USAutomatic 030208 Coax Connector Antenna Product Details
The USAutomatic 030208 is a replacement antenna for USAutomatic receiver applications that use a coax connector. A damaged or missing antenna can greatly reduce remote range, make programming seem unreliable, or cause intermittent receiver response. Replacing the antenna is a common service step when the receiver and transmitters are known to be correct but the gate only responds at very short distance.
This item must be matched to the receiver antenna connection. Some USAutomatic receivers and receiver packages use a coax connector, while other low-current receiver configurations may use a short wire antenna or a different antenna kit. The product record also has a part-number conflict: the name says 30209, while the mfgid shows 30208.
Compatible With
- USAutomatic receivers with a coax-style antenna connector
- USAutomatic LCR receiver applications using a coax antenna input
- USAutomatic 030205 LCR low-current receiver applications with coax connector
- USAutomatic 030207 receiver packages with coax/antenna hardware where the connector style matches
- Select Patriot, Ranger, Ranger HD, Sentry 300, and Patriot RSL systems when the installed receiver uses a compatible coax connector
- Not for receivers that only use a built-in 6 inch wire antenna unless the receiver has been changed to a compatible coax style
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | USAutomatic |
| Product Type | Receiver antenna |
| Part Number | 030208 |
| Uploaded MFG ID | 30208 |
| Name Conflict | Uploaded name references 30209; review before publishing |
| Application | Replacement antenna for compatible coax-connector receivers |
| Connector Type | Coax-style receiver connector |
| Related Receiver Families | USAutomatic LCR receiver systems with compatible antenna port |
| Common Replacement Reason | Missing antenna, damaged antenna, weak range, or poor receiver signal |
| Important Note | Match antenna connector style before ordering |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- 030208
- 30208
- US Automatic 030208
- USAutomatic 030208
- USAutomatic Antenna
- Antenna for Coax Connector
- LCR Receiver Antenna
- 30209 - appears in uploaded name and some search references; verify whether this is a catalog naming error
- 030209 / 30209 - related search variation only, not confirmed as the same manufacturer part number
Technician Note
Antenna replacement helps only when the receiver is compatible and the antenna path is the problem. If every transmitter has poor range, inspect the antenna and receiver; if only one remote is weak, check that remote battery first.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Verify the receiver has a coax-style antenna connector.
- Confirm whether the correct catalog part number should be 030208 or 30209.
- Inspect the receiver antenna port for damage or corrosion.
- Check transmitter batteries before blaming the antenna.
- Look for metal enclosures, long distance, walls, or interference that can reduce range.
Professional Advisory
Do not modify receiver antenna wiring in a way that shorts the receiver or defeats the intended RF connection. For repeated range problems, have the receiver, antenna cable, and power supply checked.
Product Questions & Answers
Is this antenna for every USAutomatic receiver?
No. It is for compatible receivers that use a coax-style antenna connector. Some receivers use a different antenna style.
Which receivers is it commonly associated with?
It is commonly associated with USAutomatic LCR receiver systems that have a coax antenna input, including certain 030205 and 030207 applications.
Will it fix poor remote range?
It can help when the existing antenna is missing, damaged, or poorly connected. Weak transmitter batteries, receiver issues, or interference can also cause poor range.
Why does the product name say 30209 while the mfgid says 30208?
That is a catalog conflict that should be reviewed. Manufacturer and distributor references commonly show 030208/30208 for the antenna.
Can I use this on a receiver with a wire antenna?
Not unless the receiver has the correct coax connector or has been properly changed to a compatible coax-style receiver setup.
