FM Transmitting Antenna

with dipole panels K 52 31 18 7

87.5 108 MHz
Antenna array of dipole panels K 52 31 18 7 for different radiation patterns, especially suitable
for mounting on square masts.

The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables in
accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Impedance
Polarization
Internal connections
Max. power
Vertical radiation pattern
Horizontal radiation pattern
Half antenna splitting

Pressurization
Painting
Grounding
Max. wind velocity

No.
of
bays

Panels
per
bay

2
3
4

5.0
3.5
2.0

2
3
4

Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

87.5 108 MHz
s < 1.2 throughout the whole frequency range.
Lower VSWR for single channels upon request.
50
Horizontal or vertical
Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
According to customers requirements.
Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.
Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).
If required, the antenna is painted in aviation
warning colours.
Via mounting parts.
225 km/h

Gain*
(at mid-band)
dB
times

Weight
(without mounting
hardware) kg

Antenna
height H
m

Windload
(v = 160 km/h)
kN

3.2
2.2
1.6

140
200
260

2.5

2.7
4.0
4.7

8.0
6.5
5.0

6.3
4.5
3.2

260
400
530

5.7

5.5
8.0
9.5

2
3
4

11.0
9.5
8.0

12.6
8.9
6.3

530
790
1080

12.1

11.0
16.0
19.0

2
3
4

12.8
11.3
9.7

19.1
13.0
9.3

790
1200
1610

18.5

16.5
24.0
28.5

2
3
4

14.0
12.5
11.0

25.1
17.8
12.6

1080
1610
2150

24.9

22.0
32.0
38.0

Input
Frequency range
VSWR

3200 mm

* Referred to /2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease

in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation:
0.2 0.5 dB
null fill:
0.3 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.
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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 31 18 7
87.5 108 MHz
Horizontal Radiation Patterns

Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns
for minimal mast dimensions.

Examples of typical vertical

radiation patterns*) for several bays
of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting

2 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

10

20

30

40

30

40

30

40

30

40

4 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

Equal power splitting

Different power splitting

4/10 P

6 bays
1,0
E rel

1/10 P

0,5

4/10 P

10

20

1/10 P

8 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

dB

10

10

10

20

*)

without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt

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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 34 17
87.5 108 MHz
Antenna array of dipole panels K 52 34 17 for different radiation patterns, especially suitable
for mounting on triangular or round masts.

The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables in
accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Impedance
Polarization
Internal connections
Max. power
Vertical radiation pattern
Horizontal radiation pattern
Half antenna splitting

Pressurization
Painting
Grounding
Max. wind velocity

No.
of
bays

Panels
per
bay

2
3

3.9
1.7

2
3

Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

87.5 108 MHz
s < 1.2 throughout the whole frequency range.
Lower VSWR for single channels upon request.
50
Horizontal
Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
According to customers requirements.
Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.
Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).
If required, the antenna is painted in aviation
warning colours.
Via mounting parts.
225 km/h

Gain*
(at mid-band)
dB
times

Weight
(without mounting
hardware) kg

Antenna
height H
m

Windload
(v = 160 km/h)
kN

2.5
1.5

150
220

2.5

2.9
4.0

6.9
4.7

4.9
3.0

290
420

5.7

5.8
8.1

2
3

9.9
7.7

9.8
5.9

560
850

12.1

11.6
16.2

2
3

11.7
9.5

14.8
8.9

850
1290

18.5

17.4
24.3

2
3

12.9
10.7

19.5
11.7

1150
1700

24.9

23.2
32.4

Input
Frequency range
VSWR

3200 mm

* Referred to /2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease

in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation:
0.2 0.5 dB
null fill:
0.3 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.
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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 52 34 17
87.5 108 MHz
Horizontal Radiation Patterns

Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns
for minimal mast dimensions.

Examples of typical vertical

radiation patterns*) for several bays
of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting

2 bays
1,0
E rel

60

0,5

10

20

30

40

30

40

30

40

30

40

4 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

Different power splitting

3/4 P

6 bays

3/7 P

1,0
E rel
60

0,5

1/7 P

0
1/4 P

10

20

3/7 P

8 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

*)

without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt

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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 53 32 18 7
87.5 108 MHz
Antenna array of circularly polarized dipole panels K 53 32 18 7 for different radiation patterns,
especially suitable for mounting on square masts.

