The AV200 Base Station Antenna with Ground Plane is designed for land and marine service with a tunable frequency range of 135 -175 MHz. The matching coil is DC fed for protection from static discharges. The antenna is made from non-corrosive aluminium and assembled to a strong die-cast base.

FEATURES

For VHF / AIS Land and Marine Service
Ideal for monitoring of AIS sea traffic
Omnidirectional
Rugged and corrosion resistant
Supplied complete with pole mount bracket & 10 m cable

APPLICATIONS

For shoreside monitoring of shipping by Government bodies
Managing traffic at local port approaches
Locating ships for local tug/supply operators
Analysing shipping in specific areas
Monitoring fishing zones
Feeding data to AIS vessel tracking websites

Technical Specification

Specification	Details
Part Number / SKU	AV200
Model	Comar AV200 Base Station Antenna with Ground Plane
Primary Application	Land-Based AIS Base Stations, Shoreside VTS Monitoring, Coastal Surveillance
Operating Frequency Range	161.975 MHz to 162.025 MHz (Dedicated AIS Frequency Tuning)
Antenna Type	1/2 Wave Dipole with 4-Radial Ground Plane Assembly
Gain	4.5 dBi (3 dBd)
Impedance	50 Ohm
VSWR	< 1.4:1 at resonant AIS frequencies
Polarization	Vertical
Radiation Pattern	Omnidirectional (360° Horizontal Coverage)
Ground Plane	Included 4 x Stainless Steel Radial Ground Rods
RF Connector	N-Type Female (50 Ohm heavy-duty coaxial interface)
Mounting Interface	Heavy-duty mast mounting clamp assembly (fits 30 mm to 50 mm OD poles)
Radome & Hardware Material	Heavy-duty UV-stabilized Fiberglass / Anodized Aluminum / Stainless Steel Radials
Country of Origin	United Kingdom (UK)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Wind Rating	Operational up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
Dimensions & Weight	Length: approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft); Weight: 1.1 kg