Vertical Polarization 2m 8Element FM Wideband Antenna 2m8WBRV

FM simplex or repeater rear mount vertical polarization 2m 8Element FM Wideband Antenna 2m8WBRV could be put on any mast or balcony to get the farthest repeaters or FM simplex friends. 3m boom and 8 elements will give you the maximum gain for the rear mount antenna.

 

2m 8element FM wideband antenna 2m8WBRV vertical polarization

 

Vertical polarization 2m 8Element FM wideband antenna 2m8WBRV could be produced in two versions:

• 2m8WBRV wideband version 144-146MHz vertical polarization
• 2m8WideRV extra wideband version with 4MHz bandwidth 144-148MHz for IARU Region 2 and 3

 

What does 2m8WBRV mean?

• 2m – 2m band
• 8 – 8 elements
• WB – Wideband. Covers the whole of 2m band 144-146MHz or IARU Region 2 and Region 3 144-148MHz
• R – Rear mount antenna with strong “RA” bracket
• V – Vertical polarization

 

Electrical Specifications of vertical polarization 2m 8Element FM wideband antenna 2m8WBRV

Frequency Range: 144 – 146 MHz (144-148MHz)
Free Space Forward Gain: 12.2 dBi
Front-to-Back Ratio: 26 dB
-3 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: 52.2°
Polarization: Vertical
Nominal Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
SWR Across Entire Band: < 1.2
Maximum Power Input: 500W
Matching Method: Direct feed through common mode choke (current balun)
Connector: “N”

 

Power versions of 2m8WBRV

“P” – Power version “N” Input connector RG142 5mm Teflon balun cable: 1500W 2m8WBRVP
“E” – Extra power 7/16 DIN Input connector 7mm SM250 Teflon balun cable: 2000W 2m8WBRVE
“EX” – EXtreme power 7/16 DIN Input connector 10mm RG115 Teflon balun cable: 5000W 2m8WBRVEX

 

Mechanical Specifications of vertical polarization 2m 8Element FM antenna 2m8WBRV

Number of elements: 8
Element Diameter: 8 mm Aluminum tube
Dipole Diameter: 8 mm Hard Copper tube plastic coated
Longest element: 1040 mm
Element Mounting Position: On the side
Balun and Connector: Included
Boom Length: 2.92 m
Boom Size: 30 x 30 mm
Number of Boom Pieces: 2
Guy rope support: Yes, included
Mounting Mast Diameter: 43 – 70 mm 1-11/16″ – 2-3/4″ OD
Survival Wind Speed: 150 km/h
Transportation Length: 1.49 m
Antenna Weight: 5 kg

 

Antennas-Amplifiers Product Benefits. A Major advance in Amateur Radio antenna design.

 

• F/B and G/T superiority.

All antennas have been calculated using state-of-the-art full 3D Electromagnetic Simulation Software including the influence of the boom, bracket, baluns, and connectors. The performance of antennas designed using these techniques is exceptional, far better than antennas designed using “wire” programs.
Comparison of EM simulation software

• No tuning antennas
  

Before dispatch, we assemble each antenna and test antenna characteristics. That means you may expect excellent electrical and mechanical attributes including low SWR across the designed range immediately after assembling.
No need to tune the dipole, or any other element to get perfect SWR on the intended frequency range. Everything is pre-tuned.

• Easy to set up

Everything is labeled, just put number to number. The antenna can be assembled with hand tools in a couple of minutes.
Everything is included in the antenna box: Antenna, balun with connector, and bracket. Yours is to assemble and have fun!
The old name of the antenna was PA144-8-3RBGV

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