The AV-15 is used with aviation, land mobile radio, and flight phone bands. The durably constructed chrome-plated phosphor bronze whip is set in a teflon insulator and the chrome-plated ball tip provides low noise static discharge. The antenna is designed to operate at speeds up to 350 mph and altitudes of 50,000 ft. It has a drag force of 0.75 lb @ 250 mph.
Specifications
- Application: Airborne Communications
- Frequency: 450–470 MHz
- Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal
- VSWR: 1.5:1 Maximum
- Polarization: Vertical
- Pattern: Omni-Directional
- Connector: "N" Female
- Weight: 2.5 oz.
- Max Height: 6.25"
- RF Power Capacity: 100 Watts
- FAA TSO: C37d, C38d