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Wideband Antennas Cover 132 To 174 MHz

April 22, 2010

A pair of wideband mobile load coil antennas from Laird Technologies suits wireless systems operating from 132 to 174 MHz. Model B1322W features a field-tunable frequency range of 132 to 174 MHz that allows the user to achieve less than 2.0:1 VSWR at the center frequency. Model B1360W covers 136 to 174 MHz but does not require tuning. Both antennas have an omnidirectional pattern with vertical polarization, and a maximum power of 100 W. The antennas include one-piece solid brass inserts, durable ABS injection molded housings, and weather-tight bases with built-in 0-rings. Gold push-pin contacts preserve best power transfer over time, and stainless steel whips resist bending and rust. They include an ultraviolet (UV) treated radome.

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Jack Browne | Technical Contributor

Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.