Whip AntennasMU 5-X/...

Unity Gain ¼ λ Mobile Antenna for the 450 MHz Band

Description

  • Sturdy, conical, flexible rubber whip.
  • MU 5-X/s covers 370 – 410 MHz
    MU 5-X/l covers 406 – 440 MHz
    MU 5-X/h covers 430 – 470 MHz
    – no tuning required.
  • Stainless steel X-mount with M6-thread whip-fastening system.
    Simple mounting exclusively with access from the outside.
  • Models available with X-mount (oblong), CX-mount (circular) and MM-mount (magnetic).
  • Choice between two connection principles:
    • X-mount, MM-mount: FME-connection (supplied without cable).
    • XP4-mount: Permanently attached 4 m cable terminated with FME-connector. All whips are compatible with all mounts.

Specifications

Electrical
Model MU 5-X/...
Frequency 450 MHz-band covered by three models
Antenna Type Mobile whip antenna
Max. Input Power 100 W
Polarisation Vertical
Impedance 50 Ω
VSWR ≤ 1.3:1 @ f.res.
Bandwidth ≥ 45 MHz @ VSWR ≤ 1.5
Gain (EIA RS-329-1) 0 dB
Mechanical
Materials Whip: Sturdy, flexible rubber with cast-in multicore steel wire radiating element
Mount: Black-chromed brass
Weather- and shockproof plastics
Stainless steel
Installation Torque 4 ±1 Nm
Colour Black
Height Approx. 170 mm / 6.69 in.
Weight X-version : Approx. 70 g / 0.15 lb.
XP4-version : Approx. 210 g / 0.46 lb.
MM-version : Approx. 320 g / 0.70 lb.
Mounting 18 mm dia. hole

Ordering Designations

Model Product No. Frequency
MU 5-X/s 130001027 370 - 410 MHz
MU 5-X/l 130001028 406 - 440 MHz
MU 5-X/h 130001029 430 - 470 MHz
MU 5-CX/s 130001037 370 - 410 MHz
MU 5-CX/l 130001033 406 - 440 MHz
MU 5-CX/h 130001036 430 - 470 MHz
MU 5-XP4/s 130001477 370 - 410 MHz
MU 5-XP4/l 130001030 406 - 440 MHz
MU 5-XP4/h 130001031 430 - 470 MHz
MU 5-CXP4/s 130001038 370 - 410 MHz
MU 5-CXP4/l 130001035 406 - 440 MHz
MU 5-CXP4/h 130001034 430 - 470 MHz
MU 5-MM/s 130001024 370 - 410 MHz
MU 5-MM/l 130001025 406 - 440 MHz
MU 5-MM/h 130001026 430 - 470 MHz

The whip is compatible with all below mounts

X XP4 CX CXP4 MM Mount GB

Installation

This antenna should be mounted on the car roof to ensure best omnidirectional coverage. Mounting can take place exclusively with access from the outside when drilling an 18 mm dia. hole. Mounting can take place from the inside by drilling a 14 mm dia. hole. When mounting in a 14 mm dia. hole, remove the bottom plastic ring of the packing gasket with a sharp cutter.

When cleaning the car in car-washing machines, remove the whip using a spanner, size 9 mm. After wash, refit the whip and tighten it lightly with the spanner.
The MiniMag (abbreviated: MM) is a small, light-weight magnetic mount with a high attaching effect. A silicone layer applied to the contact surface protects the car roof and ensures maximum friction.

1. Installation Dimension

X CX MM Mount ø18 ø72 GB

2. Installation Steps

XG Mount inst step samlet GB

Do not use sealer on rubber gasket or other places.

3. Tuning / Model conversion

The antenna is delivered factory-tuned and requires no further tuning.

To convert an MU 5-X/s model into an MU 5-X/l model, cut off 12 mm of the top end of the whip.

To convert an MU 5-X/l model into an MU 5-X/h model, cut off 11 mm of the top end of the whip.

Please Note

For safety reasons:

When using the MU 5-MM, car speed must not exceed 180 km/h.