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VHF/UHF sectional vehicle whip, monopole/dipole, 2.65 m, 30-512 MHz

VHF30512CEF (040190-17)

NSN: 5985-01-559-0074

The VHF30512CEF is an ultra wideband vehicle antenna designed for use on all modern in-service military platforms, including armoured or soft skin, metal chassis or composite, wheeled or tracked.

The novel design gives it an excellent gain and radiation pattern across the whole frequency range. The antenna needs no adjustment for different frequencies as all the tuning elements are within the whip.

Frequency Range 30 – 512 MHz (30 – 88 MHz and 108 – 512 MHz)
VSWR < 3.5
Nominal Impedance 50 Ω
Power Rating 50 W
Gain – 4 dB to + 4 dB from 30 – 88 MHz
– 9 dB to 0 dB from 108 – 512 MHz
Radiation Diagram Azimuth: Omnidirectional
Polarisation Vertical
Connector BNC female (x2)
Design End fed whip for VHF.
Centre fed dipole for UHF.
Radiating element completely enclosed in epoxy fibreglass laminate.  Metal parts are plated brass and stainless steel.
Length Total:   264.16 cm
Lower Whip:   114.30 cm
Upper Whip:   144.78 cm
Base:   24.13 cm
Weight Total:   3.76 kg
Lower Whip:   1.18 kg
Upper Whip:   0.32 kg
Base:   2.27 kg
Wind Rating 55 m/s = 201 km/h
Finish Polyurethane lacquer
Colour 383 Green or 686 Tan
Temperature Range – 55°C to + 71°C