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Released: Jan 2016 
Specifications
- Gain
- 2.15dBi
- Size
- Approx. 175mm
- Price Range
- $20-30
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Diamond's trusted quality — accurate 915MHz tuning
- ✓ Slightly longer than SRH915SB for marginally better pattern
- ✓ Robust flex whip survives pocket and pack use
- ✓ Well-regarded in ham radio and LoRa communities
Cons
- ✗ Same modest 2.15dBi gain as the SRH915SB
- ✗ BNC version more common — check connector before ordering
- ✗ Not a range extender, just a reliable stub replacement
Where to Buy
Diamond SRH915
Overview
The Diamond SRH915 is Diamond Antenna’s standard 915 MHz handheld whip, available in BNC and SMA variants. Like the SRH915SB, it delivers accurate tuning at dipole gain — a dependable portable antenna from a manufacturer that doesn’t inflate gain specs.
SRH915 vs SRH915SB
These are closely related. The key difference is connector style:
- SRH915 — typically BNC connector; slightly longer body
- SRH915SB — SMA male connector; slightly more compact
Both are tuned identically for 915 MHz and offer the same honest 2.15 dBi gain. Check your device’s connector before ordering.
When to Use
- Handheld and pack-carry portable nodes
- Field deployments where durability matters more than max range
- Any situation where you want “real” 915 MHz tuning in a compact form
When NOT to Use
- Fixed/outdoor installations — a fiberglass 5–8 dBi antenna will dramatically outperform
- Gain-hungry point-to-point links