The Retevis Fiberglass Antenna is the perfect partner for off-road vehicle radios. It is also widely used in RVs and trucks. Are there any advantages to fiberglass antennas?
To answer this question, we must first start with the environment in which the antenna is used. Off-road vehicles are often in the wild, with bumpy roads, bad weather, and large ambient temperature differences. As a result, the dishwashing antenna and edge clip antenna cannot be used.
The Retevis FRP antenna is specially designed for off-road vehicles, which perfectly solves these problems.
1. The FRP antenna is designed as hollow, with a FRP cover on the outside and pure copper on the inside.
The relative density of FRP is between 1.5 and 2.0, which is only 1/4 to 1/5 of that of carbon steel, but its tensile strength is close to or even exceeds that of carbon steel, and its specific strength can be compared with that of advanced alloy steel. And it’s a hollow design. When the vehicle is running at high speed on a bumpy road, the fiberglass antenna is not easy to deform and break.
2. FRP is a good corrosion-resistant material.
FRP has good resistance to air, water, and general concentrations of acids, alkalis, salts, and various oils and solvents. It has been applied to all aspects of chemical anticorrosion, and is replacing carbon steel, stainless steel, wood, non-ferrous metals, etc.
3. Pure copper vibrator, high conductivity, good antenna performance.
The electrical performance of pure copper is lower than that of silver, but its price is relatively low. It is a high-quality material for antennas. However, it will oxidize when exposed to air. With the protection of the glass fiber reinforced plastic shell, the oxidation is effectively controlled. Antenna performance can be in a relatively good state for a long time.
4. Both Retevis MR300 and MR400 are equipped with a spring base.
During the expedition, the off-road vehicle will inevitably hang on the branches and encounter deep pits. This is the deformation of the spring base, which can protect the antenna from being broken by a huge impact. It also has a good vibration absorption effect on road sections such as the Gobi Desert.
5. The fiberglass antenna is easy to install and cut firmly.
The fiberglass antenna is fixed on the Front Heavy-Duty Bumpers. There is a certain distance between the antenna and the car body, so that the radio signal can be better transmitted. Generally fastened by bolts, it will not fall off due to long-term vibration.
Retevis fiberglass antenna is a perfect solution when used in off-road scenarios. Please check the link for detailed parameters：
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