TV Transmitting Antenna

with dipole panels K 52 33 57

174 – 230 MHz
● Antenna array of dipole panels K 52 33 57 for different radiation patterns, especially suitable
for mounting on square masts.
● The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables in
accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Input Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

Frequency range 174 – 230 MHz
VSWR < 1.05 in the operating channels after tuning.
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Horizontal. Application of panels K 53 33 57

3200 mm
allows vertical polarization as well.
Internal connections Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
Max. power According to customer’s requirements.
Vertical radiation pattern Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Horizontal radiation pattern Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.
Half antenna splitting Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.

H
Pressurization Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).
Painting If required, the antenna is painted in aviation
warning colours.
Grounding Via mounting parts.
Max. wind velocity 225 km/h

No. Panels Gain* Weight Antenna Windload

of per (at mid-band) (without mounting height H (v = 160 km/h)
bays bay dB times hardware) kg m kN
2 9.0 7.9 130 2.7
1 3 7.6 5.8 195 2.8 3.7
4 6.1 4.1 270 4.9

2 11.8 15.1 270 5.2

2 3 10.4 11.0 390 6.0 7.3
4 8.9 7.8 540 9.5

2 14.7 29.5 540 10.4

4 3 13.3 21.4 780 12.4 14.7
4 11.8 15.1 1080 19.2

2 16.4 43.7 810 15.5

6 3 15.0 31.6 1170 18.8 22.0
4 13.5 22.4 1640 29.0

2 17.6 57.5 1080 21.0

8 3 16.2 41.7 1640 25.2 29.5
4 14.7 29.5 2160 38.5

* Referred to λ/2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease
in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation: 0.2 – 0.5 dB
null fill: 0.3 – 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.

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TV Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 33 57
174 – 230 MHz

Horizontal Radiation Patterns Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal Examples of typical vertical

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns radiation patterns*) for several bays
for minimal mast dimensions. of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting 2 bays

100
E rel

50

0 5 10 α°

4 bays
100
E rel

50
10 10
dB

dB

3 3

0 0
0 5 10 α°

Equal power splitting Different power splitting

6 bays
4/13 P 100
E rel

1/13 P
50
4/13 P

0 5 10 α°
4/13 P

8 bays
100
E rel

50
10 10
dB

dB

3 3

0 0 0 5 10 α°
*) without null fill
with null fill and beam tilt
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TV Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 34 5..
174 ... 230 MHz
● Antenna array of dipole panels K 52 34 5.. for different radiation patterns, especially suitable
for mounting on triangular or round masts.
● The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables in
accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Input Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

Frequency range 174 – 202 MHz resp. 202 – 230 MHz
VSWR < 1.05 in the operating channels after tuning.
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Horizontal
Internal connections Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN

1600 mm
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
Max. power According to customer’s requirements.
Vertical radiation pattern Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Horizontal radiation pattern Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.
Half antenna splitting Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Pressurization Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).

H
Painting If required, the antenna is painted in aviation
warning colours.
Grounding Via mounting parts.
Max. wind velocity 225 km/h

No. Panels Gain* Weight Antenna Windload

of per (at mid-band) (without mounting height H (v = 160 km/h)
bays bay dB times hardware) kg m kN
2 3.9 2.5 50 1.00
1 1.2
3 1.7 1.5 70 1.35

2 6.9 4.9 95 2.0

2 2.8
3 4.7 3.0 140 2.6

2 9.9 9.8 180 4.0

4 6.0
3 7.7 5.9 270 5.2

2 11.7 14.8 270 6.0

6 9.2
3 9.5 8.9 400 7.8

2 12.9 19.5 360 8.0

8 12.4
3 10.7 11.7 540 10.3

* Referred to λ/2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease
in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation: 0.2 – 0.5 dB
null fill: 0.3 – 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.

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TV Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 34 5..
174 ... 230 MHz

Horizontal Radiation Patterns Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal Examples of typical vertical

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns radiation patterns*) for several bays
for minimal mast dimensions. of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting 2 bays

1,0
E rel

0,5
60°

0 10 20 30 α° 40

4 bays
1,0
E rel

0,5
10 10
dB

dB

3 3
0 10 20 30 α° 40
0 0

Different power splitting

6 bays
3/4 P 3/7 P 1,0
E rel

0,5
60°

1/7 P 0 10 20 30 α° 40

1/4 P 3/7 P

8 bays
1,0
E rel

0,5
10 10
dB

dB

3 3
0 10 20 30 α° 40
0 0

*) without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt
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TV Transmitting Antenna
(Superturnstile Antenna)
174 – 230 MHz
● Superturnstile Antenna made of hot-dip galvanized steel for mounting on top of mast.
● Up to 4 bays may be built as self-supporting version. Up to 16 bays can be stacked
inside a self-supporting G.R.P. cylinder.

