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NX-5K portable antennas
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KRA-26M VHF helical antenna 146-162 MHz
KRA-26M2 VHF helical antenna 162-174 MHz
KRA-26M3 VHF helical antenna 136-150 MHz
KRA-27M UHF whip antenna 440-490 MHz
KRA-27M2 UHF whip antenna 470-520 MHz
KRA-27M3 UHF whip antenna 400-450 MHz
KRA-41M VHF stubby antenna 148-162 MHz
KRA-41M2 VHF stubby antenna 162-174 MHz
KRA-41M3 VHF stubby antenna 136-150 MHz
KRA-42M UHF stubby antenna 440-490 MHz
KRA-42M2 UHF stubby antenna 470-520 MHz
KRA-42M3 UHF stubby antenna 403-430 MHz
KRA-22M VHF low profile antenna 148-162 MHz
KRA-22M2 VHF low profile antenna 162-174 MHz
KRA-22M3 VHF low profile antenna 136-150 MHz
KRA-23M UHF low profile antenna 450-490 MHz
KRA-23M2 UHF low profile antenna 470-520 MHz
KRA-23M3 UHF low profile antenna 403-430 MHz
KRA-32K 700/800 MHz Whip Antenna
KRA-36 700/800 MHz Stubby Antenna
KRA-26M2 VHF helical antenna 162-174 MHz
KRA-26M3 VHF helical antenna 136-150 MHz
KRA-27M UHF whip antenna 440-490 MHz
KRA-27M2 UHF whip antenna 470-520 MHz
KRA-27M3 UHF whip antenna 400-450 MHz
KRA-41M VHF stubby antenna 148-162 MHz
KRA-41M2 VHF stubby antenna 162-174 MHz
KRA-41M3 VHF stubby antenna 136-150 MHz
KRA-42M UHF stubby antenna 440-490 MHz
KRA-42M2 UHF stubby antenna 470-520 MHz
KRA-42M3 UHF stubby antenna 403-430 MHz
KRA-22M VHF low profile antenna 148-162 MHz
KRA-22M2 VHF low profile antenna 162-174 MHz
KRA-22M3 VHF low profile antenna 136-150 MHz
KRA-23M UHF low profile antenna 450-490 MHz
KRA-23M2 UHF low profile antenna 470-520 MHz
KRA-23M3 UHF low profile antenna 403-430 MHz
KRA-32K 700/800 MHz Whip Antenna
KRA-36 700/800 MHz Stubby Antenna
Some bands have markings around the connector on the bottom. If it helps, the KRA-26M 146-162 MHz measures 6 3/4" from tip to bottom of the SMA.
Ok, it did measure out approximately 6.75".
I've always heard you don't get accurate measurements putting a portable antenna on an analyzer, but would it atleast show a dip in swr somewhere in the middle of the frequency range? I could put it on my VNA, but I don't have the other models to test against.
I've always heard you don't get accurate measurements putting a portable antenna on an analyzer, but would it atleast show a dip in swr somewhere in the middle of the frequency range? I could put it on my VNA, but I don't have the other models to test against.
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The antennas have different-coloured bases surrounding the SMA connector.
26M is red, 26M2 is orange, 26M3 is brown.
26M is red, 26M2 is orange, 26M3 is brown.
Thats what I was looking for. Is it safe to assume red/orange/brown is M/M2/M3 for the whole lineup (26, 27, 41, 42, 22 & 23)?
While we're at it, here's some more from an unknown-date catalog:
Unfortunately, the helicals (KRA-22/23/26) are supposed to be the same length across M/M2/M3 variations, so the color code is the only visible distinguishing factor.
| KRA-22 | M | 146–162 | red |
| KRA-22 | M2 | 162–174 | orange |
| KRA-22 | M3 | 136–150 | brown |
| KRA-23 | M | 440–490 | white |
| KRA-23 | M2 | 470–520 | green |
| KRA-23 | M3 | 400–450 | emerald green |
| KRA-27 | M | 440–490 | red |
| KRA-27 | M2 | 470–520 | green |
| KRA-27 | M3 | 400–450 | brown |
| KRA-32 | K | 763–870 | — |
| KRA-35 | W | 335–400 | blue |
Unfortunately, the helicals (KRA-22/23/26) are supposed to be the same length across M/M2/M3 variations, so the color code is the only visible distinguishing factor.
mmckenna
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Just to add to your list:
KRA-38K is the 800/900MHz antenna. It has a white label on the underside around the female SMA connector. The latest ones I've purchased actually say "38K" on the white label on the antenna.
The KRA-32's I have do not have any color code around the antenna base. Some of the older versions I have do have two yellow stripes around the top of the antenna. Those were from the 2011 timeframe.
KRA-22 and KRA-27's I have are both red, as your chart shows.
KRA-38K is the 800/900MHz antenna. It has a white label on the underside around the female SMA connector. The latest ones I've purchased actually say "38K" on the white label on the antenna.
The KRA-32's I have do not have any color code around the antenna base. Some of the older versions I have do have two yellow stripes around the top of the antenna. Those were from the 2011 timeframe.
KRA-22 and KRA-27's I have are both red, as your chart shows.
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