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Amateur Radio Antenna Pricing

Analysis of 26,726 eBay listings for amateur radio antennas.

What you'll usually pay

$46.99 typical price
Most are between$11$176
Brand new$42.5
Used$49.99
On sale now26,726

💡 Used ones cost about 18% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in VHF, UHF, and FM bands, all trading 38-42% below the market median. Conversely, HF antennas command a premium, trading 18% above the median.

💚 Best value for your money

Adapter 572 on sale$20.97 · 55% cheaper
Nagoya 237 on sale$21.7 · 54% cheaper
Cable 1,662 on sale$25.95 · 45% cheaper
Portable/Handheld Radio 7,548 on sale$26.95 · 43% cheaper
FM 2,586 on sale$27.48 · 42% cheaper

Price by band

FM
$27.48-42%
VHF
$28.92-38%
UHF
$28.92-38%
AM
$28.97-38%
C
$38.94-17%
HF
$55.48+18%

Why? Prices vary by complexity, with HF at 55.48 and FM at 27.48.

Price by type

Adapter
$20.97-55%
Cable
$25.95-45%
Connector/Plug
$31.95-32%
Splitter
$40-15%
Antenna
$48+2%
Outdoor/ Roof
$56+19%

Why? Specialized outdoor/roof units cost 56, while simple adapters cost 20.97.

Price by compatible product

Portable/Handheld Radio
$26.95-43%
Mobile/In-Vehicle Radio
$30.65-35%
Not Specified
$46.45-1%
Base Station Radio
$55+17%

Why? Base station equipment is more expensive (55) than portable handheld accessories (26.95).

Price by brand

Nagoya
$21.7-54%
Unbranded
$28.1-40%
Cushcraft
$29-38%
TRAM
$40.09-15%
HYGAIN
$48.45+3%
Diamond
$56.83+21%

Why? Diamond antennas lead at 56.83, while Nagoya options are lower at 21.7.

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Common questions

What is the typical cost for a new versus used ham antenna?

The median price for new antennas is 42.5, while used antennas have a median of 49.99.

Which antenna band is the most affordable?

FM antennas are the most affordable with a median price of 27.48.

How do unbranded antennas compare to the market median?

Unbranded antennas have a median price of 28.1, which is 40% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $11$176, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 2, 2026.