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490 MHz Collinear Helical HPOL OMNI-PLUS
490 MHz Horizontally Polarized Collinear (Axial Mode) Helical Antennas  were analyzed using 4NEC2.

1) 15-Turns above a 36x36-in Square Grid Ground Plane: It is an OMNI-PLUS type
[with and AT LEAST 0 dBd Gain = 2.15 dBi in ALL directions].... and significantly MORE in some directions.

In order to provide improved Look Down Angle Coverage, the Antenna would be mounted Upside-Down.

Azimuthal Gain Min = 4.2 dBi and Gain Max = 6.3 dBi with SWR (200-ohms) = 1.4 (very Flat).
A 4:1 Balun would be used to connect to 50-ohm Coax and Transmitter.

2) T.B.D.
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Front View
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Top View
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3D Gain for Horizontal Polarization


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3D Gain for Vertical Polarization


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3D Gain for Total Polarization


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Raw Gain Maximized near 490 MHz


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UHF SWR (200-ohms) = 1.4 across Entire Band


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UHF Impedance = 240 - 250 ohms


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Azimuthal Pattern at 490 MHz
Raw Gain = 4.0 to 6.3 dBi


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Elevation Gain Pattern
Worst Case -23.6 dBi Null at Elev=20-deg


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Side View
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EVAL *.html Performance File incl. 4NEC2 File
which includes Dimensions.


 
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