Frequency: (3,500 MHz – 3,830 MHz)
Number of elements per band: 2
Gain [dBd]: 3.9
Front-back ratio [dB]: 18
A switching system that enables operation from 3.500 MHz to 3.830 MHz
Boom length: 11m
The longest element: 21m
Turning radius: 12m
The minimum height of the antenna (open space) above the ground: 20m
Weight: 80 kg
Wind surface: 1.44 m2 / m2. (15.5 sq / ft)
The antenna has a 1: 2 transformer + 1: 1 balun with a power of 5 KW
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