A whip antenna is an essential antenna made from only one metal rod. Short-range radio signal transmission and reception are its usual uses. Whip antennas are often found in portable electronics, including radios, GPS receivers, cell phones, and wireless security cameras. Advantage: Compact size, Low cost, Easy to use, Wideband performance, Omnidirectional radiation pattern. Disadvantage: Low gain, Susceptible to interference, Affected by ground plane, Susceptible to damage