Description
The B42 aluminium VHF Air band sidemount dipole antenna is designed for use ground-to-air asset communications or ground-to-ground communications within the VHF Airband 118-137 MHz frequency range. The B42 Air Band folded dipole antenna can be configured into a stacked array or phased array that will greatly improve the gain and directionality of the signal.
FREQUENCY
118-137 MHz – VHF Air Band
BANDWIDTH
Full frequency range stated – 19 MHz
GAIN
0 dBd for a single bay, stacking increases gain
TUNING
Factory at 1.5:1 VSWR
IMPEDANCE
50 Ohms
H PLANE BEAMWIDTH
Semi-omnidirectional
MAXIMUM POWER
250 Watts
POLARISATION
Vertical – ensure drain hole facing down
DC GROUNDED
Yes
CONSTRUCTION
Aluminium folded dipole, stand-off mount section, 1.0m external RG213 cable and N-female connector
CONNECTOR
N-type female fitted to 1.0m RG213 cable
DIMENSIONS
Dipole height: 1.035m, Dipole stand-off: 1.0m x 40mm O.D., External cable: 1.0m
WEIGHT – KG
2.5
WIND LOAD AT 160KPH
0.084kN, 8.603kg