RFI COL53-174-P VHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 162-174 MHz
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RFI COL53-174-P VHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 162-174 MHz
4dBd patented Meander PCB collinear with industry-leading PIM performance and 400W input power.
Overview
The COL53-174-P is a VHF Meander Collinear antenna covering 162-174MHz, 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.
This range is specifically designed for wireless applications requiring high performance, broad bandwidth, and exceptional PIM and PIP specifications. The antenna is internally DC grounded for lightning protection and reduction of precipitation noise.
Key Features
- 4dBd (6.1dBi) gain means strong omnidirectional coverage across the full 162-174MHz band.
- Patented Meander PCB design means optimum RF pattern stability and repeatability.
- Industry-leading PIM rating (-150dBc) means low intermodulation and low noise for optimum network performance.
- 400W input power and 25kW Peak Instantaneous Power rating means suitability for high-power multi-carrier base station deployments.
- 4.3-10 connector means a low-PIM, weatherproof termination for base station use.
Applications
- High-power VHF base station sites requiring low-PIM collinear antennas
- Multi-carrier deployments in the 162-174MHz band
- Sites requiring broad bandwidth and consistent, repeatable RF pattern performance
- High Peak Instantaneous Power (PIP) applications
Key Specifications
| Product Code | COL53-174-P |
| Frequency Range | 162-174MHz VHF |
| Gain | 4dBd / 6.1dBi |
| Tuned Bandwidth | Full band |
| VSWR | <1.5:1 (14dB return loss) |
| Nominal Impedance | 50Ξ© |
| E Plane Beamwidth | 23Β° |
| Input Power | 400W |
| Peak Instantaneous Power | 25kW |
| Passive IM (2 x 43dBm) | -150dBc |
| Connector | 4.3-10 Female |
| Construction | Ecofilm aluminium mount tube with sky blue fibreglass radome |
| Length | 4.8m |
| Weight | 17kg |
| Mounting Area | 750mm x 90mm diam. aluminium |
| Suggested Clamps | 3 x UC114 (not included) |
| Lateral Thrust @160km/h | 500N |
| Torque @160km/h | 839Nm |
| Wind Gust Rating | 240km/h |
FAQs
What separates this from a standard collinear antenna?
The patented Meander PCB design prints the dipole elements on a single-sided board, eliminating the cable length and joint variations that cause performance inconsistency in conventional collinear antennas, while delivering industry-leading -150dBc PIM performance.
Is this antenna suitable for high-power multi-carrier sites?
Yes, the COL53-174-P is rated for 400W input power and 25kW Peak Instantaneous Power, making it well suited to demanding high-power VHF base station deployments.
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RFI COL53-174-P VHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 162-174 MHz
$6,969.69