The Diamond MC101S premium VHF mobile antenna is a commercial-grade vehicular radiation element engineered to deliver outstanding long-range link tracking and exceptional signal propagation across the Very High Frequency spectrum. Standing at a physical length of 1.62 meters and weighing a balanced 180 grams, this high-performance mobile antenna utilizes a ruggedized, flexible 5/8λ moving whip structural design optimized to withstand environmental aerodynamics and roadside physical stress. It functions as an essential operational procurement asset for commercial transport fleets, regional emergency services, maritime coastal utility vehicles, and high-volume B2B radiocommunication distribution networks across European markets.
The internal electrical engineering of the Diamond MC101S features an ultra-wide continuous operating profile spanning a 117 MHz to 174 MHz frequency range, providing native, comprehensive coverage across the entire international aviation band as well as professional land mobile radio (LMR) allocations. Accompanied by an official factory field-tuning cutoff chart, installation technicians can easily trim the whip element to achieve an exact resonant frequency match for maximized transceiver protection and clean signal output. Engineered to manage demanding continuous power thresholds up to a 200 Watts peak power rating with a nominal 50-Ohm system impedance, it yields a powerful 3.4 dBi radiation gain metric to pierce through complex terrain and urban obstacles. Terminated in a high-integrity MP interface connector (PL-259 male typology) at its heavy-duty base assembly, it ensures a secure, weatherproof mechanical bond and absolute fleet deployment readiness.
| Technical Specification Parameter | Value & Fleet Alignment Matrix |
|---|---|
| Product Brand Designation | Diamond Antenna (Original Manufacturing) |
| Hardware Model Designation | MC101S |
| Primary Component Classification | Mobile Vehicular Omnidirectional Radiation Whip |
| Antenna Wavelength Typology | 5/8λ (Five-Eighths Wave) Moving Whip Structural Layout |
| Operational Frequency Spectrum Range | 117 MHz to 174 MHz Continuous (Includes Full Aviation & VHF Bands) |
| Tuning Optimization Mechanism | Included factory cutoff chart for precision frequency field-tuning |
| Antenna Radiation Gain Metric | 3.4 dBi High-Aperture Signal Boost |
| Maximum Input RF Power Rating | 200 Watts Peak Continuous Capacity |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) | Less than 2.0:1 across tuned resonant window |
| System Characteristic Impedance | 50 Ohms Nominal Optimization |
| Primary RF Interface Connection | MP Connector Base Plug (PL-259 / UHF Male Typology) |
| Total Physical Height Length | 1.62 meters (162 cm Total Structural Element Profile) |
| Net Component Mass Weight | 180 grams Ultra-Lightweight Technical Build |
