COMPACtenna
V.U.7/800
Mobile Antenna
Discontinued

The COMPACtenna V.U.7/800 answers an age-old question ... can a small and sturdy VHF antenna be designed that will perform as well as the standard length antenna? The answer is finally ... Yes! In the past it has always been either a big ugly "can" design that compromised performance or a tall solid standard antenna that would be bent going under trees. But the COMPACtenna antenna give you both great performance and a compact sturdy design. The increased reliable range in a compact antenna is realized by means of special magnetic field diversity achieved by a new ‘3D’ design, allowing stability of signal and communication/connectivity by utilizing changing electric and magnetic fields in our dynamic obstructed environment. This is a quality that standard antenna technology, based on standard science understanding, does not have. The innovative (... actually radical!) design (patent pending) is especially effective in NLOS (Non-Line-Of-Sight) obstructed environments such as behind buildings, in garages, behind other vehicles, under overhangs and in valleys. This antenna is under 11 inches tall! And coverage is an amazing:  144-164, 380-520 and 696-870 MHz. Nominal gain is +3 dBi VSWR: <2.0:1. Power capacity is 100 watts.

The smaller commercial COMPACtenna V.U.7/800S is only 6.75 inches tall and covers: 150-160, 400-470 and 746-870 MHz. This antenna meets the needs of many commercial and government applications. Nominal gain is +3 dBi VSWR: <2.0:1. Power capacity is 100 watts. Please note it does not cover the 2 meter amateur band.

These antennas require an NMO type vehicle mount and coax which are not included. Please see table below for typical mounting methods.

This antenna may also be used as a high performance compact base antenna at the top of a metal mast such as with the Larsen BSAKIT. Specific instructions are provided on the Manufacturer Data Sheet provided with the antenna. For best results with this mount, carefully bend the ground plane radials downward 70 degrees below the horizon.