Input Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

Frequency range 174 – 230 MHz
VSWR < 1.05 in the operating channel
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Horizontal

1500 mm
Max. power According to customer’s requirements,
10 kW max. per bay.
Vertical radiation pattern Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Horizontal radiation pattern Omnidirectional
Half antenna splitting Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Internal connections The radiating elements are fed with
coaxial connecting cables and hybrid couplers.
Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,

H
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
Mounting On top of existing structure by means of a flange.
Ice protection The radiating slots are protected by a fiberglass
cover. Cylinder provides full protection.
Grounding Via mounting parts resp. via 4 grounding ropes
at the exterior cylinder-surface.
Max. wind velocity 225 km/h

∅ 1.6 m
G.R.P. cylinder

No. Gain* Weight kg Antenna Windload

of (at mid-band) without with height H (v = 160 km/h)
bays dB times cylinder cylinder m kN
2 4.0 2.5 150 depending 3.0 1.5
4 7.0 5.0 310 on 6.0 3.5
8 10.0 10.0 660 fiber- 12.0 ---
12 11.8 15.1 1010 glass- 18.0 ---
16 13.0 20.0 1360 cylinder 24.0 ---

Wind load with cylinder upon request

* Referred to λ/2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease
in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation: 0.2 – 0.5 dB
null fill: 0.3 – 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.

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TV Transmitting Antenna
(Superturnstile Antenna)
174 – 230 MHz

Typical Horizontal Radiation Pattern Vertical Radiation Patterns

(at mid-band)
Examples of typical vertical
radiation patterns*) for several bays
of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

2 bays
100
E rel

50

10

0 10 20 30 α° 40
dB

4 bays
100
E rel

50

0 10 20 30 α° 40

8 bays
100
E rel

50

0 10 20 30 α° 40

12 bays
100
E rel

50

0 10 20 30 α° 40

*) without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt
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TV Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 30 57 or K 52 31 57
174 – 230 MHz
● Typical antenna array with dipole panels K 32 30 57 or K 52 31 57.
● The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables
in accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Input Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

Frequency range 174 – 230 MHz
VSWR < 1.05 in the operating channel after tuning
or < 1.1 in the whole range
Impedance 50 Ω

1600 mm
Polarization Horizontal or vertical
Internal connections Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
Max. power According to customer’s requirements.
Radiation pattern The examples of radiation patterns are valid
for horizontal polarization.
At vertical polarization patterns vary slightly.
Half antenna splitting Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).

H
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Pressurization Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).
Grounding Via mounting parts.
Max. wind velocity 225 km/h

K 52 30 57 Material: Hot-dip galvanized steel

No. Panels Gain* Weight Antenna Windload
of per (at mid-band) (without mounting height H (v = 160 km/h)
bays bay dB times hardware) kg m kN
2 5.5 3.5 66 1.1
1 3 4.3 2.7 94 1.3 1.7
4 3.1 2.0 122 2.0
K 52 31 57
2 8.5 7.1 122 2.2
2 3 7.3 5.4 173 2.8 3.4
4 6.1 4.1 224 4.0

2 11.5 14.1 224 4.4

4 3 10.3 10.7 346 5.8 6.8
4 9.1 8.1 453 8.0

K 52 31 57 Material: Weather-proof aluminum

No. Panels Gain* Weight Antenna Windload
of per (at mid-band) (without mounting height H (v = 160 km/h)
bays bay dB times hardware) kg m kN
2 5.5 3.5 22 0.9
1 3 3.4 2.2 29 1.2 1.2
4 2.0 1.6 36 1.5

2 8.5 7.1 44 1.8

2 3 6.4 4.4 58 2.7 2.4
4 5.0 3.2 72 3.0

2 11.5 14.1 88 3.6

4 3 9.4 8.7 116 5.7 4.8
4 8.0 6.3 144 6.0

* Referred to λ/2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease
in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation: 0.2 – 0.4 dB
null fill: 0.2 – 0.5 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.

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TV Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 30 57 or K 52 31 57
174 – 230 MHz

Horizontal Radiation Patterns Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal Examples of typical vertical

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns radiation patterns*) for several bays
for minimal mast dimensions. of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting 1 bay

E rel

50

0
0 10 20 30 40 50
α°

2 bays
E rel

50
10 10
dB

dB

3 3

0 0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50
α°

Equal power splitting Different power splitting 3 bays

4/6 P E rel
1/6 P

50

0
1/6 P 0 10 20 30 40 50
α°

4 bays
E rel

50

10 10
dB
dB

3 3
0
0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50
α°

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Combined Antenna Systems for TV and DAB
TV: 174 – 223 MHz DAB: 223 – 240 MHz

● Dual-polarized antenna systems for simultaneous

transmission of DAB and TV.

TV DAB

Frequency range 174 – 223 MHz 223 – 240 MHz

VSWR < 1.05 1.1
in the operating

1600 mm
channels after tuning
Polarization Horizontal Vertical
Input Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.
Impedance 50 Ω
Max. power According to customer’s requirements.
Max. wind velocity 225 km/h

Internal connections: Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN are

used throughout the system, allowing easy
assembly and maintenance.

Vertical radiation pattern: Null fill and beam tilt on request.

Horizontal radiation pattern: Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.

Different radiation patterns for TV and DAB can
be realized.

Half antenna splitting: Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a 2-way power
splitter or patch panel.

Pressurization: Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied

with dry air (please specify when ordering).

Painting: If required, the antenna is painted in aviation

warning colours.

Grounding: Via mounting parts.

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