i-PRO IPS-ICV-ANT-900WM 900 MHz Antenna for Wireless Microphone Dock
The i-PRO IPS-ICV-ANT-900WM is a 900 MHz antenna designed for the in-car-video wireless microphone dock. The antenna provides the RF link between the officer's body-worn or lapel microphone and the in-vehicle recorder, and the 900 MHz band is chosen for its building-penetration characteristics and resistance to congestion compared to the 2.4 GHz bands.
Key Features
- 900 MHz band antenna purpose-tuned for the i-PRO wireless microphone dock
- Omni-directional pattern provides predictable coverage around the patrol vehicle
- Standard SMA connector for direct installation on the dock receiver
- Compact form factor avoids interference with overhead consoles and roof-mounted equipment
- Weather-rated for in-vehicle service with sealed connector
- Replacement-grade for damaged or aging factory antennas
- Maintains the dock's published RF link budget when correctly installed
Wireless microphone audio is mission-critical for in-car video. If the antenna is damaged, mounted poorly, or cabled with a kinked feed line, the audio drops out at exactly the moment the officer needs the recording most. Replacement antennas are a routine maintenance item — vehicles see constant ingress and egress, equipment swaps between vehicles, and gradual mechanical fatigue at the SMA junction.
Install with the connector hand-tight only; over-torquing the SMA will damage the center conductor. Keep the antenna at least 6 inches from the radio and GPS antennas to avoid intermodulation. After installation, walk the perimeter of the vehicle with an active body-worn microphone and verify audio is clean at the cruiser's typical detention positions. Test in both quiet and noisy RF environments before placing the vehicle back in service.
