The LCX Circularly Polarized Antenna series are designed for FM Broadcast Band ( 87.5 –108 MHz). Each antenna is entirely made with stainless steel and composed of two folded dipoles and a mounting bracket.
GREEN BROADCAST
Circularly Polarized FM Broadcast Antenna
LCX SERIES
General informations
Broadband
Suitable for channel or broadband operations with multi-channel combiners.
Omni-directional
The azimuth pattern is normally circular and can be modified by the mounting structure presence. As an option, the circularity of the horizontal pattern in presence of mounting structure can be factory tested.
Antenna systems
By stacking more antennas it’s possible to obtain customized patterns, increase the gain and the power mhandling capacity according to user requirements. Custom patterns, electrical beam tilt and null fill are available upon request
Disassemblable
These antennas are disassemblable in order to reduce the shipment and stocking costs.
Easy installation
The standard mounting brackets are designed for instant installation on poles with diameters from 32 mm to 90 mm. Special brackets are available upon request.
Water, icing, moisture protection
The input connector is protected against rain and icing by a special housing. The internal balun is also protected against water, icing and moisture ingress by a sealed housing.
State of the art mechanical design
Employing the finest materials (stainless steel, non-corrosive marine brass, silver plated copper, virgin PTFE) resulting in long life service.
Lightning resistance
It is guaranteed by the DC ground potential of the entire antenna.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
RF DATA
| Frequency Range | 87.5 - 108.0 MHz |
| Bandwidth | Broadband |
| Polarization | Circular |
| Connectors: | |
| LCX 7/16 | DIN 7/16" |
| LCX 7/8 | EIA 7/8" |
| Maximum Power Handling Capability: | |
| LCX 7/16 | 1.4 kW |
| LCX 7/8 | 3.5 kW |
| Gain (at mid band, ref. to λ/2 dipole) | 2.15 dBd |
| VSWR (in the whole band) | < 1.3 :1 |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Wind load (ref 150 Km/h): | |
| Frontal | 24 kg |
| Lateral | 38 kg |
| Grounding | Via clamps |
| Vertical Beamwidth (at -3 dB, at mid band) | 69° |
MECHANICALS
NOTE: Completely detachable to reduce volume and shipping cost
| Materials | Stainless steel |
| Pole diameter | 32 - 90 mm |
| Dimensions (HxWxD): | |
| Mounted | 1180x1180x1520 mm |
| Shipping | 220x220x1640 mm |
| Weight (with pole clamp): | 12.8 kg |
Horizontal pattern
Vertical pattern
Antennas arrangement
2 LCX Antennas – Typical vertical radiation patterns at mid-band in circular polarization
4 LCX Antennas – Typical vertical radiation patterns at mid-band in circular polarization
6 LCX Antennas – Typical vertical radiation patterns at mid-band in circular polarization
GENERAL ARRAYS SPECIFICATIONS
| MODEL | NUMBER of ANTENNAS |
MAXIMUM POWER (W) |
GAIN (dBd) | WEIGHT (kg) | VERTICAL DIMENSIONS (mt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCX 7/16-2 | 2 | 2400 | + 1.7 | 25.6 | 3.90 |
| LCX 7/16-3 | 3 | 3600 | + 3.5 | 38.4 | 6.40 |
| LCX 7/16-4 | 4 | 4800 | + 4.7 | 51.2 | 8.90 |
| LCX 7/16-6 | 6 | 7200 | + 6.5 | 76.8 | 12.90 |
| LCX 7/16-8 | 8 | 9600 | + 7.7 | 102.4 | 18.90 |
| LCX 7/8-2 | 2 | 4800 | + 1.7 | 25.6 | 3.90 |
| LCX 7/8-3 | 3 | 7200 | + 3.5 | 38.4 | 6.40 |
| LCX 7/8-4 | 4 | 9600 | + 4.7 | 51.2 | 8.90 |
| LCX 7/8-6 | 6 | 14400 | + 6.5 | 76.8 | 12.90 |
| LCX 7/8-8 | 8 | 19200 | + 7.7 | 102.4 | 18.90 |
GENERAL ARRAYS SPECIFICATIONS
| MODEL | NUMBER of ANTENNAS |
|---|---|
| LCX 7/16-2 | 2 |
| LCX 7/16-3 | 3 |
| LCX 7/16-4 | 4 |
| LCX 7/16-6 | 6 |
| LCX 7/16-8 | 8 |
| LCX 7/8-2 | 2 |
| LCX 7/8-3 | 3 |
| LCX 7/8-4 | 4 |
| LCX 7/8-6 | 6 |
| LCX 7/8-8 | 8 |
| MODEL | MAXIMUM POWER (W) |
|---|---|
| LCX 7/16-2 | 2400 |
| LCX 7/16-3 | 3600 |
| LCX 7/16-4 | 4800 |
| LCX 7/16-6 | 7200 |
| LCX 7/16-8 | 9600 |
| LCX 7/8-2 | 4800 |
| LCX 7/8-3 | 7200 |
| LCX 7/8-4 | 9600 |
| LCX 7/8-6 | 14400 |
| LCX 7/8-8 | 19200 |
| MODEL | GAIN (dBd) |
|---|---|
| LCX 7/16-2 | + 1.7 |
| LCX 7/16-3 | + 3.5 |
| LCX 7/16-4 | + 4.7 |
| LCX 7/16-6 | + 6.5 |
| LCX 7/16-8 | + 7.7 |
| LCX 7/8-2 | + 1.7 |
| LCX 7/8-3 | + 3.5 |
| LCX 7/8-4 | + 4.7 |
| LCX 7/8-6 | + 6.5 |
| LCX 7/8-8 | + 7.7 |
| MODEL | WEIGHT (kg) |
|---|---|
| LCX 7/16-2 | 25.6 |
| LCX 7/16-3 | 38.4 |
| LCX 7/16-4 | 51.2 |
| LCX 7/16-6 | 76.8 |
| LCX 7/16-8 | 102.4 |
| LCX 7/8-2 | 25.6 |
| LCX 7/8-3 | 38.4 |
| LCX 7/8-4 | 51.2 |
| LCX 7/8-6 | 76.8 |
| LCX 7/8-8 | 102.4 |
| MODEL | VERTICAL DIMENSIONS (mt) |
|---|---|
| LCX 7/16-2 | 3.90 |
| LCX 7/16-3 | 6.40 |
| LCX 7/16-4 | 8.90 |
| LCX 7/16-6 | 12.90 |
| LCX 7/16-8 | 18.90 |
| LCX 7/8-2 | 3.90 |
| LCX 7/8-3 | 6.40 |
| LCX 7/8-4 | 8.90 |
| LCX 7/8-6 | 12.90 |
| LCX 7/8-8 | 18.90 |
