{"product_id":"rfi-col43-490-p-uhf-meander-collinear-antenna-470-490-mhz","title":"RFI COL43-490-P UHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 470-490 MHz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI COL43-490-P UHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 470-490 MHz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5dBd patented Meander PCB collinear with industry-leading PIM performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe COL43-490-P is a UHF Meander Collinear antenna covering 470-490MHz, using RFI's patented Meander PCB design that allows multiple half-wave elements to be stacked without the cable length and mechanical joint variations that typify conventional high-gain collinear construction. With dipole elements printed on a single-sided PCB, susceptibility to passive intermodulation is practically eliminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing the elements on a board removes manufacturing variations, so every antenna delivers the same pattern, tilt, and VSWR characteristics across its operating bandwidth. The antenna is internally DC grounded for lightning protection and reduction of precipitation noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5dBd (7.1dBi) gain\u003c\/strong\u003e means strong omnidirectional coverage across the full 470-490MHz band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Meander PCB design\u003c\/strong\u003e means optimum RF pattern stability and repeatability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-leading PIM rating (-150dBc)\u003c\/strong\u003e means low intermodulation and low noise for optimum network performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25kW Peak Instantaneous Power rating\u003c\/strong\u003e means suitability for high-power multi-carrier deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.3-10 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e means a low-PIM, weatherproof termination for base station use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase station sites requiring low-PIM, high-power collinear antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-carrier UHF deployments in the 470-490MHz band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites where consistent, repeatable RF pattern performance is critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Peak Instantaneous Power (PIP) applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eCOL43-490-P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e470-490MHz UHF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e5dBd \/ 7.1dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned Bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFull band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVSWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u0026lt;1.5:1 (14dB return loss)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e50Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Beamwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e21°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e250W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Instantaneous Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e25kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassive IM (2 x 20W)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e-150dBc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e4.3-10 Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eComposite fibreglass sky blue radome, Ecofilm plated aluminium mounting tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e500mm x 48.4mm diam. 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