RFI COL8000-N UHF CB Antenna, 477 MHz
RFI COL8000-N UHF CB Antenna, 477 MHz
RFI COL8000-N UHF CB Antenna, 477 MHz
8dBi patented Meander PCB collinear with integrated N female connector for easy installation.
Overview
The COL8000-N is a high gain base station antenna covering the 477MHz UHF CB band, designed around RFI's leading patented Meander PCB technology. This unique design incorporates excellent gain, pattern stability, and lightweight construction, making it a perfect fit for any base station installation requiring additional gain performance.
The COL8000-N is supplied with an integrated N type female connector mounted onto the stainless steel tube, and is supplied pre-tuned for immediate installation without any tuning required.
Key Features
- 8dBi gain means strong omnidirectional coverage, ideal for extending radio coverage of your UHF CB radio.
- Patented Meander PCB design means excellent RF characteristics and pattern stability.
- Integrated N female connector means simple, tool-free installation directly onto the antenna tube.
- Supplied pre-tuned means no tuning is required for full band coverage.
Applications
- Extending radio coverage of UHF CB radios
- Base station installations requiring additional gain performance
- General purpose 477MHz UHF CB coverage
- Sites where quick, tool-free installation is preferred
Key Specifications
| Product Code | COL8000-N |
| Frequency Range | 475-478MHz UHF CB |
| Gain | 8dBi |
| Tuned Bandwidth | Full band, no tuning required |
| VSWR | <1.5:1 |
| Vertical Beamwidth | 15° |
| Horizontal Beamwidth | Omni |
| Input Power | 25W |
| Connector | N female bulkhead, integrated onto tube |
| Construction | Tapered black radome on stainless steel mounting tube |
| Radome Diameter | 16-22mm |
| Torque @160km/h | 110Nm |
| Wind Thrust @160km/h | 142N |
Radio Antennas Q&A
FAQs
Does this antenna require any tuning after installation?
No, the COL8000-N is supplied pre-tuned and provides full band coverage with no tuning required.
How does the integrated connector simplify installation?
The N type female connector is mounted directly onto the antenna tube, allowing for quick, tool-free connection without a separate cable tail.