The Diamond BC102 VHF base station antenna is a commercial-grade, high-performance vertical radiation element engineered to deliver elite omnidirectional coverage and extended range across the professional Very High Frequency spectrum. Spanning a structural layout length of 3.2 meters and weighing an optimized 1.3 kg, this premium base antenna utilizes a highly efficient 2 x 5/8λ Ground Plane (GP) architectural typology. This stacked configuration compresses the vertical radiation angle toward the horizon, making it an essential infrastructure procurement asset for municipal emergency services, marine ports, commercial dispatch hubs, and high-volume B2B radiocommunication distribution channels across European markets.
The advanced electrical engineering of the Diamond BC102 features a continuous operating bandwidth spanning 134 to 174 MHz. Accompanied by an official factory field-tuning cut-off diagram, installation technicians can easily trim the inner elements to achieve a precise resonant frequency match with a low VSWR of less than 1.5:1. Engineered to manage punishing power thresholds up to 200 Watts maximum power rating with a nominal 50-Ohm system impedance, it yields a powerful 6.5 dB signal gain metric to penetrate dense terrain. Housed in a heavy-duty, waterproof radome rated for a nominal wind velocity threshold of 50 m/sec and terminated in a standard MJ socket connector interface, it includes technical hardware accommodating structural mast diameters from 30 to 60 mm for immediate deployment readiness.
| Technical Specification Parameter | Value & Fleet Alignment |
|---|---|
| Product Brand Designation | Diamond Antenna (Original Manufacturing) |
| Hardware Model Designation | BC102 |
| Primary Component Classification | Fixed Base Station Omnidirectional Vertical Antenna |
| Antenna Wavelength Typology | 2 x 5/8λ Ground Plane (GP) Stacked Configuration Matrix |
| Operational Frequency Spectrum Range | 134 MHz to 174 MHz (Professional VHF Mobile/Base Band) |
| Tuning Optimization Mechanism | Included Factory Cut-Off Tuning Diagram for custom calibration |
| Antenna Radiation Gain Metric | 6.5 dB High-Aperture Signal Gain Boost |
| Maximum Input RF Power Rating | 200 Watts Continuous Capacity |
| System Characteristic Impedance | 50 Ohms Nominal Optimization |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) | Less than 1.5:1 Tuned Bandwidth Minimum |
| Primary RF Interface Connection | MJ Connector Socket (UHF Female / SO-239 Compatible) |
| Environmental Wind Resistance | Up to 50 m/sec Nominal Velocity Structural Load |
| Mast Mounting Bracket Tolerance | Fits structural poles from 30 mm to 60 mm in diameter |
| Total Physical Height Length | 3.2 Meters Total Structural Radome Profile |
| Net Component Mass Weight | 1.3 kg Technical System Weight |
