{"product_id":"rfi-col53-174-p-vhf-meander-collinear-antenna-162-174-mhz","title":"RFI COL53-174-P VHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 162-174 MHz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRFI COL53-174-P VHF Meander Collinear Antenna, 162-174 MHz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4dBd patented Meander PCB collinear with industry-leading PIM performance and 400W input power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4dBd (6.1dBi) gain\u003c\/strong\u003e means strong omnidirectional coverage across the full 162-174MHz 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\u003e400W input power and 25kW Peak Instantaneous Power rating\u003c\/strong\u003e means suitability for high-power multi-carrier base station 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\u003eHigh-power VHF base station sites requiring low-PIM collinear antennas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-carrier deployments in the 162-174MHz band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites requiring broad bandwidth and consistent, repeatable RF pattern performance\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%; 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