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Black stainless steel whip antenna 40 inches long for 132-174 MHz

Laird Technologies

Laird Technologies BB1322WS Whip Antenna 132-174 MHz 40 in 2.4 dBi 100 W

SKU CH-B4Y9-5TEMK

A 40-inch stainless-steel whip covering 132-174 MHz with 2.4 dBi gain and 100 W power handling

  • Covers 132-174 MHz for wide VHF coverage
  • 4 dBi gain boosts signal reach
  • 100 W power rating handles high-output radios
  • 40 in stainless steel whip resists corrosion
  • NMO mount fits standard vehicle installations

Product Identity

The Laird Technologies BB1322WS is a 40-inch stainless-steel whip antenna built for land mobile radio systems operating between 132 and 174 MHz. It delivers 2.4 dBi gain and handles up to 100 W of transmitter power on an NMO mount without requiring a ground plane.

Intended Use and Limits

Fleet operators and installers needing a durable, no-ground-plane antenna for VHF mobile rigs will find this model suitable for permanent or temporary vehicle mounting. It is not suited for installations that require an integrated RF connector, for frequency bands outside the stated 132-174 MHz range, or for applications demanding higher gain than 2.4 dBi.

Deciding Specification

The critical parameter is the 132-174 MHz operating band combined with the NMO mounting interface and 100 W power rating; if your radio operates outside this VHF window, uses a different mount, or exceeds the power limit, this antenna will not function correctly or safely.

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Price $137.99
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Brand nameLaird Technologies

Questions about this item

What does the BB1322WS come with and do I need to buy a connector or mount separately?

The antenna is supplied as a single 40 inch stainless-steel whip with no RF connector fitted. An NMO mount and the appropriate connector for your radio must be purchased separately.

How do I decide between the available frequency ranges for this whip?

This model covers 132-174 MHz only; choose it when your radio operates inside that band. Other Laird whips cover different ranges, so match the antenna to your exact operating frequencies.

What does the 2.4 dBi gain figure mean once the antenna is on my vehicle?

The 2.4 dBi gain indicates the whip radiates about 1.7 times the power of a reference dipole in its favoured direction, improving both transmit range and receive sensitivity within the 132-174 MHz band when mounted on a suitable ground plane.

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