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VHF, 9 dB, two piece sectional whip, monopole, end feed, 4.9 m, 156-162 MHz

AV90 Series

The AV90 antenna series are high gain antennas designed for the maritime VHF radio telephone service. They are high quality antennas with a durable construction and a beautiful finish for installation on all kind of vessels.

Choose between base section: AV90BI16-2, AV90D16-2 or AV90M16-2 together with the top whip section AV60-BI.

Frequency Range 156-159 MHz, VSWR < 1.5:1
159-162 MHz, VSWR < 2.5:1
Nominal Impedance 50 Ω
Power Rating 100 W
Gain 9 dB
Base section                    3 dB
Top whip section           6 dB
Pattern Horizontal plane:           Omnidirectional
Vertical plane:                 See Charts Tab
Polarisation Vertical
Connector AV90BI16-2:   BNC female
AV90D16-2:    UHF female
AV90M16-2:   UHF female
DC Grounded Yes
Design The top section is an AV60BI antenna using two 5/8 elements, and the base section is a stacked co-linear array. Radiating elements completely enclosed in polyurethane foam within a fibreglass tube.
Height 4.73 m nominal
Weight 3.5 + 1.1 =4.6 kg
Wind Rating 55 m/s = 201 km/h
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature Range – 55°C to + 71°C
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