Pctel MUF-4505 Maxrad UHF 450-470MHz No Ground Mobile Antenna 5db 200 Watts

The PCTEL Maxrad MUF-4505 is a UHF mobile antenna engineered for the 450–470 MHz band, purpose-built for no-ground-plane installations where a conventional metal vehicle surface is absent or impractical. Delivering 5 dB of gain and rated for up to 200 watts of continuous power, it is well suited for demanding commercial, public-safety, and fleet communication deployments. Its no-ground-plane design broadens installation flexibility to fiberglass vehicles, trucks with composite caps, and other non-metallic mounting surfaces without sacrificing RF performance. The antenna mounts via a standard 3/4-inch NMO fitting and measures 31.8 inches (81 cm) in overall length, keeping the profile practical for mobile environments where clearance matters.

Key features & benefits

• No-Ground-Plane Design — Engineered specifically for installations on fiberglass, plastic, or other non-metallic surfaces where a traditional ground plane is unavailable, extending deployment options well beyond standard metal-body vehicles.
• 450–470 MHz UHF Coverage — Tuned precisely to the 450–470 MHz UHF band, aligning with widely used commercial, public-safety, and business-band frequencies for consistent, in-band performance.
• 5 dB Gain — Provides 5 dB of gain to extend effective communication range and improve signal quality compared to unity-gain alternatives, benefiting fleets and field teams operating at the edge of coverage.
• 200-Watt Power Handling — Rated for up to 200 watts, accommodating high-power mobile radios and base-station-level transmitters without thermal or impedance compromise.
• 3/4-Inch NMO Mount Compatibility — Requires a standard 3/4-inch NMO mount, the industry-standard mobile antenna interface, making integration with existing NMO-equipped vehicles and mounting hardware straightforward.
• Practical 31.8-Inch Profile — At 31.8 inches (81 cm) overall length, the antenna balances the electrical requirements needed for UHF gain with a form factor suited to mobile installations where height clearance is a consideration.