SMA Modular Ground Plane RF accessory

$19.99
Size

Use the 203mm for max performance if you can handle it. Needs some clearance around the antenna. Not sure it fits? Email Benjamin@deltaplusproto.com

Works with The EDICT-HP and other radios with a monopole antenna on an SMA connector. Not the NPH-1.

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A modular ground plane that threads directly onto your SMA antenna using custom attachment nuts, machined in the USA and silver plated.

Sizes
102 / 150 / 203 mm
Mount
Threads onto the antenna, no inline adapters
Nuts
Machined in the USA, silver plated

Overview SMA Modular Ground Plane in detail

Tech Specs

Why it matters

Most small radios use monopoles without a real ground plane, so your “ground” becomes whatever it can find — PCB, battery, your hand…

That leads to inconsistent performance.

A proper ground plane fixes that.

What you get

  • More range
  • More consistency
  • More reliable links

Note: Needs some clearance around the antenna. Not sure if it’ll fit your setup? Just ask

Description

New Antenna Upgrade Available!

If you’re running a monopole, this is one of the easiest ways to get more signal and way more consistency.

The Delta Plus Proto Modular Ground Plane threads directly onto your antenna using our custom attachment nuts — machined in the USA and silver plated.
No inline adapters, no extra loss.

What we’re seeing:

  • About +2.4 dB average gain with the 203mm (1.89 → 4.27 dBi), up to ~3 dB on receive
  • Much tighter, more consistent signal

All data shown is from real trace route testing with a Muzi Works whip, using a ground plane on one radio.
Run it on both ends and you can expect even more improvement.

Use the 203mm for max performance if you can handle it!

Test data Trace route results

Signal range
11.38 to 1.38 dBNo ground plane → 203 mm
Average gain
1.89 to 4.27 dBiNo ground plane → 203 mm
Median absolute deviation
2.32 to 0.31 dBNo ground plane → 203 mm
FIG 02 Average gain · dBi
FIG 02: Average gain in dBi by ground plane diameter
Ground planeAverage (dBi)
No ground plane1.89
102 mm3.25
150 mm3.58
203 mm4.27
FIG 03 Tx and Rx gain · dBi
FIG 03: Tx and Rx gain in dBi by ground plane diameter
Ground planeTx (dBi)Rx (dBi)
No ground plane1.442.34
102 mm1.215.29
150 mm2.464.71
203 mm3.425.12
FIG 04 Signal stability · dB

Trace route testing · Muzi Works whip · ground plane on one radio

FIG 04: Signal stability in dB by ground plane diameter
Ground planeRange (dB)Std dev (dB)Median absolute deviation (dB)
No ground plane11.383.832.32
102 mm3.001.100.83
150 mm2.500.900.60
203 mm1.380.450.31