Whip Antenna for Expedition Radio
5 Watt Accessory
The Whip Antenna is a high-performance GMRS antenna designed to boost signal strength and audio clarity for your Expedition Radio. Its durable, memory-resistant wire stands up to heavy use, making it ideal for activities that push your radio’s range—improving signal strength by up to 30%, depending on terrain.
This 38.8 cm (15 inch) high-gain antenna is an optional accessory; every Expedition Radio also includes the standard 7.5 cm and 17 cm antennas.
Learn more about which Expedition Radio antenna is right for you.
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Engineered for the Elements
Extended Range
Improves your Expedition Radio’s signal strength and audio quality by up to 30%, depending on terrain.
Waterproof Protection
Integrated O-ring for waterproof protection, keeping your connection secure in all conditions.
Flexible & Durable
Durable, memory-resistant wire is built to flex and withstand heavy use.
"The Rocky Talkie is the best walkie talkie... thanks to its great communication range, sturdy build, and overall ease of use."
"From Eldo adventures, to ice climbing, to big alpine traverses, and I can honestly say the benefits of walkie talkies are even greater than I anticipated."
"The Rocky Talkie simply blew away the competition in our range and clarity tests, and it wasn't even really close."
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Reviews
- EREric R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agothe Only Antenna
GMRS is an FCC allotted frequency band whose wavelength measures, roughly, 65cm. In order for an antenna to properly resonate that frequency for transmission and signal reception, it needs to be at least 0.25 in length. So when you get the stubby antennas, the length is there, wire coiled up inside the antenna housing.
Even though the electrical length is there, the signal performance is not optimal until you can stretch that out. That's what this whip antenna is. It lets the signal breathe. You should get one for each of your 5W radios. And this is something that on Rocky Talkie is offering.
- TCTodd C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8 months agoSolid construction, great fitment, better range and reception!
I've been a radio operator for over 20 years now, and carry a radio with me or in my vehicles always. Found the Rocky Talkie 5 WATT when searching for a new GMRS handheld. Read the reviews, and could hardly wait to get my hands on it. Bought it with all available extras (except a spare battery, that's soon).
Then this longer whip antenna came out! I ordered it within minutes of finding out it existed! Your radio wattage output is a factor to be sure, but your antenna can make or break your setup. I had already done a survey of repeaters in my area from my back deck and out front of my house using the longer 'rubber duck' antenna which came with the 5 Watt. I was able to hit one of 6 repeaters solidly enough for others to understand me, but it was kinda sketchy, static, few cut outs and words missed.
I received the whip antenna and immediately saw they care about us and only put their name on solidly built products. This is built better than most of my Comet or Diamond whips I've had. The whip antenna is a nice bright color, matching more the power and +/- key colors, easy to find! Looking at the base where it connects to the radio, shows a good weatherseal gasket, and even an identifier for what frequencies it's intended - good to be able to differentiate between whips if they were off their respective radios. The base is solid, durable plastic, larger than the usual whips bases, providing a much better grip and a more solid feel. There was no goofing when attaching…
- SEScott E.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars1 week agoSturdy
This antenna seems to extend the range about a half mile more than the stock one. I like it, it seems very sturdy.
- AWAloysius W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoVery high quality
This is the highest quality GMRS HT antenna I have ever seen from any brand.
- NDNicholas D. L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoThis will work
I haven't had time to properly try it (life is getting in the way of playtime). It's easy to install on the radio. I've bought it for a spare to use, if necessary, when we get into the trails.