The Comrod AV7 is a high quality dipole antenna designed for the marine VHF radio telephone service. It is a
high quality antenna with a durable construction and a beautiful finish for installation on all kinds of vessels.
A Proven winner in and around Cook Strait for many years and one of the few antenna's that can handle Cook Strait
winds without flying apart!
Electrical specifications:
Frequency range 156-162 MHz, VSWR < 1.5:1
145-165 MHz, VSWR < 2:1
Nominal impedance 50 ohm
Power rating 100 W
Gain 2 dbi
Pattern Horizontal plane: Omni directional
Vertical plane: See reverse page
Polarization Vertical
Connector UHF female is standard
DC-grounded Yes
Mechanical specifications:
Design Center fed coaxial dipole. Radiating elements completely enclosed in a polyurethane
foam within a fibreglass tube.
Mounting bracket in aluminium.
Height 1.25 m (4 ft)
Weight 1 kg, including U-bolts
Wind rating 55 m/s = 125 mph
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature range -55 °C, +71 °C; -67 °F, +160 °F
Mounting:
AV7 is easily mounted to the bulkhead by means of 4 holes in the aluminium bracket, or to a mast
or tube with U-bolts. The tube may be horizontal or vertical. The U-bolts in stainless steel, are included.
Suitable cable: RG8, RG213 or similar.