Accessory: High/Low UHF Satcom Mount
The ACC-0381 High/Low Angle UHF Satcom Mount is used in conjunction with either X-Wing Antenna UC-3004-381 or Tacsat Antenna UC-3004-481 as an accessory, to increase the antenna's gain passively for satellite circuits by 3 dB (doubles the antenna gain). It also has a built-in secondary antenna to enable Line Of Sight/LOS communications, or to operate through low angle or near horizon satellites. The ACC-0381 must be mounted on a metal surface, such as the chassis of a vehicle or a ground plane. This provides the main antenna (UC-3004-381R or UC-3004-481R) the optimum height for satellite operation (High Angle circuit). It also provides the Mount's internal antenna a counterpoise against which to operate for Low elevation Angle communications circuits (Line of Sight, airborne and near horizon satellites).
The Low Angle radiating element contained within the ACC-0381 Mount is marked with an engraved "L". This element requires a ground plane to operate normally, and to provide the stated gain figures. The Low Angle element is usually used for ground-ground or ground-air communications. This element can also be used effectively with satellites residing a low elevation angles (near the horizon), where an X-Wing antenna would have lower efficacy.
The ACC-0381 mount is compatible with 13 cm (5") x 8 cm (3") X-Wing Direct Bolt Mount
ACC-0381 UHF Low Angle Antenna Specifications
- Frequency range: 240-320 MHz (useable 225-450 MHz)
- Coverage: Omni-directional, low azimuthal ripple (1 dB)
- Polarization: Linear, Vertical
- Gain: +5 dBil (mounted on a large ground plane - asymptotic gain)
- Nominal Impedance: 50 ohm
- Input Power: 50 Watts CW
- VSWR: under 3.0
- Connector: N, Female
- Dimensions: 23.5 cm (9.3") h
- Mounting: 1/4"-20 screw at bottom center
- Operating Temperatures: -40°C to +85°C
- Weight: 400 g / 0.9 lbs
- Shipping Weight: 600 g / 1.3 lbs (shipped individually)
NOTES:
- Requires a ground plane (normally mounts on a metal body)
Minimum dimensions for rated behavior (true for any similar antennas):
- for Low Angle operations: 61 cm x 61 cm (24" x 24"),
- for High Angle operations: 76 cm x 76 cm (30" x 30")
- Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice