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DB408T DOWNTILT BROAD BAND ANTENNA 5.5 to 7.7 dB GAIN, 406-512 MHz

DB404T mounts to the top of a tower or structure and provides 4.5 or 9 degrees downtilt in omni or elliptical radiation patterns. Ideal for mobile systems that need maximum signal strength close to the antenna.
Extremely Rugged - Resists wind to 125 mph (201 km/hr)
Broad Response - With 14 to 24 MHz bandwidth, this antenna is suitable for duplex operation.
Moisture Resistant - VAPOR-BLOC® cable harness provides weather protection and assures inphase signal distribution to all elements.
Circular Pattern - DB 408T has dual dipoles positioned at 90 degrees from each other.
Offset Pattern - DB408LT has all dual dipoles in line, collinearly, on the mast.
Side Mounting - Either model can be side mounted, resulting in significantly different patterns.
Field Changeable - Patterns can be adjusted with ordinary hand tools.
Lightning Resistant - Radiators operate at DC ground and the aluminum mast with its pointed top provides a low resistance discharge path to the tower or ground system.
Ordering Information - Use model number for correct frequency and specify termination if non-standard. Order DB408T9 for omni with 4.5 degrees downtilt, DB408LT4 for elliptical pattern with 4.5 degrees downtilt, DB408T9 for omni with 9 degrees downtilt, DB408LT9 for offset with 9 degrees downtilt. DB365-OS Clamps are included. Other size clamps can be special ordered.
Examples: DB408T4-B, DB408LT4-B for 450-470 MHz range. Order jumper cable separately, if desired.

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Electrical Data
Frequency Ranges - MHz B = 450-470 C = 470-488
Bandwidth
VSWR
Nominal Impedance - ohms
Same as above
1.5 to 1 or less
50
Gain (over half-wave dipole) at 0° elevation angle (horizontal) - dB
DB408T4 (4.5° downtilt, Omni)
DB408LT4 (4.5° downtilt, elliptical)
DB408T9 (9° downtilt, Omni)
DB408T9 (9° downtilt, elliptical)
5.5
6.7
0
1.2
Gain (over half-wave dipole) - dB
DB408T4 (-4.5° elevation angle)
DB408LT4 (-4.5° elevation angle)
DB408T9 (-9° elevation angle)
DB408T9 (-9° elevation angle)
6.5
7.7
6.0
7.2
Rated power input - watts
Lightning protection
250
Direct ground
Standard Termination: Captive Type N-Male attached to end of flexible lead.
Other fittings are available on special order. N-Female is available. If UHF
connector is required, an adaptor is provided.

Note: Special frequencies are available; call customer services.
(Example: S408T9-D for 488-512 MHz)

Mechanical Data
Mast - (aluminum) - in. (mm)

Radiating elements (aluminum) - in. (mm)
1.75 (44.45) OD
with .062 (1.575) wall
.375 (9.525) OD with 0.58 (1.473) wall
Maximum exposed area (flat plate equivalent) - ft² (m²)
1.9 (.177)
Wind rating:*
Survival without ice - mph(km/hr)
Survival with .5" (12.7 mm) radial ice - mph (km/hr)

over 125 (201)
85 (137)
Lateral Thrust at 100 mph (161 km/hr) - lbf (N) 76 (338)
Bending moment at top clamp at
100 mph (161 km/hr) - ft. lbs. (kg m)

250 (113.4)
Overall Length - ft. (m)
Net weight (w/clamps) - lbs. (kg)
Shipping weight (w/clamps) - lbs. (kg)
9.42 (2.87)
17 (7.71)
29 (13.15)
Mounting clamps (Galvanized Steel) DB365-OS
WISCO International, Inc. - 10388 W. STATE RD. 84  # 109 MIAMI, FL 33324-4252.  USA
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