The AV-1 is a base station antenna for comminucations with ground vehicles or aircraft. It has heavy-duty construction with 3/8" diameter aluminum radials, a 1" diameter aluminum tube radiator, and is iridite-treated for durability. It mounts easily to a 1" diameter pipe or a 1-1/4" O.D. tube with locking set screws. A built-in gap-type lighting arrestor is an important design feature. The antenna requires no additional tuning and is designed to withstand windspeeds of up 100 mph. Click here to download the Outline Drawing in PDF format. |
It seems solid and well put together. Works just fine.
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The cable is not included with the antenna. Please see accessories tab for recommended cable.
Mounts easily to a 1" diameter pipe or a 1-1/4" o.D. Tube with locking set screws.
Per the MFG.- our AV-1 antenna has 0 dBd gain.