The Diamond F23 VHF base station antenna is a commercial-grade, high-performance vertical radiation element engineered to deliver elite omnidirectional coverage and extended long-range link stability across the professional Very High Frequency spectrum. Spanning a commanding structural layout length of 4.6 meters and weighing 1.7 kg, this premium base antenna utilizes an advanced 3 x 5/8 wave Ground Plane (GP) architectural typology enclosed in a heavy-duty FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer) outershell. This multi-tiered stacked configuration significantly compresses the vertical radiation angle toward the horizon, making it an essential infrastructure procurement asset for municipal emergency dispatch centers, marine ports, industrial logistics hubs, and high-volume B2B radiocommunication distribution networks across European markets.
The precise electrical engineering of the Diamond F23 enables an operational bandwidth spanning 144 MHz to 174 MHz, covering both amateur 2-meter allocations and commercial VHF allocations with an ultra-low VSWR of less than 1.5:1. Rated to manage punishing power thresholds up to a 200 Watts maximum power rating with a nominal 50-Ohm system impedance, it yields a powerful 7.8 dB signal gain metric to pierce through dense terrain and complex urban interference. Housed in a rigid, waterproof fiberglass structure rated for a maximum wind velocity load of 50 m/sec and terminated in a standard MJ socket connector interface, it includes heavy-duty mounting hardware accommodating structural mast diameters from 30 mm to 62 mm for immediate deployment readiness.
| Technical Specification Parameter | Value & Fleet Alignment |
|---|---|
| Product Brand Designation | Diamond Antenna (Original Manufacturing) |
| Hardware Model Designation | F23 |
| Primary Component Classification | Fixed Base Station Omnidirectional Vertical Antenna |
| Antenna Wavelength Typology | 3 x 5/8λ Ground Plane (GP) Wave Array Matrix |
| Primary Radome Construction | Heavy-Duty FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Polymer) Outershell |
| Operational Frequency Spectrum Range | 144 MHz to 174 MHz (VHF 2-Meter Commercial/Amateur Band) |
| Antenna Radiation Gain Metric | 7.8 dB High-Aperture Signal Gain Boost |
| Maximum Input RF Power Rating | 200 Watts Continuous Peak 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 | Rated Wind Velocity up to 50 m/sec. Structural Load |
| Mast Mounting Bracket Tolerance | Fits structural poles from 30 mm to 62 mm in diameter |
| Total Physical Height Length | 4.6 Meters Total Structural Radome Profile |
| Net Component Mass Weight | 1.7 kg Technical System Weight |