The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables
in accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Impedance
Polarization
Internal connections
Max. power
Vertical radiation pattern
Horizontal radiation pattern
Half antenna splitting

Pressurization
Painting
Grounding
Max. wind velocity

No.
of
bays

Panels
per
bay

2
3
4

2.0
0.5
1.0

2
3
4

Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

87.5 108 MHz
s < 1.2 throughout the whole frequency range.
Lower VSWR for single channels upon request.
50
Linear, circular or elliptical
Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
According to customers requirements.
Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.
Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).
If required, the antenna is painted in aviation
warning colours.
Via mounting parts.
225 km/h

Gain*
(at mid-band)
dB
times

Weight
(without mounting
hardware) kg

Antenna
height H
m

Windload
(v = 160 km/h)
kN

1.6
1.1
0.8

200
320
420

2.2

3.2
4.3
6.0

5.0
3.5
2.0

3.2
2.4
1.6

420
750
850

5.2

6.4
8.6
12.0

2
3
4

8.0
6.5
5.0

6.3
4.5
3.2

850
1530
1660

11.2

12.8
17.2
24.0

2
3
4

9.8
8.3
6.7

9.6
6.8
4.7

1530
1870
2240

17.2

19.2
25.8
36.0

2
3
4

11.0
9.5
8.0

12.6
8.9
6.3

1660
2240
2970

23.2

25.6
34.4
48.0

Input
Frequency range
VSWR

3000 mm

* Referred to /2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease

in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation:
0.2 0.5 dB
null fill:
0.3 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.
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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels K 53 32 18 7
87.5 108 MHz
Horizontal Radiation Patterns

Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns
for minimal mast dimensions.

Examples of typical vertical

radiation patterns*) for several bays
of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting

2 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

10

20

30

40

30

40

30

40

30

40

4 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

Equal power splitting

Different power splitting

4/10 P

6 bays
1,0
E rel

4/10 P

0,5

1/10 P

10

20

1/10 P

8 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

*)

without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt

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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels 754 154
87.5 108 MHz
Antenna array of circularly polarized dipole panels 754 154 for different radiation patterns,
especially suitable for mounting on triangular or round masts.

The feeder network is made up of coaxial power splitters and flexible connecting cables
in accordance with the radiation patterns specification and the transmitting power.

Impedance
Polarization
Internal connections
Max. power
Vertical radiation pattern
Horizontal radiation pattern
Half antenna splitting

Pressurization
Painting
Grounding
Max. wind velocity

No.
of
bays

Panels
per
bay

2
3

0.0
2.0

2
3

Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

87.5 108 MHz
s < 1.2 throughout the whole frequency range.
Lower VSWR for single channels upon request.
50
Circular
Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
According to customers requirements.
Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Omnidirectional, directional or custom-designed.
Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
Splitters and connecting cables can be supplied
with dry air (please specify when ordering).
If required, the antenna is painted in aviation
warning colours.
Via mounting parts.
225 km/h

Gain*
(at mid-band)
dB
times

Weight
(without mounting
hardware) kg

Antenna
height H
m

Windload
(v = 160 km/h)
kN

1.0
0.6

140
200

1.82

2.3
3.2

3.1
1.1

2.0
1.3

260
430

4.82

4.6
6.3

2
3

6.2
4.2

4.2
2.6

580
800

10.82

9.2
12.6

2
3

8.1
6.1

6.5
4.1

800
1230

16.82

13.8
18.9

2
3

9.3
7.3

8.5
5.4

1100
1590

22.82

18.4
25.2

Input
Frequency range
VSWR

3000 mm

* Referred to /2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease

in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation:
0.2 0.5 dB
null fill:
0.3 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.
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FM Transmitting Antenna
with dipole panels 754 154
87.5 108 MHz
Horizontal Radiation Patterns

Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical horizontal

antenna arrays and their horizontal radiation patterns
for minimal mast dimensions.

Examples of typical vertical

radiation patterns*) for several bays
of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

Equal power splitting

2 bays
1,0
E rel

60

0,5

10

20

30

40

30

40

30

40

30

40

4 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

Different power splitting

6 bays

3/7P

1,0

3/4P

E rel
60

0,5

1/7P

1/4P

10

20

3/7P

8 bays
1,0
E rel
0,5

dB

10
dB

10

10

20

*)

without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt

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FM Transmitting Antenna
(Superturnstile Antenna)
87.5 108 MHz
Self-supporting hot-dip galvanized steel superturnstile antenna. Up to 4 bays may be stacked.

Optionally up to 8 bays may be stacked if the superturnstile antennas are mounted inside a
self-supporting fiberglass cylinder.

Impedance
Polarization
Max. power
Vertical radiation pattern
Horizontal radiation pattern
Half antenna splitting

Internal connections

Structure
Mounting
Ice protection
Grounding
Max. wind velocity

No.
of
bays

Type No.

1
2
4

K 52 97 11
K 52 97 12
K 52 97 14

Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN.

