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Catalog > Antennas > VHF Antennas > CRUCIS VHS Series

CRUCIS™ VHS Series Side Mount Horizontally Polarized High Band VHF Crossed Dipole Television Antenna

Characteristics

Product Line:CRUCIS
Product Series:VHS Series
Frequency Range:174 - 230 MHz
Multiplexed Versions Available:No
Broadband Applications:No
Polarization:Horizontal
Maximum Power Rating:40 kW

The CRUCIS™ High Band VHF Television Antenna fills your need for a side mounted medium power antenna. The CRUCIS may be used as a primary transmitting antenna for VHF DTV operations on Channels 7 through 13 (174 to 216 MHz) or as a standby antenna. The brass construction of the antenna elements provides corrosion resistance and superior electrical performance. The elements utilize a branch feed system designed and fabricated at ERI’s factory using Andrew HELIAX® air dielectric semiflexible transmission lines. This pressurized antenna is designed for long life and increased protection against the environment. With versions available in two, four, six, eight, and twelve bays, the CRUCIS can meet your gain requirements.

Features/Benefits

  • Rugged brass and stainless steel construction
  • Designs for top or side mounting
  • Ideal for use as a standby antenna
  • Easy to install
  • Suitable for analog or digital applications

Ordering Information

Prior to shipment to the site, each antenna is factory assembled, tuned, and tested. Experienced ERI technicians are available to supervise field assembly and installation.

Type Number Definition

ECR- a H b - HSO - c
ECR ERI CRUCIS
a = Number of Bays
H VHF Band: H=High
b = Beam Tilt: increments of 0.25 degrees e.g. 1= 0.25, 2= 0.50, 3=0.75
HSO H-Pol Side Mount Omnidirectional Azimuth Pattern
c = Channel

Options*

  • Beam tilt (per system)
  • First null fill (per system)
  • Second null fill (per system)
  • Radomes

Note: Except where noted options available at additional cost.


Related Publications

CRUCIS™ Crossed Dipole VHF Antenna

CRUCIS™ Crossed Dipole VHF Antenna Brochure > Download File

Topics Include: Antennas

(Type: Brochure; Publication Number: 20090317018_AEN; Language Code: EN; Revision: 01)

Azimuth Patterns

Type: ETH-540-O
Code: O ( )
Directivity: 1.10 numeric | 0.41 dB
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Elevation Patterns

Type: ETH-540-2H3
Directivity,
  Main Lobe: 1.32 numeric | 1.21 dBd
  Horizontal: 1.32 numeric | 1.21 dBd
Beam Tilt: -0.75 °
Polarization: Horizontal
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Type: ETH-540-4H3
Directivity,
  Main Lobe: 3.34 numeric | 5.24 dBd
  Horizontal: 3.33 numeric | 5.22 dBd
Beam Tilt: -0.75 °
Polarization: Horizontal
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Type: ETH-540-6H3
Directivity,
  Main Lobe: 5.49 numeric | 7.40 dBd
  Horizontal: 5.42 numeric | 7.34 dBd
Beam Tilt: -0.75 °
Polarization: Horizontal
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Type: ETH-540-8H4
Directivity,
  Main Lobe: 7.65 numeric | 8.84 dBd
  Horizontal: 7.30 numeric | 8.63 dBd
Beam Tilt: -1.00 °
Polarization: Horizontal
PDF File
Type: ETH-540-12H4
Directivity,
  Main Lobe: 11.75 numeric | 10.70 dBd
  Horizontal: 10.30 numeric | 10.13 dBd
Beam Tilt: -1.00 °
Polarization: Horizontal
PDF File

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Type Number Peak Gain, Numeric | dB Peak Power Rating, kW Channel Azimuth Pattern Code
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
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O
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
11
O
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
12
O
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
13
O
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
7
O
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
8
O
12.93 numeric | 11.1160 dB
9
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
10
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
11
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
12
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
13
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
7
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
8
O
8.42 numeric | 9.2531 dB
9
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
10
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
11
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
12
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
13
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
7
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
8
O
6.04 numeric | 7.8104 dB
9
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
10
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
11
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
12
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
13
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
7
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
8
O
3.67 numeric | 5.6467 dB
9
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
10
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
11
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
12
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
13
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
7
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
8
O
1.45 numeric | 1.6137 dB
9
O
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