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VHF Air Band &
ADS-B (SBS / RadarBox) Antennas for Commercial & Hobbyist
Applications |
| DPDP has four antennas designed
specifically for Air Band use, shown below. The majority of our
products can be used with any Uniden, RadioShack or other brand
of radio scanner, and also most commercial and ham radios. If
you have basic questions about antennas, please try checking the
FAQ page. UHF/VHF Air Omni Model Antenna VHF Air Blade Indoor Model Antenna VHF Air Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna VHF Air Mobile 1/4 Wave Antenna ADS-B Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna Aeronautical VHF / UHF Bands You can also check out our UHF Mil Air Band antennas. |
| UHF/VHF
Air Omni Model Antenna |
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FEATURES
Tuned to UHF & VHF Air Bands: The uniquely designed MilTenna Omni is tuned to both the UHF 225-400 MHz and 118-137 MHz Air Bands. The latest version now also includes a third set of VHF elements dedicated to the 138-140 MHz VHF band. Most other VHF/UHF bands can typically be received as well. This antenna can be quite esthetically pleasing compared to discones and other multi element antennas, and it's also more efficient. The VHF elements can be left off the antenna if desired. DC Grounded: A metal ground plane is not needed with this design. Wide Bandwidth: The core element of the MilTenna Omni design offers a wide bandwidth, which is what makes it appropriate for a band as large as the UHF 225-400 MHz Air Band. Solid Construction: The antenna is constructed of 1 1/2" aluminum tube for the core element and solid 1/4" aluminum round is used for side elements. No flimsy tubing or dimple rivets are used. All aluminum is given a brushed finish. Isolated Mast: The actual vertical structure is comprised of UV resistant plastic. This allows the actual elements to be raised into 'free space', away from your metal mounting mast. Weather Resistant: All fasteners are stainless steel and the feed point is protected by shrink tube. High Quality N Connector: Instead of the usual UHF connector that's included with most antennas, this antenna includes a 50 ohm female N connector, on the end of a small cable pigtail. N connectors are more water resistant and handle high frequencies better. Need help choosing your main cable? Checkout the Coax FAQ Includes Mounting Hardware: Price includes mounting clamps to allow attaching the antenna to any standard 1 1/4" mounting mast. Only Partial Assembly Required: The core antenna is completely assembled, along with the feeder cable. The only things that need to be done yourself are attaching the side elements, and putting up a mast. TESTIMONIALS "I put up the MilTenna Omni UHF/VHF air antenna
this weekend. My son and I installed it in my attic and
it receives better than my discone that is installed on
the TV tower. I received it and the cable within days
and the construction was great, not cheaply made. Thanks
for the great product." HOW TO PURCHASE
Note: Using PayPal is very simple.
You do NOT need to be a member of PayPal to make a purchase.
You may use a credit card like any other system. Click
here to get more info on how to pay. The site
only calculates shipping for US destinations. If
you need something shipped outside the US, would like multiple
items, need something customized, or still prefer to pay by
check, please email: dave@dpdproductions.com |
| VHF
Air Blade Indoor Model Antenna |
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FEATURES
Unique Design: This antenna is designed for anyone who's interested in getting good performance on their radio, but isn't able to use an outdoor antenna. This is a great antenna for people who live in apartments or condos. The Blade can also be used as a travel antenna, or even outdoors for short periods of time. Tuned to VHF Air Band: Each antenna is tuned to the VHF Air Band from 118 to 137 MHz. Ready Made: There's no assembly necessary and 18 feet of coax (with BNC connector) is included. (Email to possibly request other connector types.) Easy to Position: The beauty of the way this antenna works, is the fact that you can position it anywhere. Unlike using a rubber duck, you can find the one good spot in the room that gets the best reception, but still put the radio anywhere you like. This can also be helpful if you're trying to move the antenna away from RF producing devices. There's also no ground plane elements sticking out to poke you. The antenna can easily be hung using the two loops on the back. Unobtrusive: The Blade design is very slim and stealthy. The antenna is only 1 1/4" wide and a mere 3/8" deep. It can easily be hidden behind blinds, but is also attractive enough to be displayed in clear view. The antenna's bright white enclosure blends right into the surroundings. Copper Elements: Elements are copper clad, which is a better element material than stainless steel. Narrow Bandwidth: The bandwidth for the antenna is fairly narrow, which can help to eliminate intermod problems from adjacent strong signals in urban areas. 18' of RG8/X Cable: This cable is better for longer lengths than the average off brand RG58 cable included with most antennas (if any), and helps prevent signal loss. Direct Feed Point Connection: The coax is directly connected to the antenna elements, which means there's one less connector between your radio and the antenna. Each additional connector can create signal loss. TESTIMONIALS "The antenna arrived in today's mail. Great service.