87.5 108 MHz
s < 1.2 throughout the whole frequency range.
Tuning not required.
50
Horizontal
According to customers requirements,
10 kW max. per bay.
Null fill and beam tilt upon request.
Omnidirectional
Upon request, the antenna can be divided into
2 halves (for measurement and maintenance).
The 2 halves are connected by a
2-way power splitter or patch panel.
The radiating elements are fed with
coaxial connecting cables and hybrid couplers.
Connectors according to IEC, EIA or DIN
are used throughout the system,
allowing easy assembly and maintenance.
Superturnstile antenna on self-supporting
hot dip galvanized steel structure.
Up to 4 bays may be stacked.
On top of existing structure by means of a flange.
Under icing the fiberglass cover over
the feedslots and the rugged construction keep
the antenna in proper function.
Via mounting parts.
160 km/h

Gain*
(at mid-band)
dB
times
1
4
7

1.26
2.51
5.00

Input
Frequency range
VSWR

3000 mm

Weight
Antenna
Windload
(without cylinder) height H (without cylinder)
kg
m
(160 km/h) kN
275
550
1450

3
6
12

3.2
6.5
15.0

* Referred to /2 dipole. Attenuation of the internal cabling and the gain-decrease

in case of null fill in the vertical radiation pattern are not considered.
Approximate values for gain decrease:
cable attenuation:
0.2 0.4 dB
null fill:
0.3 1.0 dB
Gain figures are valid for the direction of maximum radiation.
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FM Transmitting Antenna
(Superturnstile Antenna)
87.5 108 MHz
Typical Horizontal Radiation Pattern
(at mid-band)

Vertical Radiation Patterns

Examples of typical vertical
radiation patterns*) for several bays
of identical, vertically stacked
antenna arrays.

1 bay
100
E rel
50

dB

10

10

20

30

40

30

40

30

40

2 bays
100
E rel
50

10

20

4 bays
100
E rel
50

*)

10

20

without null fill

with null fill and beam tilt
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An economic FM-transmitting antenna system can be built by stacking

2 or more broadband dipoles 762 943 in front of a tubular mast.

Such antenna systems provide signal coverage in all azimuth directions

as shown in the horizontal radiation pattern below. (The horizontal
radiation pattern will be distorted, if a significantly bigger mast is used).

769 182

15/8 EIA-flange
4
87.5 108 MHz
1.4
8 dB at mid-band
50
Vertical
2 kW
10 kW

7-16 female

80 kg
90 kg
1 kN (at v = 160 km/h)
7680 mm

Material:

Hot-dip galvanized steel.

Mounting:

To pipes of 60 125 mm diameter by means

of mounting clamps, supplied.

Special features:

The antenna will be shipped dismounted.

Scope of supply:

Antenna including splitter and connecting

cables. Tubular mast: please order separately.

Grounding:

Via mounting parts.

2100 mm

Input
Number of bays
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain (ref. /2 dipole)
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power
(up to 20 kW on request)
Weight
Wind load
Height

773 697

Type No.

mm

> 250

FM Transmitting Antennas
769 182, 773 697 (with broadband dipoles 762 943)
87.5 108 MHz

Radiation patterns (at mid-band)

220

18

Horizontal Pattern

dB

10
dB

10

Vertical Pattern

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FM Transmitting Antenna
(Turnstile Antenna)
87.5 108 MHz
Horizontally polarized omnidirectional broadband antenna
(1, 2 or 4 bays of turnstile dipoles with decoupling elements).

Type No.

715 649

Number of bays
Gain (ref. /2 dipole)
Max. power
Windload (at 160 km/h)
Weight
Max. wind velocity
Input
Frequency range
VSWR
Impedance
Polarization
Material
Mounting
Special features
Scope of supply
Grounding

Typical horizontal
radiation pattern
(at mid-band)

715 648

752 826

1
2
4
1 dB
1 dB
4 dB
500 Watt
1000 Watt
2000 Watt
(higher power upon request)
0.75 kN
1.45 kN
2.28 kN
40 kg
57 kg
180 kg
225 km/h
150 km/h
160 km/h
7-16 female
87.5 108 MHz
s < 1.2
50
Horizontal
Aluminum and brass. Dipole cover: Fiberglass
Support and flange: Hot-dip galvanized steel.
By means of standard flange 265 mm .
The antenna will be shipped dismounted.
Antenna including splitters, connecting cables,
3 dB couplers.
Via mounting parts.

Typical vertical
radiation patterns
(at mid-band)

Example of a
2-bay version

1 bay

4 bays
752 826

dB

2 bays

7900

500

2 bays
715 648

10

500

4 bays

1 bay
715 649

4000

2200

dB

10
dB

10

10
265

3
0

265

265

dB

All dimensions in mm.

25