{"product_id":"tx230-jks-ipx20-230mhz-antenna-3-0dbi-ipex-i-tpee-200mm","title":"Cdsenet TX230-JKS-IPX20 230MHz TPEE Antenna 3.0dBi IPEX-I 200mm IoT","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #444; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTX230-JKS-IPX20\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 230MHz VHF flexible TPEE rod antenna with an IPEX-I connector, engineered for embedded wireless modules, digital radio stations, and industrial remote control systems. It delivers a measured \u003cstrong\u003epeak gain of 3.0 dBi\u003c\/strong\u003e and a typical VSWR of \u003cstrong\u003e1.08 at 230MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — corresponding to a return loss of approximately 27 dB — across the \u003cstrong\u003e224–234MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e operating band. The 200mm RG1.37 coaxial feeder with gold-plated IPEX-I connector enables direct integration with wireless modules in compact enclosures, while the TPEE radome allows up to 90° bending for space-constrained installations. Updated March 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX230-JKS-IPX20.png?v=1774942790\" alt=\"TX230-JKS-IPX20 230MHz VHF TPEE flexible antenna with IPEX-I connector and 200mm RG1.37 cable\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e224 – 234 MHz (Center: 230 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePeak Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e3.0 dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVSWR\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #c0392b;\"\u003e≤ 2.0 (Typ. 1.08 @ 230 MHz — return loss ≈ 27 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e50 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eIPEX-I (IPEX Gen 1 \/ U.FL compatible, gold-plated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e200 mm RG1.37 coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadome Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eTPEE (flexible, weather-resistant, up to 90° bend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadiator Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadiation Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOmnidirectional (vertical polarization)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMax Input Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e-40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLast Updated\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMarch 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eTPEE Flexible Radome — Up to 90° Bend for Compact Module Installations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe TPEE (Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer) radome supports bending up to 90° without damaging the internal copper radiator, enabling installation in enclosures where a rigid vertical antenna cannot fit. Unlike standard rubber compounds, TPEE maintains its mechanical properties across the full -40°C to +85°C operating range and resists cracking under repeated flexing. The 3M adhesive backing on the antenna body allows tool-free mounting on the inner wall of non-metallic enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX230-JKS-IPX20-1.png?v=1774942790\" alt=\"TX230-JKS-IPX20 TPEE flexible radome 90-degree bend for compact 230MHz module installation\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eGold-Plated IPEX-I Connector with 200mm RG1.37 Feeder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe gold-plated IPEX-I (U.FL-compatible) connector mates directly with 230MHz wireless modules featuring an IPX-I socket, including Ebyte E62-230T30S and similar sub-GHz VHF modules. The 200mm RG1.37 coaxial feeder provides routing flexibility inside compact enclosures while maintaining signal integrity at 230MHz. RG1.37 is a thin, low-loss coaxial cable optimized for short-run internal routing in space-constrained IoT devices. Press-fit installation requires no soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eProfessional Test Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fbff; border: 1px solid #e1ecf7; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #1e3a8a; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMeasured with a vector network analyzer (Agilent E5071C equivalent): VSWR = \u003cstrong\u003e1.08 @ 230 MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming ≤2.0 across the full 224–234 MHz operating band. Return loss ≈ 27 dB at center frequency — indicating less than 0.2% of input power is reflected at the antenna port. This is an exceptionally low VSWR for a flexible TPEE antenna at VHF frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX230-JKS-IPX20-2.png?v=1774942790\" alt=\"TX230-JKS-IPX20 VSWR test chart 230MHz measured with Agilent network analyzer VSWR 1.08\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fbff; border: 1px solid #e1ecf7; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX230-JKS-IPX20-3.png?v=1774942790\" alt=\"TX230-JKS-IPX20 radiation pattern test chart 230MHz VHF TPEE antenna omnidirectional\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eEmbedded 230MHz Wireless Modules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eInternal antenna for 230MHz wireless data modules with IPEX-I sockets, including digital radio station systems and sub-GHz VHF transceivers in compact enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIndustrial Remote Control \u0026amp; Telemetry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eIndustrial remote control systems, telemetry terminals, and SCADA edge nodes operating at 230MHz where an internal IPEX-connected antenna is required for enclosure integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eSmart Grid \u0026amp; Utility Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eSmart grid monitoring nodes, power line communication devices, and utility infrastructure sensors using 230MHz VHF for reliable long-range uplink in urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eAgricultural \u0026amp; Environmental IoT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eLong-range IoT sensor nodes for soil, weather, and irrigation monitoring using 230MHz VHF, where the IPEX-I connector enables direct integration with compact wireless module PCBs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cdebyte.com\/pdf-down.aspx?id=1233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 25px; background-color: #0056b3; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e📄 Download Datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: What is the difference between the TX230-JKS-IPX20 and the TX230-JK-11?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: Both antennas operate at 230MHz with similar VSWR performance (1.08 vs 1.09). The key differences are: TX230-JKS-IPX20 uses an IPEX-I connector with a 200mm RG1.37 feeder for embedded module integration, delivers 3.0 dBi gain, and covers 224–234MHz. TX230-JK-11 uses a direct SMA-J connector (no cable), delivers 2.5 dBi gain, and covers 225–237MHz. Choose IPX20 for modules with IPEX-I sockets; choose JK-11 for devices with SMA-K ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Is the TX230-JKS-IPX20 compatible with all 230MHz wireless modules?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: The TX230-JKS-IPX20 is tuned for 224–234MHz and requires an IPEX-I (U.FL) socket on the host module. It is compatible with Ebyte E62-230T30S and similar 230MHz sub-GHz VHF modules with IPX-I antenna ports. Confirm your module operates within 224–234MHz and uses IPEX-I (Gen 1) rather than IPEX-4 (MHF4) before ordering, as the two connector generations are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: What is RG1.37 cable and why is it used instead of standard RG58?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: RG1.37 is a thin, flexible coaxial cable with an outer diameter of approximately 1.37mm, designed for short-run internal routing in compact IoT devices and wireless modules. Compared to RG58 (5mm OD), RG1.37 is significantly thinner and more flexible, enabling routing through tight spaces inside enclosures. At 230MHz and 200mm cable length, the insertion loss of RG1.37 is negligible (\u0026lt;0.1 dB), making it suitable for this application without measurable signal degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Can this antenna be installed inside a metal enclosure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: No. Placing any TPEE or FPC antenna inside a metallic housing causes severe signal attenuation due to RF shielding. The TX230-JKS-IPX20 must be mounted inside a non-metallic (ABS, PC, or TPEE) enclosure with a minimum 5mm clearance from metal components. For metal enclosures, use an external 230MHz antenna with a bulkhead SMA connector routed through a feedthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: What is the maximum input power and operating temperature?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: The TX230-JKS-IPX20 is rated for a maximum input power of 10W and an operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C. The 10W power rating covers the output range of most 230MHz wireless data modules (typically 10–500mW). For transmitters exceeding 10W, use the TX230-JKD-20 (20W rated) or an external high-power antenna. The TPEE radome is RoHS-compliant and weather-resistant for protected outdoor installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"cdsenet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45301875441766,"sku":"tx230-jks-ipx20","price":1.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX230-JKS-IPX20-_1_800x800_v2.jpg?v=1773986648","url":"https:\/\/cdsenet.store\/products\/tx230-jks-ipx20-230mhz-antenna-3-0dbi-ipex-i-tpee-200mm","provider":"CDSENET, Built for the Wireless World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}