ANTENNAS
DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X Omnidirectional Dipole Antenna
The DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X is a professional omnidirectional narrowband dipole antenna designed for DAB broadcast transmission within VHF Band III from 174 to 240 MHz.
Each antenna is factory tuned to the required DAB block within the 174–240 MHz frequency range and provides a typical operating bandwidth of 20 MHz. This configuration ensures stable electrical performance, low VSWR and efficient operation around the selected transmission frequency.
The nearly omnidirectional radiation pattern provides broad horizontal coverage, making the antenna suitable for professional DAB broadcast installations and for collinear systems composed of multiple dipoles. The antenna can be installed in vertical or horizontal polarization.
The support structure is manufactured in stainless steel, while the radiating dipole and elements are available in anticorodal aluminium or stainless steel. All metallic parts are electrically connected to ground in a DC-grounded configuration.
An optional PVC radome can be fitted over the matching section to provide additional protection in locations exposed to ice, snow, salt and severe atmospheric conditions.
Professional Applications and Technical Highlights
- Application: professional DAB broadcast transmission
- Available tuning range: 174–240 MHz
- Factory tuning: configured for the required DAB block
- Typical operating bandwidth: 20 MHz around the selected tuning frequency
- Radiation pattern: nearly omnidirectional horizontal coverage
- Polarization: vertical or horizontal
- Installation: individual antenna or 2-, 4- and 8-antenna collinear systems
- Aluminium version: stainless-steel support with anticorodal aluminium radiating elements
- Stainless-steel version: stainless-steel support and radiating elements
- Environmental protection: optional PVC radome for the matching section
- Electrical protection: all metallic parts connected to ground in DC
Electrical Characteristics of the DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X
- Available frequency range: 174–240 MHz
- Typical operating bandwidth: 20 MHz
- Tuning: factory tuned to the required DAB block
- Maximum gain: 3.7 dBi
- Return loss: ≥ −14 dB
- VSWR: ≤ 1.5:1
- Nominal impedance: 50 Ω
- Polarization: vertical or horizontal
- Typical H-plane beamwidth at −3 dB: 340°
- Typical E-plane beamwidth at −3 dB: 90°
- Maximum power with N-female connector: 500 W
- Maximum power with 7/16-female connector: 1,000 W
- Electrical configuration: all metallic parts connected to ground in DC
Mechanical Data, Materials and Available Versions
- Overall dimensions: 750 × 1000 × 100 mm
- Weight without clamp: 0.7 kg
- Front wind surface: 0.025 m²
- Side wind surface: 0.04 m²
- Front wind load: 3.6 kg at 160 km/h
- Side wind load: 6.9 kg at 160 km/h
- Mounting mast diameter: 35–114 mm
- Support structure: stainless steel
- Radiating-element materials: anticorodal aluminium 6060 or stainless steel
- Additional materials: Teflon and brass
- DAB-ARDCKMD13XA: aluminium dipole and radiating elements
- DAB-ARDCKMD13XI: stainless-steel dipole and radiating elements
- RAD-DAB optional radome: PVC protection for the matching section
- ZAFZ25/114C optional clamp: hot-dip galvanized steel · weight 1.9 kg
- Typical packaging: 100 × 19 × 19 cm
- Total packaged weight with clamp: approximately 3 kg
AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAB BLOCKS:
Block 5A – Block 5B – Block 5C – Block 5D
Block 6A – Block 6B – Block 6C – Block 6D
Block 7A – Block 7B – Block 7C – Block 7D
Block 8A – Block 8B – Block 8C – Block 8D
Block 9B – Block 9C – Block 9D
Block 10A – Block 10B – Block 10C – Block 10D – Block 10N
Block 11A – Block 11B – Block 11C – Block 11D – Block 11N
Block 12A – Block 12B – Block 12C – Block 12D – Block 12N
Block 13A – Block 13B – Block 13C – Block 13D – Block 13E – Block 13F
Block 6A – Block 6B – Block 6C – Block 6D
Block 7A – Block 7B – Block 7C – Block 7D
Block 8A – Block 8B – Block 8C – Block 8D
Block 9B – Block 9C – Block 9D
Block 10A – Block 10B – Block 10C – Block 10D – Block 10N
Block 11A – Block 11B – Block 11C – Block 11D – Block 11N
Block 12A – Block 12B – Block 12C – Block 12D – Block 12N
Block 13A – Block 13B – Block 13C – Block 13D – Block 13E – Block 13F
WE REALIZE COMPLETE COLLINEAR SYSTEMS COMPOSED OF 2-4-8 ANTENNAS, FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL
ALUMINUM ELEMENTS - POWER 500W.
