Handportable AntennasHX 4/2/FQ/FQ-FME

Helical Antenna with Universal FME-Connection System for Portable Equipment in the 4 m and 2 m Bands

Description

  • Flexible, conical steel helix moulded in thermoplastic rubber.
  • Significant reduction of length due to the helical principle.
  • Optimum performance compared to physical dimensions.
  • Delivered factory tuned and tested to ensure minimum VSWR.
  • Provided with universal FME-connection system for optimum flexibility and easily exchangeable connectors.
  • Designed for use with the following of Procoms line of black FME-connectors (to be ordered separately): BFME-UHF, BFME-BNC, BFME-TNC and BFME-N.

Specifications

Electrical
Model HX 4/2/FQ/FQ-FME
Frequency 80 MHz band : freq. to be stated within : 66 - 88 MHz
160 MHz band : freq. to be stated within : 144 - 175 MHz
Antenna Type Shortened ¼ λ helical antenna
Max. Input Power 50 W
Polarisation Vertical
Impedance 50 Ω
VSWR < 2.0:1 when mounted directly on portable equipment
Bandwidth 80 MHz : ≥ 6 MHz @ VSWR ≤ 3.0
160 MHz : ≥ 8 MHz @ VSWR ≤ 3.0
Mechanical
Connection(s) FME(f) (Exchangeable BFME-connectors to be ordered separately)
Materials Steel helix moulded in thermoplastic rubber
Black-chromed brass
Colour Black
Height Approx. 290 mm / 11.42 in.
Weight Approx. 0.08 kg / 0.18 lb.

Ordering Designations

Model Product No. Description
HX 4/2/FQ/FQ-FME 140000073 When ordering, please specify the frequency with whole numbers.

Typical VSWR curve

HX 42FQFQ FME VSWR

Recommended BFME-Connectors

BFME uhf bnc tnc n
(To be ordered separately)

Please Note

The HX 4/2 is also available with different thread studs, but in this case with fixed, non-exchangeable connector (not FME-connection system). Information on these special versions on request.