Flexible whip terminal antennas for handhelds, CPE and IoT gateways. This page covers how the class behaves specifically in wi-fi antennas work, and lists the 8 catalog models that fit.
What this class does well
A flexible whip survives handling that would snap a rigid element, terminates directly on the radio, and costs almost nothing. For handhelds, gateways and bench work that combination is unbeatable.
Where it falls down
Low gain, and the pattern is heavily influenced by whatever it is attached to — including the hand holding the radio, which can cost several dB.
The range we stock
Across the 8 models in this class the gain runs from 3 to 9 dBi, frequency coverage from 428 to 5850 MHz, and the longest dimension from 80 mm to 390 mm. Check the size figure early. It decides the mount, and on a shared mast it decides whether the part fits at all.
Rubber Duck / Terminal Antenna models
| Model | Band (MHz) | Gain | Polarization | Length | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW-RD2400-9 | 2400–2483 | 9 dBi | Vertical | 390 mm | SMA-Male |
| AW-RDN2400-7 | 2400–2500 | 7 dBi | Vertical | 290 mm | N-Male |
| AW-RD2400-5 | 2400–2483 | 5 dBi | Vertical | 210 mm | SMA-Male |
| AW-RD3538-5 | 3300–3800 | 5 dBi | Vertical | 190 mm | SMA-Male |
| AW-RD5800-5 | 5150–5850 | 5 dBi | Vertical | 150 mm | SMA-Male |
| AW-RDN0827-5 | 698–2700 | 5 dBi | Vertical | 250 mm | N-Male |
| AW-RD0433-3 | 428–438 | 3 dBi | Vertical | 210 mm | SMA-Male |
| AW-RD0960-3 | 824–960 | 3 dBi | Vertical | 80 mm | SMA-Male |
Specifying one for wi-fi antennas
Indoor access-point antennas are typically ceiling- or wall-mounted; outdoor point-to-point and mesh backhaul links use pole-mounted panels or sector antennas with clear Fresnel-zone clearance. Confirm the connector before ordering: changing the interface later means either an adapter, which adds a mismatch and a failure point, or a re-terminated cable. Standard builds ship with an SMA-Male interface.