Tait TP8 TP9 79mm Helical UHF Antenna 380-420MHz TPA-AN-027
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Helical UHF Stubby Antenna, 380-420MHz
Not sure your channels fall between 380 and 420MHz? Most TP9300 UHF1 users are better served by the wider TPA-AN-038 (378-470MHz).
Overview
The Tait TPA-AN-027 is a genuine Tait helical ("stubby") antenna, 79mm long and tuned to 380-420MHz. It suits Tait TP8 and TP9 series UHF portables operating on 380-420MHz.
Helical antennas trade a little range for a much shorter profile. If your team values a compact radio that doesn't catch on seatbelts, harnesses or scaffold, a stubby is the right call. If they work at the edge of coverage, go for the whip.
Key Features
- Narrow 380-420MHz tuning means a close match for fleets whose channels sit low in the UHF band
- 79mm helical design means a compact, low-profile radio for users working in tight spaces or wearing radios on the body
- Genuine Tait part means the correct fit on TP8 and TP9 portables for anyone replacing a worn or broken stubby
- Screw-on fitting means a quick swap with no tools for teams carrying spares
- A matching whip option (TPA-AN-039, 181mm) means extra reach is one swap away for crews who need more range
Compatible With
- Tait TP8 and TP9 series UHF portables programmed with channels between 380 and 420MHz
- This includes our TP9310, TP9355 and TP9360 UHF1 radios, only where all channels sit in 380-420MHz
Match the antenna to the band your radio is built for. A mismatched antenna costs you range.
Applications
- Construction and civil sites
- Industrial and manufacturing plants
- Security and event teams
- Emergency and volunteer response
- Replacement stubbies for existing Tait fleets
What's in the Box
- 1 x Tait TPA-AN-027 helical UHF antenna
- Radio not included
Choose Helical or Whip
Want more range from the same band? The Tait TPA-AN-039 181mm quarter-wave whip, 380-420MHz is the longer alternative.
Key Specifications
| Product code | TPA-AN-027 |
| Brand | Tait |
| Type | Helical (stubby) |
| Frequency range | 380-420MHz |
| Length | 79mm (approx.) |
| Colour | Black |
| Fits | Tait TP8 and TP9 series UHF portables operating on 380-420MHz |
Download the Tait Portable Radio Accessories Catalogue (PDF)
FAQs
Will the TPA-AN-027 fit my radio?
The TPA-AN-027 fits Tait TP8 and TP9 series UHF portables operating on 380-420MHz. Check the band on your radio's label or product code. If you're unsure, email info@mobilesystems.co.nz with your radio's serial or product code and our Mount Maunganui team will confirm it.
Is a helical antenna worse than a whip?
A helical antenna gives slightly less range than a whip on the same band, in exchange for being much shorter. For most on-site work that trade-off is barely noticed. For users working at the fringe of coverage, the whip is the better choice.
Do I need a licence to use this antenna?
The antenna itself needs no licence, but the radio it's fitted to must operate under a valid radio licence in New Zealand. We can help with licensing and programming when you buy your radios from us.
Can I use this antenna on UHF CB?
No. UHF CB sits at 476-477MHz, well above this antenna's 380-420MHz range.
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Tait TP8 TP9 79mm Helical UHF Antenna 380-420MHz TPA-AN-027
$34.50 inc GST ($30.00 exc GST)