Vehicular Mount VHF Communications Antenna Model COM231
Overview
Honeywell Aerospace COM231 is a vertically polarized, omnidirectional antenna engineered to withstand the demanding environmental and mechanical conditions of military operations. It supports VHF communications across the 30–88 MHz band and is compatible with any radio operating within this range. Designed for up to 200 Watts of CW power, it features a typical VSWR of 2.5:1, an omnidirectional azimuth pattern, and a figure-eight elevation pattern with maximum power directed toward the horizon. Typical gain is -1 dBi relative to an isotropic source.
Key Specifications:
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Mechanical Characteristics:
Key Specifications:
- Frequency Range: 30–88 MHz
- Power Handling: 200 W CW
- VSWR: 2.5:1 typical
- Polarization: Vertical
- Height: 75 inches
- Radiation Pattern: Omnidirectional in azimuth, figure-eight in elevation
- Vehicle Speed Compatibility: Up to 50 MPH
- Stowage: Can be tied down
- Connector Adapters: Available separately
Features:
- High-voltage strike protection (20,000 V RMS)
- Impact resistant
- MIL-STD-810 compliant
- Lightning protection per MIL-STD-464 (10L amps, 8/20 µs, 10x strikes)
Mechanical Characteristics:
- Mounting: Four 7/16-inch diameter holes on a 4.50-inch bolt circle
