Antenna Order Form.
All the aftermarket antennas are based on Smiley stock, and include the base connector* of your choice, WHICH YOU REQUEST IN THE NOTES SECTION! For more information on how to make sure you order the correct SMA base, refer to the video (link given below).

Prices in USD.
- We are in Canada, and prices are in USD. Prices are converted to CAD for Canadian clients, and GTS/HST applied for orders shipped to Canadian destinations. Canadian payments are via electronic funds transfer only.
- US/International Payment options are available as outlined below, and cost is based on the shipping method and level of buyer protection the client wants.
- Minimum order amount: $30.00
- How to use this order form:
  1. Click the box(s) for the product(s) that you want
  2. In the notes specify center tune point(s), number of antennas required (if more than one of the same type), and base connector type(s). Also specify if you want a shipping upgrade option.
  3. Nothing more needs to be done. In the fullness of time, you will receive a payment request with instructions on how to proceed.
Shipping Methods available:
To USA:
-  1: USPS Small packet air $5.00 (Default, no tracking)
-  2: UPS Standard $10.00
-  3: DHL (2 day if you prefer the UPS or DHL method, indicate this in the notes).
Within Canada:
- 1: Lettermail. No tracking (must conform to Lettermail standards, EG: <2cm thick and <100G).
- 2: UPS, $15.00  Includes tracking
- 2: Expedited Parcel. $20.00-25.00. Includes tracking.

Payments:
ACH:  (we use Wise)  ACH transfers are electronic, bank-to-bank money transfers processed through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network.
USA or International: Wise

To Canada:
- Payment via Interac: Lettermail: $1.50 per 100g.

To International:
- ACH:  ACH transfers are electronic, bank-to-bank money transfers processed through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network.
USA or International: Wise

* IMPORTANT NOTE : BASE CONNECTORS. Duck antennas typically use Reverse Polarity SMA (RP-SMA) connectors. The RP-SMA is a variation of the standard SMA connector that has the same threaded interface but a different gender assignment, making it incompatible with standard SMA connectors. The base connector you order here refers to the base of the antenna, which is the opposite of the radio. A very common mistake we see is confusion between SMA-M and SMA-F because routers and modems use a different form of SMA. When a radio has an SMA-M base (IE: Baofeng, Anytone, etc.) it is often thought to be SMA-F because the base has a hole with threads around the outside and the mating antenna screws down into it. However, in the middle of the hole, there is a small pin. The 'hole' makes people think the base must be female, but it is the pin that counts, and that makes it male. So, the Baofeng, would require an an antenna base to be SMA-F. If you are in doubt, refer to the chart on our website: http://mparam.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/BaseConnectors.html 
If you are ordering SMA bases, watch this video first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkJ_xDSUu_4&list=PLDXT34Ltvhm8D1cFyImpxd5LjJQByPLn4&index=2&t=1s

Also note, the MX connector* that Smiley antennas use, is also commonly referred to as a 'J' connector.
If you are then still in doubt, send us a picture of the antenna base connector on your radio (don't just tell us your radio make and model, as we may not be familiar with it) and we'll help you sort it out.
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How to order the correct base type: SMA, J, MX, BNC, etc.
*Note: There is a fair bit of confusion when it comes to ordering an antenna base for Icom and selected Motorola radios because some (such as the Icom F1000 for example), use what is called a "J" thread. This is due to the fact that we offer an MX thread to fit the Japanese radios, and not a 'J' thread.

Our antennas are made in the United States. UNC (Unified National Coarse) and UNF (Unified National Fine) threads are both types of unified standard threads that are used in the United States. These threads are designated as such because they are standardized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Our base with MX threads commonly works on the Icom and Motorola radios. MX, also known as Multiplex threads, are a type of unified standard thread that is similar to UNC and UNF threads, but they have a slightly different profile.

J-threads, on the other hand, are a type of unified standard thread that is used in Japan. These threads are designated as such because they are standardized by the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS).

Overall, the main difference between UNC/UNF/MX threads and J-threads is the country of origin and the standardization body that defines them. However, although there are also some differences in the thread profile and dimensions between these two types of threads (The difference between unified standard UNC/UNF/Metric threads such as the MX and unified standard J-threads is that the minor diameter of J-threads is curved not squared. The minor diameter of a thread is the smallest diameter of the thread, measured across the width of the thread. It is located at the bottom of the thread groove. UNC (Unified National Coarse) and UNF (Unified National Fine) threads, have a squared crest and a squared minor diameter). The 'J' design allows the threads to engage more smoothly and reduce the risk of galling (a type of wear that can occur when two metal surfaces rub against each other under high loads). Until now, we have been finding that the MX base that Smiley is using, has been working for our clients that fit them to their Icom and Motorola radios that commonly specify a 'J' type antenna thread. This is probably because the thread surfaces of the antenna base are not typically under high loads and rubbing together. If they were, the substandard design of the largely deprecated BNC connector would never have gained substance, and why the SMA-M antenna base connector is superior to the SMA-F that is found on most recreational radios.

More information on how to select the correct base connector can be found on our website here: http://mparam.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/BaseConnectors.html

SMA connectors typically use a 36 threads per inch (TPI) or 1.000-millimeter pitch thread, although some variations may exist. This fine thread pitch helps ensure a tight and secure connection between the SMA connector and antenna, but it also requires careful handling to avoid cross-threading. Cross-threading occurs when the threads on the SMA connector and antenna are not aligned properly, resulting in the threads becoming damaged and potentially causing a poor connection or even damaging the equipment. Here are some instructions to help you avoid cross-threading SMA antennas:

  1. Ensure that the SMA connector and antenna are properly aligned before attempting to screw them together. (If you have some old equipment you can practice with, develop your sense of 'feel' for when you have a healthy thread engagement and when you do not.)
  2. Make sure that the threads on both the SMA connector and antenna are clean and free from debris, such as dust or dirt, that could interfere with the threading process.
  3. Use a gentle touch when screwing the SMA connector and antenna together. Avoid using excessive force, as this can cause the threads to become misaligned. However, in some circumstances, if the top threads on your radio have already received some previous trauma, it may require some extra downward pressure to initiate initial thread engagement. When this is the case, it is critical to observe correct alignment and further cross threading to avoid making the problem worse.
  4. Begin by screwing the SMA connector and antenna together slowly and carefully. Turn the SMA connector clockwise while gently applying pressure to the antenna.
  5. If you encounter any resistance or feel the threads start to bind, stop immediately and back the connector off slightly. Then, paying particular attention to the alignment between your antenna and the radio, try screwing it back in slowly and carefully again.
  6. Once the SMA connector and antenna are fully threaded together (about 3.5 full turns for our antennas), make sure that they are securely attached, but do not over-tighten them. Over-tightening can also cause cross-threading and damage to the threads.
  7. Once fine threads are cross threaded, there is no way to repair them.

By following these instructions, you can avoid cross-threading SMA antennas and ensure a secure and reliable connection.

Below: The radio on the left uses antennas with an SMA-M base. The radio on the right uses antennas with an SMA-F base.

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