VHF/UHF Tactical Broadband Discone Antennas
Type 959-966 973-974
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The Racal Antennas range of broadband, tactical, omnidirectional discones can be used to cover the frequency range 30 to 1100 MHz either for general communication links or for surveillance purposes.  All models pack down to small dimensions for easy stowage and transportation.  The rod elements are made of hardened chrome molybdenum steel, zinc plated and chromated in olive green colour.  They are easily assembled to the centre junction assembly by means of spring-loaded sockets and/or toggle operated can locks.  Power handling is determined by the type of coaxial cable and connector which can be either BNC or N type.  Antennas can be supplied with RG58, RG213 or Suhner K07252 coaxial cable.  Power requirements should be specified when ordering.  The antennas can be mounted on Racal series telescopic masts.  Booms are available for mounting dual arrays.

RA959 30-90MHz

The disc consists of six 1.08m single-section element rods and a cone of eight 2.08m two-section elements.  The performance between 30 and 40 MHz can be enhanced by changing the cone configuration to four three-section elements of 3.08m.  A 25 metre RG58 cable is supplied in the standard kit.

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RA966 90-400MHz

The disc consists of six  single-section 370mm rods with eight 1.08m cone rods.  A 15 metre RG213 coaxial cable is supplied in the standard kit.

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RA974 400-1100MHz

This antenna has a solid disc of 250mm with eight 250mm cone elements.  A 15 metre RG213 coaxial cable is supplied in the standard kit.

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RA973 200-600MHz

The disc consists of six  200mm elements with eight 525mm cone elements.  A 15 metre RG213 coaxial cable is supplied in the standard kit.

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Model

959

966

974

973

Frequency Range

30-90 MHz

90-400 MHz

400-1100 MHz

200-600 MHz

Gain

1.5 dBi

1.5 dBi

1.5 dBi

1.5 dBi

VSWR

3:1 max.

3:1 max.

3:1 max.

3:1 max.

Input Impedance

50 Ohms

50 Ohms

50 Ohms

50 Ohms

Power Capability

100W - RG58
500W RG213
1kW K07252

Rx Only - RG58
250W RG213
750W K07252

Rx Only - RG58
200W RG213
500W K07252

Rx Only - RG58
150W RG213
400W K07252

Connector

BNC or N type

BNC or N type

BNC or N type

BNC or N type

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