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VDA-3231: Quick Reference Data

Part Number -- VDA-3231

Name: Discone Antenna
Category: VHF Antennas
Diagram(s): Diagrams and Mounting Details
Photo(s): VDA-3231
Frequency Range: 80 MHz to 500 MHz - for antennas (repeated below)
Features: * Broadband
* High Power
* Light Weight
* Compact
* Easy assembly / disassembly
Description:

The VDA-3231 is a compact broadband VHF/UHF discone antenna.  Its broad band width capability makes it perfectly suited for signal receiving and monitoring applications, as well as for use in direction finding (DF) arrays.  This antenna is also ideal for omni-directional transmitting applications requiring high power handling.

The VDA-3231 is quickly and easily assembled and disassembled.  All elements are secured via integral quarter-turn fasteners.  The lower elements are retained by individual chains to prevent loss.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Range: 80 MHz to 500 MHz
Polarization: Vertical
Elevation 3 db Beamwidth: 40' nominal
Power Handling: 1 KW
Azimuth Coverage
[Radiation Pattern]
:
Circular within 0.5 db
Impedance: 50 Ohms
VSWR: ≤ 2.5:1 @ 100 MHz to 500 MHz
≤ 3.5:1
@ 80 MHz to 500 MHz

Mechanical Characteristics

Weight: < 10 Lbs. (4.53 kg)
Material: Aluminum
 

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