VHF 136–155 MHz 14cm Flexible Whip Antenna

The Motorola PMAD4014A VHF 136–155 MHz 14 cm Flexible Whip Antenna is a durable replacement antenna designed to provide reliable VHF transmit and receive performance for compatible Motorola portable two-way radios.

Operating across the 136–155 MHz VHF frequency range, the PMAD4014A is specifically tuned for compatible radios operating within the lower portion of the commercial VHF band.

The antenna features a 14 cm (approximately 5.5-inch) flexible whip design, providing a balance between dependable communication performance, durability, and comfortable everyday portable-radio use.

Motorola constructs the PMAD4014A with a one-piece finish, steel core, and spiral-wound conductor designed to provide optimal radiation characteristics.

Its flexible construction allows the antenna to bend during normal movement, improving comfort when the portable radio is worn on a belt, carried on a vest, or used throughout an active workday.

The flexible design also helps the antenna accommodate incidental contact with clothing, equipment, shelving, vehicle interiors, or other surrounding objects during everyday professional use.

Compared with a compact stubby antenna, the PMAD4014A provides a longer antenna element for users who prioritize communication performance and coverage over the smallest possible antenna profile.

The PMAD4014A is an excellent replacement for a lost, damaged, bent, or worn original antenna and can also be kept as a spare for businesses and organizations maintaining fleets of compatible Motorola portable radios.

Key Features

• VHF flexible whip antenna

• 136–155 MHz frequency range

• 14 cm antenna length

• Approximately 5.5 inches long

• Flexible whip construction

• One-piece antenna finish

• Steel core construction

• Spiral-wound conductor

• Designed for optimal radiation characteristics

• Designed for compatible Motorola portable two-way radios

• Provides transmit and receive antenna functionality

• Tuned for lower-band VHF operation

• Longer profile than compact stubby antennas

• Flexible construction improves comfort during belt carry

• Suitable for everyday commercial and professional radio use

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications

• Direct replacement for compatible original antenna

• Useful as a spare antenna for radio fleets

• No programming required

• No external power required

• Portable radio sold separately

• Genuine Motorola Solutions accessory

• Motorola part number: PMAD4014A

• Base part number: PMAD4014

Frequency Range

The PMAD4014A operates across:

136–155 MHz

This places the antenna within the VHF frequency band.

The antenna should only be used with compatible VHF portable radios operating within the supported frequency range.

Compatible Radios

Motorola-documented applications include:

• Motorola CP100d

• Motorola CP200d

• Motorola DEP250

• Motorola DEP450

• Motorola DP1400

• Motorola DP5xx Series

• Motorola CP261

• Motorola XiR C Series

• Motorola XiR P3688

• Select additional compatible Motorola VHF portable radios

Motorola's CP200d authorized-accessory documentation specifically lists PMAD4014 as the 136–155 MHz, 14 cm VHF antenna for the CP200d.

Always verify both the portable radio model and programmed operating frequency before ordering an antenna.

Flexible Whip Design

The PMAD4014A features a:

14 cm / Approximately 5.5-Inch Flexible VHF Whip Antenna

Motorola constructs the antenna with a one-piece finish and steel core, while a spiral-wound conductor provides the antenna's radiating element.

The flexible configuration makes the antenna convenient when the radio is:

• Worn on a belt

• Carried on a work vest

• Used while walking

• Used while climbing or bending

• Carried around machinery or equipment

• Used inside vehicles

• Used throughout extended work shifts

Motorola specifically notes that the flexible design provides additional comfort when the radio is worn on the belt.

Related Motorola VHF Antennas

Motorola offers several similar VHF antenna options for compatible commercial portable radios:

• PMAD4012A – VHF 136–155 MHz 9 cm Stubby Antenna

• PMAD4014A – VHF 136–155 MHz 14 cm Flexible Whip Antenna

• PMAD4042A – VHF 136–150.8 MHz 14 cm Heliflex Antenna

• NAD6502AR – VHF 146–174 MHz 15 cm Heliflex Antenna

• HAD9742A – VHF 146–162 MHz 9 cm Stubby Antenna

• HAD9743A – VHF 162–174 MHz Stubby Antenna

Selecting the correct antenna depends on both the portable radio model and its operating frequency range.

Important

The PMAD4014A is a VHF flexible whip antenna designed for operation from:

136–155 MHz

Motorola officially classifies PMAD4014A as a Flexible Whip, rather than a Helical or Heliflex antenna.

It is not a UHF antenna.

Do not select a portable radio antenna based solely on physical fit. Antennas are designed for specific frequency ranges, and the antenna should match both the radio platform and its programmed operating frequencies.

Do not confuse the PMAD4014A with the similar PMAD4042A:

PMAD4014A = VHF 136–155 MHz 14 cm Flexible Whip Antenna

PMAD4042A = VHF 136–150.8 MHz 14 cm Heliflex Antenna

Although both antennas are approximately 14 cm long and cover similar portions of the VHF band, they are separate Motorola antenna models with different constructions and specified frequency ranges.

Always verify the radio model and operating frequency before ordering.

The portable radio is not included.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Motorola Solutions
Part Number: PMAD4014A
Base Part Number: PMAD4014
Accessory Type: Portable Radio Antenna
Antenna Type: Flexible Whip
Band: VHF
Frequency Range: 136–155 MHz
Length: 14 cm / Approximately 5.5 Inches
Core: Steel
Conductor: Spiral-Wound
Construction: One-Piece Finish
Flexible: Yes
Programming Required: No
External Power Required: No
Radio Included: No
Application: VHF Portable Two-Way Radio Communications