Even better than the service is the way the antenna works. I
have a Uniden BC725XLT that I use to monitor air band frequencies.
The Uniden came with a 'rubber duck' antenna that works perfectly
when I'm at the airport within line-of-site of the air traffic
control tower. I live two miles north of the airport. With the
'rubber duck' antenna, I can can usually get the airport ATIS
channel, but always with a lot of hiss. With your Air Blade
Indoor Antenna, I can get the ATIS channel so clearly that I
can hear people who were talking in the background when the
ATIS recording was made. On the airport's tower frequencies,
I can hear pilots still on the ground, as well as the controller
in the tower, even though I am not line-of-site to the tower
or the runway. Better still, I live 15 miles north of LAX...
With the 'rubber duck', I don't get LAX Ground Control at all.
With your Air Blade Indoor, I can get Ground Control and the
planes on the ground! Thanks for a terrific product. It has
more than doubled the actual value of my scanner, measured by
what I can do with it and the pleasure it gives me."
Note: Using PayPal is
very simple. You do NOT need to be a member of PayPal to make
a purchase. You may use a credit card like any other system.
Click here to get more info
on how to pay. The site only calculates shipping
for US destinations. If you need something shipped
outside the US, would like multiple items, need something customized,
or still prefer to pay by check, please email: dave@dpdproductions.com
One VHF Air Blade Model Antenna $69.95 |
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| VHF
Air Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna |
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Ready Made: There's no assembly necessary, or extra mounting parts needed. Tuned to VHF Air Band: Each antenna is tuned to the VHF Air Band from 118 to 137 MHz for receive. Transmit frequency must be be submitted with order for tuning. DC Grounded: A metal ground plane is not needed with this design. Enclosed Elements: The actual antenna elements and feed point are sealed inside a UV resistant plastic radome. No need to worry about corrosion on the elements with this design. Weather Resistant: Having the elements and feed point sealed in the radome allows the antenna to be very resistant to weather and other environmental damage. This antenna is strong enough to withstand an ice storm, and will also do well in a shoreline environment. Copper Elements: Elements are copper clad, which is a better element material than stainless steel. Narrow Bandwidth: The bandwidth for the antenna is fairly narrow, which can help to eliminate intermod problems from adjacent strong signals in urban areas. High Quality N Connector: Instead of the usual UHF connector that's included with most antennas, this antenna includes a 50 ohm female N connector, on the end of a small cable pigtail. N connectors are more water resistant and handle high frequencies better. Need help choosing your main cable? Checkout the Coax FAQ Includes Mounting Hardware: Price includes mounting clamps to allow attaching the antenna to any standard 1 1/4" mounting mast. HOW TO PURCHASE
Note: Using PayPal is very simple. You do NOT need to be a member of PayPal to make a purchase. You may use a credit card like any other system. Click here to get more info on how to pay. The site only calculates shipping for US destinations. If you need something shipped outside the US, would like multiple items, need something customized, or still prefer to pay by check, please email: dave@dpdproductions.com One VHF Air Vertical Model Antenna $76.95 |
| VHF
Air Mobile 1/4 Wave Antenna |
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Tuned to VHF Air Band: Each antenna is tuned to the VHF Air Band from 118 to 137 MHz. Quality Construction: Black copper clad stainless steel whip. Black coated brass base. Gold plunger contact pin and O-ring gasket. Size Compromise: The 1/4 wave is a good alternative for people needing something shorter than the 5/8 wave mobile antenna, or an antenna for lower bands where the size of a 5/8 wave is prohibitive. The 1/4 also has more bandwidth than the 5/8. Mount Included: All black 3 1/2" NMO Magnet Mount with 17' of RG58A/U, tinned double shield 95% braid plus aluminum foil, with BNC connector. (Email to possibly request other connector types.)
