Portable UHF Antennas
L-com's portable UHF antennas are wireless transmitting and receiving antennas designed with a tunable telescopic radiator and omnidirectional radiation pattern. These high-performance portable antennas operate in the VHF band with a frequency range of 118 MHz to 174 MHz and are field tunable across this range. The design type is portable with a dependent ground plane, making them suitable for flexible and rugged use cases in portable hand-held instrumentation, bench test equipment, and fixed wireless monitoring equipment.
FAQs
What frequency range do portable UHF antennas support?
L-com portable UHF antennas operate in the VHF band with a frequency range of 118 MHz to 174 MHz and are field tunable across this range. The design type is portable with a dependent ground plane, making them suitable for flexible and rugged use cases in wireless transmitting and receiving applications.
Are portable UHF antennas field-tunable for different frequencies?
L-com portable antennas feature field-tunable frequency adjustment across the 118 MHz to 174 MHz range. The antennas are designed with a tunable telescopic radiator and omnidirectional radiation pattern, allowing engineers to adjust frequency response for specific application requirements in portable hand-held instrumentation and bench test equipment.
What gain and impedance specifications do portable UHF antennas provide?
L-com UHF antennas provide a nominal gain of 0 dBi, 50-ohm impedance, a typical VSWR of 2:1, and a maximum input power rating of 10 watts. These specifications ensure reliable performance for portable UHF antennas used in wireless monitoring equipment and testing applications.
What construction materials are used in tunable portable antennas?
Each L-com antenna is built with brass radiator material and a polyolefin housing for durability. These portable antennas feature a telescopic radiator, a flexible support mast for impact resistance, UV-stabilized housing, and field-tunable frequency adjustment. The connector interface is a BNC plug with brass body construction and nickel plating to ensure reliable connectivity and long service life.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of portable UHF antennas?
L-com portable UHF antennas measure 8.43 inches in overall length and weigh 0.121 lbs. The compact and lightweight design makes these portable antennas suitable for portable hand-held instrumentation, bench test equipment, and fixed wireless monitoring equipment where mobility and portability are essential.
What applications are portable UHF antennas designed for?
L-com UHF portable antennas are ideal for portable hand-held instrumentation, bench test equipment, and fixed wireless monitoring equipment. These tunable antennas from L-com support vertical polarization and are ruggedly designed for dependable performance in field testing and wireless monitoring applications.
What connector type do portable UHF antennas use?
The connector interface is a BNC plug with brass body construction and nickel plating to ensure reliable connectivity and long service life. This connector configuration provides secure, repeatable connections for portable UHF antennas used in testing and monitoring applications.
What polarization do tunable portable antennas provide?
L-com tunable antennas from L-com support vertical polarization and are ruggedly designed for dependable performance. The antennas are designed with an omnidirectional radiation pattern, providing consistent signal coverage for portable hand-held instrumentation, bench test equipment, and fixed wireless monitoring equipment.
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