# ARGOS Omnidirectional Antenna - 401MHz

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** WRL-17523 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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Designed for transmit and receive at 401MHz, this quarter-wave antenna is the perfect partner for our ARGOS ARTIC R2 satellite communication breakout board. It is...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $31.10 (inc GST) — $28.27 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $27.43 (exc GST) · 25+ $26.85 (exc GST) · 100+ $25.73 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 17 and Aug 20.

## Description

Designed for transmit and receive at 401MHz, this quarter-wave antenna is the perfect partner for our ARGOS ARTIC R2 satellite communication breakout board. It is made from RG178 coaxial cable and has an effective length of 183mm. It is equipped with an MHF IPEX connector, which is compatible with u.FL. It is lightweight too, weighing in at only 0.4 grams, 0.014 oz.

**Features**

- Quarter wave wire antenna (omnidirectional)
- Frequency: 401MHz
- Effective length: 183mm
- Total length: 192mm
- Material: RG-178
- Weight: 0.4 grams, 0.014 oz
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Gain: 3dBi
- V.S.W.R.: <= 2.0
- Connector: MHF IPEX (compatible with u.FL)

**Documents**

[Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/wire_antenna_401MHz_OMNI_3dBi-RG178-IPEX__2__404383e0de6.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/7/17523-antenna_-_401mhz_omni_3dbi_rg178_ipex-01.jpg)