Digital Antenna 500 GOLD series User manual

8’ VHF ANTENNAS
6dB GAIN
500 GOLD |800 SERIES |900 SERIES
Digital Antenna, Inc.
www.digitalantenna.com
t 954.747.7022
f 954.747.7088
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5325 NW 108th Avenue
Sunrise, FL 33351
Product Technical Specifications
Radiation Pattern Omni-Directional
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Gain 6dBi
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VSWR <2.0:1 = 152.8-160.8 MHz (8 MHz)
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Impedance 50 ohms
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Max Input Power 100 watts
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Dimensions 8’ l x 1” tapered OD
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Exterior Finish White, UV stable poly-urethane coating
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Ferrule 316 Stainless Steel
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Wind Rating 105 mph
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RF Connector Mini-UHF female (factory attached) and PL-259 adapter
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Installation 1”-14 female threads
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Digital Antenna’s ultimate, award-winning 8’ VHF antennas combine 6 dB gain,
ruggedness and a pristine finish to give you the most superior antenna available.
Even in the harshest conditions, these antennas will maintain their beautiful glossy
finish for years. Built to withstand high speeds, these antennas are ideal for radar
arches and T-tops on speedboats, yachts and commercial vessels.
Easy Installation 500 GOLD series
Customers and installers love the 500 Series’ easy installation connector system.
GOLD factory attached mini-UHF female connector with PL-259 (UHF) adapter
makes connecting to the radio easy, eliminating the need to solder connectors.
500 GOLD Series: 529-VW | 529-VB
Mount: Standard 1”–14 threaded base.
Connector: GOLD Factory-attached mini-UHF female with mini-UHF male to
UHF male (PL259) adapter.
Cable: Includes 20’ exclusive low-loss, tinned braid, foil shielded,
UV stable RG-8X marine cable.
800 Series: 829-VW | 829-VB
Mount: Stainless steel double female ferrule for mounting 1”-14
threaded base.
Connector: Highest quality female SO-239 (UHF).
Cable: Not included – use Digital Antenna’s PowerMax™ Cable.
900 Series: 958-VW | 958-VB
Mount: Stainless steel brackets
included for bulkhead,
flat or mast/tube
mounting.
Connector: Highest quality female
SO-239 (UHF).
Cable: Not included –
use Digital Antenna’s
PowerMax™ Cable.
529-VW 529-VB 829-VW 829-VB 958-VW 958-VB
Includes heavy duty
stainless steel brackets
for up to 2” OD
All VHF Antennas Feature:
• Powerful brass radiators.
• Soldered connections.
• Power directing ferrite choke bead.
• High gloss urethane finish.
All antennas are hand-assembled and tuned for maximum performance.