The AV300 Commercial Marine VHF Antenna is made from a GRP fibreglass construction, capable of withstanding the worst elements at sea or on land. All the antennas in this series offer excellent bandwidth/VSWR characteristics within the frequency range of 156 – 162 MHz. All antennas in this series are suitable for GMDSS installations.

FEATURES

White, tapered fibreglass tube
Cast aluminium integral base with whiteglass finish and ‘U’ bolts
Mounts on both horizontal and vertical poles
10m RG-58 cable with BNC connector

APPLICATIONS

Installation on board commercial vessels
Shoreside monitoring stations where a rugged AIS antenna is critical

Technical Specification

Specification	Details
Part Number / SKU	AV300
Model	Comar AV300 Fibreglass VHF Antenna with Universal Base
Primary Application	Marine AIS Transponders, AIS Receivers, and VHF Radiocommunication Systems
Operating Frequency Range	156 MHz to 163 MHz (Marine VHF & AIS Band)
Antenna Type	Collinear Half-Wave Dipole
Gain	3 dBi (Unity to Moderate Gain performance)
Impedance	50 Ohm
VSWR	< 1.5:1 across operating band
Polarization	Vertical
RF Connector	SO239 Female (PL259 Compatible) / RG-58 coaxial tail (model dependent)
Mounting Interface	Heavy-duty 4-way ratcheted universal plastic/nylon base (compatible with standard 1″ x 14 TPI adapters)
Radome Material	Heavy-Duty UV-Resistant Fibreglass
Country of Origin	United Kingdom (UK)
Operating Temperature	-35°C to +75°C (-31°F to 167°F)
Waterproof Rating	IP66 (Weatherproof / Exterior Deck Installation)
Dimensions & Weight	Length: approx. 1.0 m (3.3 ft); Weight: 450 g