Original McMurdo rod antenna (AV300) is rated up to 350 knots. The antenna works with all McMurdo ELTs including the 406 AF-Compact. The AV300 antenna features 3 fixing holes and a BNC connector.
Specifications of the Rod Antenna (RAMI AV300):
- Small whip for radiation on the COSPAS-SARSAT 3 frequencies (121.5 / 243 / 406 MHz)
- Glass fibre, metallic base plate with 3 fixing holes
- BNC connector
- VSWR: 2.0:1 or better @ 121.5 MHz / 2.0:1 or better @ 243 MHz / 1.5:1 or better @ 406 MHz
- Max. Power 10W CW
- Vertical polarisation
- Weight: 255 g
- Height: 355 mm
- Suitable for aircrafts up to 350 kts