AV200 Antenna
SKU: 001-1041
DESCRIPTION
The AV200 Base Station Antenna with Ground Plane is designed for land and marine service with a tunable frequency range of 135 -175 MHz. The matching coil is DC fed for protection from static discharges. The antenna is made from non-corrosive aluminium and assembled to a strong die-cast base.
Note: This product was previously known as the AIS-GPA
FEATURES
• For VHF / AIS Land and Marine Service
• Ideal for monitoring of AIS sea traffic
• Omnidirectional
• Rugged and corrosion resistant
• Supplied complete with pole mount bracket & 10 m cable
APPLICATIONS
• For shoreside monitoring of shipping by Government bodies
• Managing traffic at local port approaches
• Locating ships for local tug/supply operators
• Analysing shipping in specific areas
• Monitoring fishing zones
• Feeding data to AIS vessel tracking websites
RELATED PRODUCTS
• AV100 – Stainless Steel Whip Antenna
• AV300 – Fibreglass VHF Antenna
• AV400 – Commercial Antenna for AIS
• AG100 – GPS Antenna
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
• Weight: 570 g approx. Shipping weight: 900 g approx.
• Dimensions: L 1480 mm; radial lengths 530 mm (approx.)
• Mounting: To mast O 25 – 30 mm
• Construction: Aluminium, copper, nylon
• Wind Loading: 28 N @ 150 Km/h
• Wind Surface Area: 0.02 m²
ELECTRICAL
• Type: 5/8 λ ground plane
• Antenna Impedance: 50 Ω
• Radiation (H-plane): 360° omnidirectional
• Radiation (E-plane): Beamwidth @ -3 dB = 67°
• Radiation angle: 18°
• Polarization: Linear vertical
• Bandwidth @ SWR: ?2: see diagram
• SWR @ res. freq.: See diagrams
• Max. Power: (CW) @ 30°C: 200 Watts
• Grounding Protection: All metal part are DC-grounded; the inner conductor shows a DC-short
• Cable: 10m cable supplied
• Connections: UHF female, gold plated central pin
OPERATIONAL
• Frequency range: Tunable 135 – 175 MHz (by adjusting antenna length)
• Gain: 1.5 dBd – 3.65 dBi
ENVIRONMENTAL
• IP Rating: IP67
• Operating Temp: -15°C to +55°C
• Compass: Safe Distance 50 cm
ADDITIONAL
• Supplied complete with pole mounting bracket & 10 m cable
• Supplied with centre element length L pre-adjusted for AIS frequencies
• Supplied with user instructions
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