Omni Blade Monopole Antenna, 30 - 88 MHz, Integrated Gooseneck, TNC(m) RF Connector
Product Overview
Southwest Antennas Part # 1000-045 is an omni-directional blade monopole antenna designed for use with manpack and hand-held military radio systems operating in the 30 - 88 MHz VHF band. This antenna includes a TNC(m) RF connector, as well as an integrated 9" flexible gooseneck base.
The unique blade design allows the antenna to bend and return to vertical when encountering objects such as tree limbs and branches. The antenna design allows the product to fold in on itself for compact storage and transportation and for body worn applications when the operator cannot have the antenna fully extended. Disengaging the product's velcro strap allows for rapid deployment and in its extended position allows for maximum RF link distance and communication quality. An integrated gooseneck base offers flexible positioning options for the radio operator.
Note: Matching network can be modified by Southwest Antennas to optimize antenna performance on specific radio systems. Contact Southwest Antennas to discuss custom tuning needs.
- Rugged design for harsh outdoor environments
- Omni-directional radiation pattern
- 30 - 88 MHz frequency coverage
- SINCGARS - Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System compatible
- 50 Ohm impedance
- TNC(m) non-rotating RF connector
- Vertically (linear) polarized
- Optimized to several radio chassis counterpoise sizes
- Multi-blade construction with rugged heat shrink sleeve
- Self-erecting for rapid deployment
- Compact storage and transport
- Velcro strap to secure blade while folded
- Versatile on and off body use
- Integrated low pass filter for FM broadcast band rejection
- Gooseneck base for flexibility
- Rugged end cap for eye protection
- Low visibility / reflection matte black finish
Antenna Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna Pattern | Omni Antenna | ||
| Frequency Band | VHF | ||
| Impedance | 50 | Ohms | |
| Minimum Frequency | 0.03 / 30 | GHz / MHz | |
| Maximum Frequency | 0.088 / 88 | GHz / MHz | |
| Frequency Bandwidth | 0.058 / 58 | GHz / MHz | |
| Maximum VSWR | 3.2:1 | Ratio | |
| Maximum Gain | -8 | dBi | at 30 MHz (-3 dBi at 60 MHz, -4 dBi at 88 MHz) |
| Polarization | Vertical (Linear) | ||
| Horizontal (AZ) Beamwidth | 360 | Degrees | |
| Antenna Labeling | Heat Shrink Label | ||
| Color | Black matte finish | ||
| Spring or Gooseneck | Gooseneck | ||
| Gooseneck Length | 9.00 / 228.60 | inches / mm | ±.13" |
| Gooseneck Diameter | 0.46 / 11.68 | inches / mm | |
| RF Connector Type | TNC(m) | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to +85 | C | |
| Product Length | 49.00 / 1,244.60 | inches / mm | Maximum when fully extended |
| Product Diameter | 0.98 / 24.89 | inches / mm | at base (.800" end cap) |
| Product Weight | 12.0 / 340.2 | oz / grams | Estimated maximum |
Filter Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter Type | Low Pass Filter | ||
| Filter Min Frequency | 30 | ||
| Filter Max Frequency | 88 | ||
| Insertion Loss | <1 | dB | 30 - 88 MHz |
| Rejection 1 | 10 | dB | Minimum, 92 - 106 MHz |