Pctel MHB5800132S NEW Maxrad VHF 132-174MHz Mobile Antenna 3db Gain 200 Watts

The PCTEL Maxrad MHB5800132S is a professional-grade VHF mobile antenna engineered for vehicle-mounted two-way radio communication across the 132–174 MHz frequency range. Delivering 3 dB of gain and rated to handle up to 200 Watts of transmit power, it is built to meet the demands of commercial fleet operations, public service agencies, and industrial radio deployments where reliable VHF coverage is critical. At a maximum length of 58 inches, the extended whip configuration is optimized for VHF radiation efficiency. Installation is straightforward for any vehicle already equipped with a standard 3/4" NMO mount, making it a practical upgrade or replacement antenna for existing mobile radio systems. Note that cable and connector are not included.

Key features & benefits

• 132–174 MHz VHF Coverage — Spans the full professional VHF land-mobile band from 132 to 174 MHz, accommodating a wide range of commercial, public-service, and industrial channel plans without requiring a custom-tuned element.
• 3 dB Gain — The 3 dB gain rating extends effective communication range compared to a unity-gain reference, making it well suited for vehicle installations where maximizing talk-out distance matters.
• 200-Watt Power Handling — A 200 W maximum power rating provides substantial headroom above the output of virtually any mobile radio in this class, reducing the risk of antenna stress or intermodulation artifacts at full transmit power.
• 58-Inch Extended Whip Design — The 58-inch (147 cm) whip length is sized to optimize radiation efficiency across the VHF band, providing a physical aperture that supports the antenna's gain specification.
• Standard 3/4" NMO Mount Compatibility — Designed for installation on the widely adopted 3/4" NMO58UNC mount, allowing direct drop-in deployment on any vehicle already fitted with a compatible NMO mounting base.
• No Cable or Connector Included — The antenna ships as an element only, giving installers the flexibility to select the coaxial cable type, length, and connector termination that best suits their specific vehicle and radio installation requirements.