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Specifications: External ground plane omnidirectional antenna

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The antenna is a heavy-duty, lightweight ground plane antenna designed to be mounted outdoors.

  • Designed for mounting to a 1.25 in. (3.17 cm) rigged galvanized conduit.

  • Best operation is obtained when the ground plane rods are above all objects.

Parameter

Specification

Frequency Range

68–80 MHz

Gain

0 dBd

Impedance

50 ohms

VSWR

<1.5:1

Polarization

Vertical

Maximum Input Power

75 watts (at 50° C)

H-plane Beamwidth

Omni

E-plane Beamwidth

78 degrees (half-power)

Connector

N-female

Weight

4.4 lb (2 kg)

Dimensions

Radiating element: 29.4 in. H (74.7 cm)

Ground radials: 41.5 in. W (105.41 cm)

Lighting Protection

Direct Ground

Wind Survival Rating*

120 mph (200 kph)

Compliance

FCC Part 90 Accepted

IC RSS-119 Accepted

Note

* Mechanical design is based on environmental conditions as stipulated in EIA-222-F (June 1996) and/or ETS 300 019-1-4 which include the static mechanical load imposed on an antenna by wind at maximum velocity.

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