Smiley Antenna Mini Rubber Duck VHF Antenna – 146.25 MHz | 3 dBd Gain | 4.5” | 2 Meter | Made in USA
Built by Smiley Antenna Co., Inc. (Est. 1984), this Mini Rubber Duck VHF antenna is engineered for reliable 2-meter performance in a compact, durable design. Designed for handheld radios, it delivers true omni-directional 3 dBd gain for improved signal clarity and consistent coverage over stock antennas.
Precision tuned to 146.25 MHz with a ±5 MHz bandwidth (141–151 MHz), this antenna maintains low SWR and stable performance across the range. Each antenna is impedance matched for handheld radios, not generic tuned, ensuring maximum efficiency where it matters most.
Constructed with a flex coil matching network and sealed in synthetic rubber with a one-piece NT-MIL covering, it is strong, flexible, and built for demanding environments. At 4.5 inches, it offers a compact, field-ready solution without sacrificing dependable performance.
✔ Better range than stock antennas
✔ Reliable signal when it matters most
✔ Compact, rugged 4.5” design
✔ Optimized for 2-meter VHF use
✔ Built for real-world field conditions
✔ Hand-tuned in the USA
Smiley Antenna – Built, tuned, and trusted since 1984.
Smiley Antenna Mini Rubber Duck VHF Antenna – 146.25 MHz | 3 dBd Gain | 4.5” | 2 Meter | Made in USA
Built by Smiley Antenna Co., Inc. (Est. 1984), this Mini Rubber Duck VHF antenna is engineered for reliable 2-meter performance in a compact, durable design. Designed for handheld radios, it delivers true omni-directional 3 dBd gain for improved signal clarity and consistent coverage over stock antennas.
Precision tuned to 146.25 MHz with a ±5 MHz bandwidth (141–151 MHz), this antenna maintains low SWR and stable performance across the range. Each antenna is impedance matched for handheld radios, not generic tuned, ensuring maximum efficiency where it matters most.
Constructed with a flex coil matching network and sealed in synthetic rubber with a one-piece NT-MIL covering, it is strong, flexible, and built for demanding environments. At 4.5 inches, it offers a compact, field-ready solution without sacrificing dependable performance.
✔ Better range than stock antennas
✔ Reliable signal when it matters most
✔ Compact, rugged 4.5” design
✔ Optimized for 2-meter VHF use
✔ Built for real-world field conditions
✔ Hand-tuned in the USA
Smiley Antenna – Built, tuned, and trusted since 1984.
Features
Electrical - 50 Watts max power - Impedance matched to the portable Helical Elements Construction - Exterior exclusive NT-mil covering - Dipped in synthetic rubber to provide a weather seal & webb coil, preventing distortion - Highly efficient copper-plated helical wound hardened steel wire - Flow soldered nickel plated brass base
