VHF Band II - FM Broadcasting Series ACF0202218

ANTENNA FEATURES

- Double-crossed dipole antenna - HIGH POWER.

- Circular polarization.
- Broadband 87.5÷108 MHz.
- Omnidirectional radiation pattern.
- Demountable.
- Pressurizable.
- Aluminium.

RADIATION PATTERNS (Mid Band) ELECTRICAL DATA

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WORKING BAND: 87.5 - 108 MHz
BANDWIDTH: VHF band FM
GAIN: - 0.25 dBd (1.95 dBi)
VSWR: ≤ 1.27:1 (-18.5 dB)
POLARIZATION: Circular
IMPEDANCE: 50 Ohm unbalanced
270° 90° 270° 90° HALF POWER BEAMWIDTH: Omnidirectional ± 1.5 dB in free space
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6 6 Omnidirectional ± 2.0 dB with pole ø104mm (4”)
3 3 LIGHTNING PROTECTION: All metal parts DC grounded
0 dB 0 dB including inner conductors
AVAILABLE VERSION AND CODE: ACF0202218 - EIA 1+5/8” flange - max 15000W rms

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E - Plane H - Plane
Horizontal component Vertical component
GAIN (dB)
4,00

3,00

2,00

1,00

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MATERIALS: Aluminum dipoles and body version and internal lines
- 1,00
MOUNTING: Directly on supporting structure
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MOUNTING BRACKETS: Included for Ø90÷150mm pipe (Ø3.54” - 5.9”)
Freq. (MHz) ICING PROTECTION: Feed point radome
VSWR TREATMENTS: Dipoles and antenna body military norms treatement
1,50 (MIL-C-5541)
Silver plated lines and connector
1,40
PRESSURIZATION: 5.0 psi
1,30 ANTENNA DIMENSIONS: 1950x1160x1160 mm (76.7x45.6x45.6 in)
ANTENNA WEIGHT: 33.5 kg (73.8 lb)
1,20
WIND SURFACE: 0.2m² (2.15ft2) front - 0.34m² (3.65 ft2) side
1,10 WIND LOAD 0.16 kN front - 0.27 kN side
(160 km/h and 30°C)
1,00 SURVIVAL WIND: 220 km/h (136.7 mph)
87 91 95 99 103 108 PACKING DIMENSIONS: Box 2000x360x300mm - 40kg
Freq. (MHz) (78.7x14.2x11.8in - 88.18lb)

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Specification are subject to change without notice
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ARRAY ARRAY ELECTRICAL DATA

FEATURES FREQUENCY RANGE 87.5 ÷ 108 MHz
IMPEDANCE 50 ohm
CONNECTOR EIA flange according to system power rating
- Omnidirectional POWER RATING The antenna system can accept any power
patterns according to requirements
- Equal or unequal VSWR ≤ 1.17 in the operating channels or
power distribution ≤ 1.25 throughout the frequency range
system Antenna system VSWR value also depending from the
supporting structure
- Configurable for POLARIZATION Vertical
specific azimut and GAIN Refer to table
elevation pattern HORIZONTAL PATTERN Omnidirectional
- Suitable for VERTICAL PATTERN Null fill, beam tilt and special requirements to order
multiplexing many OTHER FEATURES Antenna components and feed harnesses can be
optimized for channels of interest.
channels
ARRAY MECHANICAL DATA
HEIGHT OF ARRAY Subject to number of bays
TOTAL NET WEIGHT Refer to table
WIND LOAD Refer to table
PRESSURIZABLE Yes
MOUNTING HARDWARE Optional mounting for side mount configuration

ANTENNA DIMENSIONAL DETAILS ARRAY TECHNICAL DATA

PANELS ANTENNA WIND
GAIN(1) GAIN WEIGHT(2)
FRONT VIEW BAYS PER
dB TIMES(1) kg (lb)
HEIGHT(L) LOAD(3)
BAY m (ft) kN
2 1 2.75 1.8 107 (235.9) 3.5 (11.5) 0,55
4 1 5.75 3.7 217 (478.4) 8.9 (29.2) 1,10
6 1 7.55 5.7 341 (751.7) 13.8 (45.3) 1,65
8 1 8.75 7.5 487 (1073.6) 19.0 (62.3) 2,21
12 1 10.55 11.3 732 (1613.7) 28.6 (93.8) 3,31
(1) Gain data is relative to half-wave dipole. Values given are nominal and assume standard harness configurations
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Gain will vary depending in specific feed system, null fill and beam tilt.
(45

(2) Without mounting hardware.

60

(3) 160 km/h (100 mph) wind and 30°C (86°F) air temperature.
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(L) Total Antenna Height.

SIDE VIEW
2.8 m (9.18ft)

INPUT

1950 (76.7”)

OPTIONS & SERVICES

PATTERN DESIGN Custom azimuth and elevation (beam tilt and null fill)
patterns can be designed to meet specific
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protection/coverage requirements
PATTERN CERTIFICATION Proof-of-performance factory test and
pattern measurements on ALDENA test plan area
MOUNTING HARDWARE Turn-key antenna delivering
Tower top/side spine
Special hardware/brackets
TRANSMISSION LINE Transmission line system design and layout
COMBINERS/FILTERS Combiners/Filters to suit requirements can be supplied
CALCULATION SERVICES Coverage/interferfence simulations
EM Near Field control and reduction (Environmental
impact studies)
ON-SITE SERVICES Site Survey and Inspection
Installation/commissioning and supervisioning
Drive test & EM Field strength measurements Note:
After sales maintenance Total Antenna Height (L) is subject to change according to requirement.
Custom designed antennas meeting special requirements such as specific azimuthal pattern,
TRAINING Techical training certification and consultancy different gains and custom power input are available upon request.

Specification are subject to change without notice

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