# YAS5MW

Base-loaded 450–470 MHz NMO mobile whip antenna with 5 dBi omnidirectional gain.

- Product page: https://catalog.satelusa.com/products/yas5mw/
- Category: Antennas
- Status: current
- Part number: YAS5MW
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## Overview

YAS5MW is a base-loaded mobile whip antenna for the 450–470 MHz band. It provides 5 dBi omnidirectional gain, vertical polarization and a 50 Ω impedance. The antenna installs on an NMO mount without requiring a ground plane.

The stainless-steel whip has a corona ball tip. Its outdoor-rated base uses an ABS housing molded around a solid brass insert and a gold-plated push-pin contact. The antenna is 820 mm tall, weighs 205.5 g and handles up to 100 W at 25°C ambient temperature.

## Highlights

- 450–470 MHz operating range with 5 dBi gain
- Average VSWR of 2.0:1 or less and 100 W maximum input power
- NMO mounting with no ground plane required
- Stainless-steel whip and ABS base for outdoor use

## Specifications

### RF performance

- **Frequency range:** 450–470 MHz
- **Gain:** 5 dBi
- **Average VSWR:** 2.0:1 or less
- **Nominal impedance:** 50 Ω
- **Maximum input power:** 100 W at 25°C ambient temperature
- **Radiation pattern:** Omnidirectional
- **Polarization:** Vertical
- **Vertical 3 dB beamwidth:** 28°
- **Horizontal 3 dB beamwidth:** 360°

### Mechanical and environmental

- **Mount:** NMO
- **Ground plane requirement:** None
- **Dimensions:** 820 mm high × 36.57 mm diameter (32.25 × 1.44 in)
- **Weight:** 205.5 g (7.25 oz)
- **Whip:** Stainless steel with corona ball tip
- **Base housing:** ABS molded around a solid brass insert
- **Contact:** Gold-plated push pin
- **Installation environment:** Outdoor
- **Storage temperature:** −35°C to +85°C (−31°F to +185°F)