PRODUCTS
This product belongs to:
FM RADIO
VHF BAND II FM
APX.02.025X0
ANTENNA FEATURES
- Double dipole antenna panel.
- Circular, Elliptical, Horizontal, Vertical polarization.
- Broadband 87.5÷108 MHz.
- Directional radiation pattern.
- Demountable.
- Pressurizable.
- Aluminium or hot dip galvanized steel version.
RADIATION PATTERNS (Mid Band)
ELECTRICAL DATA
| WORKING BAND: | 87.5 - 108 MHz |
| BANDWIDTH: | VHF band FM |
| GAIN: | 3 dBd (5.2 dBi) |
| VSWR: | < 1.19:1 (-21.23 dB) |
| POLARIZATION: | Mixed, circular, vertical, horizontal |
| IMPEDANCE: | 50 Ohm unbalanced |
| HALF POWER BEAMWIDTH: | Vertical component: E-Plane - 79° - H-Plane - 62° Horizontal component: E-Plane - 63° - H-Plane - 119° |
| LIGHTNING PROTECTION: | All metal parts DC grounded including inner conductors |
| AVAILABLE VERSION AND CODE: | APX0202510 - 2x EIA 7/8” - max 2x 2500W rms APX0202520 - 2x EIA 7/8” - max 2x 2500W rms |
MECHANICAL DATA
| MATERIALS: | Reflecting grid in Hot dip galvanized st (APX0202520 version) Reflecting grid in aluminum (APX0202510 version) |
| MOUNTING: | Directly on supporting structure via Ø11 holes |
| MOUNTING BRACKETS: | Optional (cod. XZACP) for ø60-114mm (2.36”- 4+1/2”) mast |
| ICING PROTECTION: | Dipoles covered by Fiberglass radome |
| TREATMENTS: | Dipoles and antenna body military norms treatement (MIL-C-5541) Reflecting grid in Hot dip galvanized st (APX0202520 version) Reflecting grid in aluminum (APX0202510 version) Silver-plated lines and connector |
| ANTENNA DIMENSIONS: | 2790x2000x890 mm (109.8x78.7x35.1 in) |
| ANTENNA WEIGHT: | 80 kg (176.3 lb) (APX0202520 version) 50 kg (110.2 lb) (APX0202510 version) |
| WIND SURFACE: | 1.25 m2 (13.4 ft2) front - 0.36 m2 (3.8 ft2) side |
| WIND LOAD (160 km/h and 30°C) (160 km/h and 30°C) | 1.88 kN front - 0.47 kN side |
| SURVIVAL WIND: | 220 km/h (136.7 mph) |
| PACKING DIMENSIONS: | Dipoles: box 1100x300x300 (43.3x11.8x11.8 in) Reflecting grid: box 2200x1200x135 (86.6x47.2x5.3 in) APX0202520: 110 kg (242.5 lb) APX0202510: 80 kg (110.2 lb) |
ARRAY FEATURES
- Omnidirectional o directional patterns
- Equal or unequal power distribution system
- Configurable for specific azimut and elevation pattern
- Suitable for multiplexing many channels
ARRAY ELECTRICAL DATA
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 87.5 ÷ 108 MHz |
| IMPEDANCE | 50 ohm |
| CONNECTOR | EIA flange according to system power rating |
| POWER RATING | The antenna system can accept any power according to requirements |
| VSWR | ≤ 1.17 in the operating channels or ≤ 1.25 throughout the frequency range |
| POLARIZATION | Linear (Vertical or horizontal) |
| GAIN | Refer to table |
| HORIZONTAL PATTERN | Any type according to requirement |
| VERTICAL PATTERN | Null fill, beam tilt and special requirements to order |
| OTHER FEATURES | Antenna components and feed harnesses can be optimized for channels of interest. The antenna system can be supplied in split feed configuration (two equal halves). Each half can accept full power. |
ARRAY MECHANICAL DATA
| HEIGHT OF ARRAY | Subject to number of bays |
| TOTAL NET WEIGHT | Refer to table |
| WIND LOAD | Refer to table |
| PRESSURIZABLE | No |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE | Optional mounting for side mount configuration |
ARRAY TECHNICAL DATA
ANTENNA DIMENSIONAL DETAILS
ARRAY VERTIVAL HEIGHT
OPTIONS & SERVICES
| PATTERN DESIGN | Custom azimuth and elevation (beam tilt and null fill) patterns can be designed to meet specific 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 After sales maintenance |
| TRAINING | Techical training certification and consultancy |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.