch antenna, switching to a stubby may cause more issues. Choose it for its compact profile rather than for added range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this antenna compatible with other Vertex Standard radios?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility is confirmed only for the models listed: VX-451, VX-454, VX-459, ISVX-451, ISVX-454, ISVX-459, EVX-531, EVX-534, EVX-539, and ISEVX-534. 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