Exposed Dipole Quasi-Omni Antenna

30-512 MHz DB220 & DB222

T his popular antenna is available with two folded dipoles, DB222, or with a single
folded dipole, DB220.

( Broad Response — Bandwidth allows antenna to perform efficiently on both

transmit and receive.
( Flexible Array — Available with dipoles aligned collinearly for an offset pattern or with
dipoles on the opposite sides of the mast for a circular pattern. Easy to change in the field.
( Weather Resistant — The radiators operate at DC ground, and the aluminum mast,
with its pointed cap, provides a low resistance discharge path to the tower or ground system.
( Easy Mount — Galvanized steel DB365-OS Mounting Clamps are included for top
mounting to a tower.

DB222 Vertical Pattern DB222E Horizontal Pattern DB220 Horizontal Pattern

Freq: 155 MHz Gain: 3 dBd Freq: 155 MHz Gain: 6 dBd
Pattern: Pattern:
E Plane H Plane

-35 -35
-30 -30
-25 -25
-20 -20
-15 -15
-10 -10
-5 0 dBd -5 0 dBd
0 dB Reference 0 dB Reference

ELECTRICAL DATA
DB220 DB222
Frequency Ranges – MHz** A = 146-153, B = 153-160, A = 150-158, B = 158-166,
C = 160-167, D = 167-174 C = 166-174, E = 143-150,
( DB222 F = 136-143, JJ = 220-225
Bandwidth See above See above
VSWR 1.5 to 1 or less 1.5 to 1 or less
Nominal Impedance – Ohms 50 50
Gain (over half-wave dipole) – dBd
Omni Pattern – dBd 3.0 3.0
SIDE MOUNTING
Offset Pattern – dBd N/A 6.0
The following table shows the approximate gains of the Maximum Power Input – Watts 500 500
DB222 and DB222E side mounted on triangular towers Vertical Beamwidth (half-power points) 60° 36°
measuring 18" to 24" (457.2 to 609.6 mm) between Lightning Protection Direct ground Direct ground
legs. 0° azimuth is the direction the side mount arm Standard Termination Captive Type N-Male attached to end of flexible lead.
points out from the tower.
MECHANICAL DATA
ANTENNA AZIMUTH
0° 90° 180° 270° DB220 DB222
Mast (aluminum) – in. (mm) 1.75 (44.45) with 0.062 to 0.125 (1.57 to 3.18) wall
DB222 Omni 4.0 dB 5.5 dB –3.0 dB 5.5 dB
Radiating Elements (aluminum) – in. (mm) 0.5 (12.7) OD with 0.058 (1.47) wall
DB222E Elements facing away from tower
6.3 dB 4.5 dB –7.0 dB 4.5 dB Mounting Clamps Galvanized steel Galvanized steel
DB222E Elements facing toward tower Maximum Exposed Area (flat plate equivalent) – ft2 (m2) 0.7 (.06) 1.6 (.149)
3.0 dB 5.0 dB –1.0 dB 5.0 dB Lateral Thrust at 100 mph (161 km/hr) – lbf (N) 28 (124.6) 64 (284.7)
Wind Rating:*
Survival w/o Ice – mph (km/hr) 125 (200) 125 (200)
ORDERING INFORMATION Survival with 0.5" (12.7 mm) Radial Ice – mph (km/hr) 90 (145) 90 (145)
Overall Length (150-174 MHz) – in. (mm)*** 73.5 (1867) 127 (3226)
Use model number for correct frequency and specify
Net Weight (w/clamps) – lbs. (kg) 13 (5.9) 16 (7.26)
termination if non-standard. Add “E” for DB222 offset
pattern models. Clamps for top mounting are supplied. Mounting clamps (DB365-OS) are supplied with the antenna.
For side mounting, order DB5001 Side Mount Kit. * Top mounted antenna. Wind rating is greatly increased when antenna is side mounted with appropriate side mount kit.
For Dipole Stabilizer Kit, order 12088 (two required). Calculation of wind survivability does not include damage due to flying debris.
Order jumper cable separately, if desired. ** NOTE: The mechanical specifications are degraded for the antennas covering the 137-150 MHz band.
*** Length of models above 200 MHz = 193".

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