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MXF-450

MXF-450 (UHF Surface-Mount)

Narrow-Profile UHF Surface-Mount Antenna

The MXF-450 provides 440–470 MHz UHF coverage in a narrow MaxFin housing designed for public-safety and fleet vehicle roofs.

  • Fits between closely spaced vehicle roof ribs.
  • Supports UHF land-mobile and TETRA communications.
  • Carries IP69K protection when properly stud-mounted.
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Customization: Cable type, cable length, and connectors can be configured for specific installation requirements.

Product Description

The MXF-450 is a 440–470 MHz UHF antenna for public-safety and fleet vehicles that need a narrow roof-mounted profile. Its 2.25-inch-wide MaxFin housing can fit between the roof ribs used on specified Ford Explorer and Interceptor platforms.

Vehicle-ready feed: A 15-foot LL-195 cable terminates in an SMA male connector, while the single UHF element handles up to 100 watts.

Protected mounting: The ASA housing carries an IP69K rating when properly installed with the stud mount and meets the listed mobile shock and vibration standards.

Ideal applications:

  • Public-safety vehicles
  • Fleet LMR systems
  • TETRA installations

Example Model Configurations: MXF-450-3C-BLK-180

Key Specifications

Feature Specification
Technology UHF, LMR, TETRA
Frequency

UHF: 440-470 MHz
Gain

UHF: 2 dB
Connector / Cable

Connectors: UHF: 1 x SMA plug (male)

Cable: UHF: LL-195

Length: UHF: 15 ft (4.5 m)
Mounting Stud mount with 7/8-20 thread; mounts through surfaces up to 0.20 in (5 mm); Ground-plane dependent; 1 sq ft ground plane recommended
Dimensions 7.50 in L x 2.25 in W x 2.50 in H (190×57×64 mm)
Material

Housing: ASA UV-stable / UV-inhibitive plastic
Environmental Rating / Qualifications

Ingress: IP69K stud mount; IP67 magnetic mount, when properly mounted

Qualifications: IEEE 1478; EN 61373; MIL-STD-810G; TIA-329.2-C shock and vibration

Standards: RoHS compliant
Operating Temperature −40°C to +80°C

Models & Configurations

Model / Configuration Configuration Details
MXF-450-3C-BLK-180 440-470 MHz; Black; Cable: LL-195; SMA Plug; Cable length: 15 feet

Tech Documents & Resources

MXF-450 Spec Sheet

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