Telescopic Antenna SMA - 75 MHz to 1 GHz (ANT500)

Feels strong and is well built, i get a pretty good signal from it.

This is a great addition to the Hackrf One and allows for a good range of RF monitoring. I'd go so far as to say its a must have.

Works great with my Hack RF.

perfect product

Arrived well packaged. Couldn't even pick up FM stereo and that was with it extended all the way out. Tried everything by setting the gain but no luck. Placed the SDR in same location and tried cheaper antenna I got with it and FM works. It seems that there might be a problem with the antenna or it isn't up to scratch. Expensive for a telescopic antenna which I thought would work better, how wrong was I!

Just did not work at all! For this money I would have expected a working antennae

## ANT500 - Telescopic Antenna The ANT500 is a versatile, entry-level telescopic antenna designed specifically for operation between **75 MHz and 1 GHz**. It is a popular choice for SDR (Software Defined Radio) enthusiasts due to its portability and adjustable length. **Pros** **Portability:** Its collapsible design makes it incredibly easy to toss into a tech bag or field kit without worrying about snapping it. * **Adjustable Tuning:** Because it is telescopic, you can physically adjust the length to resonate better with the specific frequency range you are monitoring. * **SMA Connector:** It comes with a standard male SMA connector, meaning it threads directly onto most popular SDR dongles (like the HackRF One or RTL-SDR) without needing awkward adapters. * **Wide Frequency Range:** While optimized for 75 MHz to 1 GHz, it provides decent enough coverage for general scanning of local radio traffic, air bands, and weather frequencies. **Cons** * **Fragility at Full Extension:** Like most telescopic antennas, the thin upper segments are prone to bending or snapping if it tips over or is bumped while fully extended. * **No Mounting Base:** It mounts directly to your device. This can put physical strain on your SDR’s SMA port if the antenna is fully extended and positioned at an angle. * **Indoor Limitations:** Without a magnetic base or a way to mount it outdoors/near a window, signal reception can be significantly hampered by the walls and electronics inside a building. **Summary:** This is a solid, "no-frills" antenna for anyone getting started with radio auditing or signal scanning. It’s a great upgrade over the basic "pancake" antennas often bundled with SDR kits, provided you handle the thin segments with care.

Non so se questa antenna sia quella "ufficiale", ma usata sul portapack funziona egregiamente. Il segnale è migliorato (e non di poco) rispetto al classico stilo cinese ultramega economico che si trova in dotazione. Per ora posso dire che mi ritengo soddisfatto del prodotto, ma non tanto dal prezzo. Un pò troppo alto per quello che è alla fine.

Funktioniert sehr gut

Już na pierwszy rzut oka widać lepiej odbierany sygnał, antena solidnie zbudowana i pasuje do Hackrf one.

Referente a este artículo hay que decir que cumple con las expectativas y es fiel a la descripción. El vendedor envío rápido y la comunicación es buena.