F-3990 VHF Peak Performance Antenna

F-3990 VHF Peak Performance Antenna

Frequency Range: Available for 136-174 MHz

F-3990

This VHF antenna is designed for applications that require peak performance in the 136-174 MHz while tolerating a VSWR around 2.0:1.

This antenna has a loading coil between the radiating element and the base. This coil increases the electrical length and makes the antenna perform electrically as a 1/4 wave antenna, but shorter than a regular 1/4 wave antenna. Typical gain, when mounted on a ground plane, is comparable to a full 1/4 wave. Mounts on NMO.

The upper element is made from a brass wound cable with a flexible shaft core, well sealed using rubber shrink material. This solution offers a high reliability and prevents breakage or brittleness. Other frequencies are available upon request.

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SKU: F-3990-A and F-3990-B Categories: , Tags: ,

Description

F-3990 

This VHF antenna is designed for applications that require peak performance in the 136-174 MHz while tolerating a VSWR around 2.0:1.

This antenna has a loading coil between the radiating element and the base. This coil increases the electrical length and makes the antenna perform electrically as a 1/4 wave antenna, but shorter than a regular 1/4 wave antenna. Typical gain, when mounted on a ground plane, is comparable to a full 1/4 wave. Mounts on NMO.

The upper element is made from a brass wound cable with a flexible shaft core, well sealed using rubber shrink material. This solution offers a high reliability and prevents breakage or brittleness. Other frequencies are available upon request.

Additional information

Frequency Range, MHz

Available for 136-174

Nominal Gain

0

VSWR

2.0:1

Power Rating, Watts

75

Nominal Impedance, Ohms

50

Base

ABS, Ultrasonic brass insert
Adapter available for a hand set

Mounting

Mounts on NMO
Ground Plane for unity gain
No Ground Plane- in this case the gain will depend on the environment

Length, in

13” brass wound cable with flexible shaft for F-3990-A
9.75” brass wound cable with flexible shaft for F-3990-B