DAB ANTENNAS
DAB OMNIDIRECTIONAL DIPOLE
Nf connector ( Power 500W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: ANTICORODAL ALUMINUM
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
Nf connector ( Power 500W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: ANTICORODAL ALUMINUM
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
Immediate availability
(VAT excl.)
Price without discount175.90 €
STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS - POWER 500W.
DAB ANTENNAS
DAB OMNIDIRECTIONAL DIPOLE
Nf connector ( Power 500W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: STAINLESS STEEL
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
Nf connector ( Power 500W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: STAINLESS STEEL
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
Immediate availability
(VAT excl.)
Price without discount181.90 €
ALUMINUM ELEMENTS - POWER 1.000W
DAB ANTENNAS
DAB OMNIDIRECTIONAL DIPOLE
7/16"f connector ( Power 1.000W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: ANTICORODAL ALUMINUM
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
7/16"f connector ( Power 1.000W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: ANTICORODAL ALUMINUM
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
Immediate availability
(VAT excl.)
Price without discount187.90 €
STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS - POWER 1.000W
DAB ANTENNAS
DAB OMNIDIRECTIONAL DIPOLE
7/16"f connector ( Power 1.000W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: STAINLESS STEEL
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
7/16"f connector ( Power 1.000W )
Boom: STAINLESS STEEL
Elements: STAINLESS STEEL
TESTED AND PRE-ASSEMBLED
N.B.: Select the DAB BLOCK of interest in the area below
Immediate availability
(VAT excl.)
Price without discount193.90 €
ACCESSORIES
RADOME
PROTECTIVE RADOME
for ARYCKM / ARDCKM Series Antennas
PROTECTS THE ADAPTER
FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
LIKE SNOW, ICE AND SALT
For Tested and Pre-Assembled antennas
Material : Polyvinyl chloride
for ARYCKM / ARDCKM Series Antennas
PROTECTS THE ADAPTER
FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
LIKE SNOW, ICE AND SALT
For Tested and Pre-Assembled antennas
Material : Polyvinyl chloride
Limited availability
(VAT excl.)
Price without discount49.00 €
CLAMPS - SUPPORTS
CROSS CLAMP
Hot dip galvanized iron
Weight: 1.9 Kg.
Mounting mast Ø 35/114 mm.
Complete of:
SCREWS Ø 10 MA STAINLESS STEEL A2
NUTS Ø 10 MA STAINLESS STEEL A2
Ø 10X20 WASHERS STAINLESS STEEL A2
GROVER CUT Ø 10 STAINLESS STEEL A2
Hot dip galvanized iron
Weight: 1.9 Kg.
Mounting mast Ø 35/114 mm.
Complete of:
SCREWS Ø 10 MA STAINLESS STEEL A2
NUTS Ø 10 MA STAINLESS STEEL A2
Ø 10X20 WASHERS STAINLESS STEEL A2
GROVER CUT Ø 10 STAINLESS STEEL A2
Immediate availability
(VAT excl.)
Price without discount46.90 €
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Frequently Asked Questions about the DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X
Does the DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X cover the complete 174–240 MHz range simultaneously?
No. The antenna can be factory tuned to the required DAB block within the 174–240 MHz range and has a typical operating bandwidth of 20 MHz around the selected tuning frequency.
What is the DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X designed for?
The DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X is designed for professional DAB broadcast transmission, omnidirectional coverage and collinear antenna systems.
What are the gain and radiation beamwidths?
The maximum gain is 3.7 dBi. The typical beamwidth at −3 dB is 340° on the H plane and 90° on the E plane.
Can the antenna be installed in vertical or horizontal polarization?
Yes. The DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X can be installed in vertical or horizontal polarization according to the broadcast-system requirements.
Which materials and versions are available?
The DAB-ARDCKMD13XA has anticorodal aluminium radiating elements, while the DAB-ARDCKMD13XI has stainless-steel radiating elements. Both versions use a stainless-steel support structure.
Which connectors and maximum powers are available?
The version with N-female connector supports a maximum power of 500 W, while the version with 7/16-female connector supports a maximum power of 1,000 W.
What are the return loss, VSWR and impedance?
The return loss is ≥ −14 dB, the VSWR is ≤ 1.5:1 and the nominal impedance is 50 Ω.
Is a protective radome available?
Yes. The optional RAD-DAB PVC radome protects the matching section against snow, ice, salt and severe atmospheric conditions.
Can the antenna be used in collinear systems?
Yes. Complete collinear systems can be configured with 2, 4 or 8 DAB-ARDCKM-D-13X dipole antennas, power splitters and phase-matched coaxial cables.
Are all metallic parts connected to ground?
Yes. All metallic parts are electrically connected to ground in a DC-grounded configuration.
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