High gain, wide band operation 1290 – 1310MHz. Excellent F/B. Rear mount.

 

 

Electrical Specifications 23 cm
Frequency Range:	1290 – 1310 MHz
Free Space Forward Gain:	17.3 dBi
Front to Back Ratio:	29 dB
3 dB Horizontal Beam width:	24.4°
Polarization	Horizontal or Vertical
Nominal Input Impedance:	50 Ohms
SWR Across Entire Band:	< 1.2
Maximum Power Input:	100 W
Matching Method:	1:4 Voltage Balun RG-316 Teflon Cable
Connector:	“N”
Mechanical Specifications 23 centimeter
Number of elements:	18
Element Diameter:	4 mm Aluminum rod
Dipole Diameter:	4 mm Copper
Longest element:	112 mm
Element Mounting Position:	Bellow the Boom
Balun and Connector:	Included
Boom Length:	1460 mm
Boom Size:	20 x 20 mm
Number of Boom Pieces:	1
Guy rope support:	Not necessary. Strong boom.
Mounting Mast Diameter:	43 – 70 mm 1-11/16″ – 2-3/4″ OD
Survival Wind Speed:	150 km/h
Transportation Length:	1.5 m
Antenna Weight:	1.1 kg
Gross/Transport Weight:	2.9 kg

 

 

Measured SWR 1290 MHz to 1310 MHz:

 

 

Measured results on 23 cm rear mount antenna. Schmit diagram on 1296.1 MHz:

 

 

Short video about PA1296-18-1.5RB – Assembly, characteristics and measurements:

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