D2260-A Sectional Dipole Antenna
The D2260-A Sectional Dipole Antenna (150–174 MHz) is a rugged VHF, multi-port ATC antenna for reliable ground-to-air communications.
Description
The D2260-A Sectional Dipole Antenna is a rugged, VHF omni-directional dipole engineered for ground-to-air and ground-to-ground communications in military and aviation applications. Designed with a two-piece sectional construction, it enables easier transport and rapid deployment in temporary or remote installations. Operating in the 150–174 MHz VHF band, the D2260-A incorporates three independent dipole elements within a single enclosure, allowing simultaneous multi-frequency operation with high isolation. Built to meet military-grade requirements, its durable radome and weather-resistant design ensure dependable performance in harsh environmental conditions, making it a trusted solution for critical VHF communication networks.
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model Name | D2260-A |
| Part Number | 28986501 |
| Antenna Type | Dipole Antenna |
| Radiation Pattern | Omni-Directional |
| Enclosure | Wound Fiberglass Radome |
| Colour | Olive Drab (RAL 6022) |
| Compliances | RoHS, REACH |
| Markets | Military & Defence, Aviation & Air Traffic |
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Frequency (MHz) | 150-174 |
| Gain - (dBi) | 2 |
| Polarization | Vertical |
| VSWR (Max) | 2:1 |
| Impedance (Ω) | 50 |
| VHF Max Input Power (W) | 350 |
| Isolation - Min. (dB) | 30 |
| HPBW (°) | 75 |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Length - in (mm) | 194.5 (4940) |
| Upper Section Length - in (mm) | 65.6 (1666) |
| Lower Section Length - in (mm) | 131.8 (3348) |
| Weight - lbs (kg) | 19 (8.6) |
| Element Configuration | VHF-VHF-VHF |
| Number of Elements | 3 |
| Connector Type | N-Type (Female) |
| Number of Connectors | 3 |
| Environmental & Structural Specifications | |
| Operating Temperature - °F (°C) | -40 to 158 (-40 to 70) |
| Mounting Specifications | |
| Mount Type | Mount A - Clamp Mount |
| Mast OD - in (mm) | 3 (76) |
Model Variants
- D2260 Sectional Dipole Antenna – Two-Piece Sectional Model, Frequency-Shifted (118-136 MHz)
