In the field of walkie-talkie antenna full of science and technology, the playful nickname "rubber duck" is like a touch of bright color, which instantly catches everyone's attention. It breaks the stereotype of professional equipment and injects fresh vitality into cold communication equipment with the name of childlike interest. When this naive name collides with the rigorous antenna technology, the mysterious story behind it is like a treasure covered with gauze, which attracts people's curiosity and can't wait to unveil its mystery and explore what it is. Tracing back to the origin of the nickname "rubber duck", the most popular saying is closely related to a historical anecdote. In 1960s, this kind of mini Wifi Antenna first entered the field of police and security. At that time, on an important trip to escort President Kennedy of the United States, President Kennedy's daughter Caroline Kennedy pointed to the short and round antenna on the walkie-talkie at the waist of the security guard and blurted out "Rubber duck!" . This sound is full of childlike exclamation, just like a stone thrown into a calm lake, which makes the title of "rubber duck" spread quickly in the field of walkie-talkie antenna and become a unique synonym for this kind of Router Antenna. The Indoor Antenna similar to the "rubber duck" antenna is Wal-Mart antenna, that is, whip antenna. This kind of antenna can also be applied to the receiver, and its length is slightly longer than that of rubber antenna, and some whip antennas are also wrapped in rubber material. Although they are similar in shape, they are essentially different in signal sensitization. With its unique design, whip antenna performs better in signal reception and Transmission, which is why it is usually regarded as superior to rubber antenna and plays an irreplaceable role in the application of communication equipment. Q1: Is "Rubber Duck" really named after Caroline Kennedy? A: "Rubber Duck" named after Caroline Kennedy is only a widely circulated rumor. Due to the long history and lack of conclusive historical documents and video data, this story is more of an interesting legend in the industry. However, it is undeniable that this story full of childlike interest has made the name "rubber duck" deeply rooted in people's hearts and become a unique cultural symbol of the walkie-talkie mini antenna. Q2: Rubber duck antenna and whip antenna are similar in appearance. How to distinguish them? A: Under normal circumstances, the "rubber duck" antenna is relatively shorter and rounder; The whip antenna is slightly longer than the rubber duck antenna. Although some whip antennas are also wrapped in rubber, their signal sensitization methods are different. There are differences between "rubber duck" antenna and whip antenna in internal structure and signal processing principle, which can be accurately distinguished by detecting signal transmission characteristics by professional instruments. Q3: Why is whip antenna usually superior to rubber duck antenna? A: With its unique design structure, whip antenna has better performance in signal receiving and transmitting. Its longer length and specific vibrator design can capture and transmit radio signals more effectively and reduce signal attenuation and interference, so it usually performs better in signal coverage, stability and transmission quality, and plays an irreplaceable role in the application of communication equipment. Q4: Besides the walkie-talkie, what other devices can the rubber duck antenna be used on? A: Because of its small size and strong portability, Rubber Duck antenna is often used in small radio stations, wireless monitoring equipment and some civil handheld communication equipment, etc. However, due to its limited signal transmission distance and intensity, it is more suitable for short-distance communication scenes with strict requirements on antenna size.
