Product Overview
This document describes a resilient rigid whip antenna featuring a stainless steel shaft encased in shrink sleeve and polyolefin heatshrink tubing. This design ensures damage resistance without affecting RF performance. The antenna includes a 'Sportflex' styled base with a shock spring for added durability and is removable for car washes or low clearance situations.

Specifications

• Frequency Range: 162-174 MHz
• Typical Gain: 2 dBi (Isotropic)
• Polarisation: Vertical
• Pattern: Omni-directional
• Impedance: 50Ω
• Max Input Power: 100 W
• Dimensions: Height 397 mm (15.63”), Diameter 12.5 mm (0.49”)
• Operating Temperature: -40° to +80°C (-40° to 176°F)
• Material: TPE
• Colour: Black

Mounting and Compatibility
The antenna is compatible with all Panorama GPS combination and medium duty magnetic bases (MD range). It can be tuned to any VHF frequency and is electrically similar to a standard VHF 1/4 wave antenna. The Panorama mounting system allows for interchangeability between whips and bases, suitable for both temporary and permanent applications.

Technical Drawings and Performance
The document includes technical drawings and performance data such as typical E-Plane and H-Plane patterns at 168 MHz, and VSWR measurements on a GPSK base with a 5m CS23 cable on a 1.5x1.5m ground plane.

Contact Information
Panorama Antennas Ltd, Frogmore, London, SW18 1HF, United Kingdom. Phone: +44 (0)20 8877 4444, Fax: +44 (0)20 8877 4477, Email: [email protected], Website: www.panorama-antennas.com

Disclaimer
The data provided is indicative of product performance under specific conditions and does not guarantee performance. Specifications may change without notice.