The LPDA-A-DB Dual-Band Active Log Periodic Dipole Array antenna is designed to operate over the 470-1164 MHz range. It consists of two sections: a passive antenna and an active dual-band band-pass filter antenna with booster. The user selectable front-end filtering determines the operating frequency range of the LPDA-A-DB. The dual-band LPDA-A-DB may be used in ACTIVE or PASSIVE mode to suit individual applications: PASSIVE MODE (when there is no DC power present) can be used as a high gain passive antenna to receive or to transmit with passive 5dB gain ACTIVE MODE (when DC powered through the coax-cable): MODE 1: user selectable 470-700 MHz ONLY (lower end can be custom tuned between 470/510/520MHz at the time of order) MODE 2: user selectable 960-1164 MHz ONLY MODE 3: both ''band-pass filters'' ON at the same time (excellent "band rejection" between 700 MHz and 960 MHz) This unique design has an exceptionally low loss and a very selective front-end band-pass filters with fixed bandwidth between 470-700 MHz and 960-1164 MHz. The RF amplifiers offer a high dynamic range, very low noise and linear gain within the tuning range. The LPDA-A-DB offers flexibility as well as additional front-end protection against interfering dirty RF, the booster offers 20dB user adjustable gain to compensate long antenna extension cable losses hence increased distance between the transmitter and the receiver, LPDA-A-DB finds its application in film making, documentaries, fixed installations as in studios, and theatres. Compatible with any UHF wireless receiving systems (Digital, Digital hybrid or Analogue) providing a directional coverage pattern. The antenna is constructed using advanced multi-layer PCB design technique with copper-clad epoxy fiberglass to withstand heavy duty use in harsh environments, providing long life and consistent performance under difficult operating conditions. The booster box is a custom-design machined aluminum, black anodized with water resistant O-ring mounting. Mounting is made easy with integrated thread that directly mounts on to a tripod or with the supplied adaptor can be mounted directly on to a microphone stand. Powering is through coaxial cable, power source of 10-18Vdc. KEY FEATURES: active dual-band LPDA with 20dB gain dual-bands in the 470-700 MHz and 960-1164 MHz (UK DME Band) may be used as an active, passive receive or transmit passive mode with ultra-wide band range of 470-1525 MHz extremely high dynamic range RF amplifiers input high selective band pass filtering user adjustable booster gain in 1dB steps intuitive OLED display menu powered through coax cable integrated mount adaptor CNC machined custom design
