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Product Description
TE | Laird QW152 152–162 MHz Quarter-Wave VHF Mobile Antenna
The Laird QW152 is a 152–162 MHz quarter-wave mobile antenna with a stainless-steel whip and NMO-style base. Its unity-gain design provides a straightforward antenna option for compatible VHF mobile radio installations.
Key Features
- 152–162 MHz operating band for matching VHF radio systems.
- Quarter-wave design with unity gain.
- 18-inch nominal overall length listed in manufacturer literature.
- Stainless-steel whip with a bright metal finish.
- NMO-style base for a compatible vehicle antenna mount.
- Gold-plated contact to help resist corrosion.
Benefits
A simple whip design supports routine vehicle antenna replacement and new installations. Select the antenna by operating frequency and mount type to match your radio system.
Ideal Applications
- Fleet vehicles using frequencies within 152–162 MHz.
- Service trucks and commercial VHF mobile radio installations.
- Replacement antennas for compatible NMO mounts.
Compatibility and Installation
Use with a VHF radio system operating within 152–162 MHz and a suitable NMO mount, coaxial cable, and radio connector. Radio brand alone does not establish compatibility.
Install on an appropriate conductive ground plane and follow the antenna and mount installation instructions. Check the completed installation's antenna match before transmitting.
Specifications
| Model | QW152 |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 152–162 MHz |
| Antenna Design | Quarter-wave mobile whip |
| Gain | Unity |
| Nominal Overall Length | 18 inches / 45.7 cm |
| Whip Material | Stainless steel |
| Base Style | NMO |
Package Contents
- QW152 mobile antenna with NMO-style base.
Vehicle mount, coaxial cable, and radio connector are sold separately.
Optional Accessories
Complete the installation with a suitable NMO mount and cable assembly. Contact HiTech Wireless to match the mount to your vehicle and the connector to your radio.
Product Documents
Contact HiTech Wireless for manufacturer literature and installation assistance.
Related Products
Select an antenna that matches your operating frequencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it include a vehicle mount and cable?
No. Select a separate NMO mount and cable assembly for your installation.
Will it fit my mobile radio?
Check the operating frequency, vehicle mount, and cable connector. This antenna is intended for 152–162 MHz systems.
Is QW152 the same part number as QW152-L?
Current TE Connectivity literature lists QW152-L in this antenna family. Contact HiTech Wireless to confirm the supplied part number if your purchase specification requires an exact match.
Why Buy From HiTech Wireless?
Get help matching antennas, mounts, and cable assemblies to your business radio equipment. Call 888-511-5162 or contact our team for assistance.
