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Helpful Tips
Antenna
Radio Operating Frequencies
The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:
Before installing the antenna,
make sure it matches your
radio’s operating frequency.
Antennas are frequency
sensitive and are color coded
according to their frequency
range. The color code indicator
is located in the center of the
antenna’s base.
Antenna Type
Approx.
Length
Insulator
Color
Code
Frequency
Range
(MHz)
Antenna
Kit No.
in.
mm
VHF whip
8
203 RED
136–174
NAD6563
VHF helical
7.6 193 YELLOW 136–150.8
NAD6566
VHF helical
7
178 BLACK
150.8–162
NAD6567
VHF helical
6.5 165 BLUE
162–174
NAD6568
UHF helical
3.4
88
RED
403–435
NAE6546
UHF helical
3.2
80
GREEN
435–470
NAE6547
UHF helical
3.2
79
BLACK
470–520
NAE6548
UHF whip,
wideband
5.2 130 GRAY
403–520
NAE6549
color
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