Note: Using PayPal is very simple. You do NOT need to be a member of PayPal to make a purchase. You may use a credit card like any other system. Click here to get more info on how to pay. The site only calculates shipping for US destinations. If you need something shipped outside the US, would like multiple items, need something customized, or still prefer to pay by check, please email: dave@dpdproductions.com One VHF Air Mobile 1/4 Wave Model $62.95 |
| ADS-B
(SBS / RadarBox) Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna |
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Ready Made: There's no assembly necessary, or extra mounting parts needed. Tuned for Mode-S / ADS-B: Each antenna is designed to be used for Mode-S / ADS-B reception, using receivers such as the SBS-1/2 or RadarBox, and is specifically tuned to the frequency of 1090 MHz. This antenna can also compliment a system setup for linking to an online virtual radar network, such as PinkFroot's PlaneFinder.net. No Ground Plane Needed: A metal ground plane is not needed with this design. Enclosed Elements: The actual antenna elements and feed point are sealed inside a UV resistant plastic radome. No need to worry about corrosion on the elements with this design. This design also helps control friction induced static, which can be created by wind and dust. Weather Resistant: Having the elements and feed point sealed in the radome allows the antenna to be very resistant to weather and other environmental damage. This antenna is strong enough to withstand an ice storm, and will also do well in a shoreline environment. Brass Elements: The inner elements are made from brass, which is a better element material than stainless steel. Narrow Bandwidth: The bandwidth for the antenna is fairly narrow, which can help to eliminate intermod problems from adjacent strong signals in urban areas. High Quality N Connector: Instead of the usual UHF connector that's included with most antennas, this antenna includes a 50 ohm female N connector, on the end of a small cable pigtail. N connectors are more water resistant and handle high frequencies better. Note: Due to the high frequency that these systems operate at, and the potential losses that can occur through cable, it is highly recommended that at least an RG8 size coax cable be used. Need help choosing your main cable? Checkout the Coax FAQ. You'll find three choices for purchasing the ADS-B antenna below... One is the antenna alone, then there are two options that include a small patch cable to go between the box and your main large cable. Both options have an N Female, so that would set you up for needing a main cable with two male N connectors. Some people have successfully used a large cable straight to the box, but it is imperative that you put some sort of physical support on the cable and box to prevent breakage. It would also help to use a more flexible multi strand main cable. Includes Mounting Hardware: Price includes mounting clamps to allow attaching the antenna to any standard 1 1/4" mounting mast. Customers Outside the US: Don't be shy! Shipping from the US to your country may not be as risky or expensive as you think. We ship outside the US all the time. Please email us for a shipping quote: dave@dpdproductions.com TESTIMONIALS "There's been a HUGE difference... Taxiing
at SFO is now clearly visible, I've tripled the number
of Travis hits I get. I've tracked a Virgin America
flight from taxiing at SFO up past Red Bluff on his
way to Seattle! I've been tracking LAX arrivals from
Asia for 300+ miles (150+ in each direction as they
flyby). This is just incredible, and takes a big step
forward on the usefulness of the box." "Got the antenna Thursday and installed it
today. Working very well. I'm picking up average 10-20+
more aircraft than before on any given moment. Big improvement
on lower altitude aircraft in region as well. Thanks
for good product and delivery! "Just to let you know, the antenna is now
fitted, and up and running. Early indications are very
good, my coverage has improved considerably here where
I am based (bottom of a very narrow valley) This antenna
is achieving much better results than my previous set
up and is running unassisted direct to the box." "Just installed the antenna this weekend.
Truly an unbelievable improvement in the number of planes
received. Keep up the good work." "Just to let you know, the aerial arrived
weekend before last and I installed it on Saturday.
What a difference, range has improved by over 120 miles
from 80 to 200-220 miles, hits at peak time from 40
to 130. Well impressed, I have to say the aerial itself
looks good and is made well. It even looks good on the
house. Thanks for supplying a superb product." "I bought your ADS-B antenna and brought it
to my home in Brazil. After I installed it, my RadarBox
coverage has been multiplied by 5 and now I have more
airplanes on screen. Congratulations for your terrific
product." "I purchased your ADS-B omni antenna for use
with my Radar Box. Having your antenna up on the roof
extended my range five-fold. I now receive activity
from Rhode Island down to Delaware from my location
on the north shore of Long Island, New York. The antenna
was super easy to put up and is very well made. It is
performing flawlessly." HOW TO PURCHASE
NOTE: Due to demand, the ADS-B antenna is experiencing a 1 1/2 week delay to ship from time of purchase. One ADS-B Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna $139.95 One ADS-B Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna
with N-BNC Patch Cable $156.90
(Includes one 4' RG8X flexible patch cable with Female N and Male BNC (SBS-1) to go between your main large cable and receiver.) One ADS-B Vertical Outdoor Model Antenna
with N-SMA Patch Cable $156.90
(Includes one 4' RG8X flexible patch cable with Female N and Male SMA (SBS-1e & RadarBox) to go between your main large cable and receiver.) |
| Aeronautical
VHF / UHF Bands |
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| Frequency
Range (MHz) |
Band
Name |
Assignment |
108.000 to 118.000 |
VHF Air Navigation |
Radio Navigation (VORTAC, VOR, DME) |
118.000 to 137.000 |
VHF Air Voice |
ATC, Tower, Ground, Private, Test, Government |
138.000 to 144.000 |
VHF Air Voice/Data |
Air / Surface - Military & Government |
225.000 to 400.000 |
UHF Air Voice/Data |
Air / Surface - Military & Government |
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