ASTRO XTS 5000 Model III 133
Helpful Tips
Antenna
Radio Operating Frequencies
The following antenna types are compatible with your radio:
Before installing the antenna, 
make sure it matches your 
radio’s operating frequency. 
Antennas are frequency 
sensitive and are color coded 
according to their frequency 
range. The color code indicator 
is located in the center of the 
antenna’s base.
Antenna Type
 Approx. 
Length
Insulator 
Color
Code
Frequency 
Range
Antenna 
Kit No.
in. mm
VHF Helical 8 203 RED 136-174 MHz NAD6563
VHF Helical 7.6 193 YELLOW 136-150.8 MHz NAD6566
VHF Helical 7 178 BLACK 150.8-162 MHz NAD6567
VHF Helical 6.5 165 BLUE 162-174 MHz NAD6568
UHF Helical 3.4 88 RED 380-435 MHz NAE6546
UHF Helical 3.2 80 GREEN 435-470 MHz NAE6547
UHF Helical 3.1 79 BLACK 470-512 MHz NAE6548
UHF Whip, 
Wideband
5.2 130 GRAY 380-520 MHz NAE6549
800MHz Whip,
Halfwave
7 178 RED 806-870 MHz NAF5037
MAEPF-27478-O
Color Code
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