The range of 5/8 aerials offers a rugged and reliable design. VHF models are constructed from solid 6.5mm pultruded fibreglass rod and covered with LVR heat shrink plastic. All fittings are nickel plated.
To allow tilting of the 5/8 wave VHF aerial, a Tilt Assembly (5/8TLT) is available which is machined from brass and then nickel plated. It is fitted with a stainless steel load spring and components to provide corrosion free service. This assembly mounts onto the Aerial Base (VHFB).
The 5/8 Wave Aerials provide a nominal gain of 3dB with a low angle of radiation.
Two E band models are available, the 5/8E which has no tilt facility and the 5/8ETLT which enables it to be fitted to the Tilt Assembly (5/8TLT).
The UHF model (5/8U) is formed from 2.7mm high tensile stainless steel. A black epoxy finish version is available. This is supplied, tuned for 406 to 410 MHz and is readily tuned to the other bands by trimming the top of the element as shown in the tuning chart. This tuning dimension is taken from the top of the coil. If further tuning is required, insert a power meter in the feed line and tune for minimum reflected power. A tuning guide is included at the bottom of this page.
Colour codes for 5/8 VHF aerials
- A – Blue
- FM – Red
- ES – White
- E – Yellow
Model
Description
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5/8A
5/8 Wave A Band Aerial
70 – 90 MHz, 3 band
5/8FM
5/8 Wave FM Band Aerial
88 – 108 MHz, 3 band
5/8AN
5/8 Wave Aeronautical Band Aerial
88 – 108 MHz, 3 band
5/8ES
5/8 Wave ES Band Aerial
138 – 144 MHz, 3 band
5/8ETLT
5/8 Wave Aerial for Tilt Mounting – ES, E, Marine & EE Bands
138 – 175 MHz, 3 band
5/8E
5/8 Wave Aerial – E, Marine & EE Bands
150 – 175 MHz, 3 band
5/8U
5/8 Wave UHF Aerial – TD, I, C, D, F or PRS Bands
400 – 500 MHz, 10 MHz bandwidth
TUNING GUIDES FOR 5/8U, 5/8E and 5/8ETILT AERIALS
There are tuning guides available.
