ALV Series High Band VHF Television Antenna

ERI’s ALV Series high band VHF television antenna is a new lightweight, side-mounted, family of high band VHF television antennas available in 2, 4, and 8 bay configurations with omnidirectional, Wide Cardiod, and Omnioid (Skull) standard azimuth patterns. The antenna is available for any single Band III RF Channel from 7 through 13. ALV Series antennas are rated for up to 25 kW average input power. The ALV series is ruggedly constructed and is suitable for use as a main or auxiliary antenna.

Features

  • Lightweight side-mounted television antenna
  • 2, 4, and 8 bay models standard
  • Unpressurized slot covers for weather and icing protection (optional full radome enclosure available)
  • Includes brackets for leg or pole mounting
  • Horizontally, elliptically, and circularly polarized models available

The ALV Series is an end fed antenna which provides benefits in terms of simplicity and reliability and eliminates any external power dividers or feed cables. The RF input is 3-1/8-inch EIA flanged, male. The antenna includes standard brackets for side mounting on a tower leg or pole from 1.5 inches (38 mm) to 7.5 inches (190 mm) OD.

Type Number Definition

ALV a V b - c S d - e f
  • ALV
    ERI ALV Series
  • a=
    Elevation Directivity (2, 4, or 8 bays standard)
  • V
    VHF Band: V=VHF High Band
  • b=
    Beam Tilt: 0=0 degrees (ALV2) | 7=1.75 degrees (ALV4 and ALV8)
  • c=
    Polarization: H=Horizontal | E=Elliptical | C=Circular
  • S
    Side Mount
  • d=
    Azimuth Pattern: O = Omnidirectional | OC = Omnioid | W = Wide Cardioid
  • e=
    RF Channel (7 - 13)
  • f=
    Ice Protection: Blank = Slot cover, R = Radome Enclosed

Mounting Brackets:

ALV Series VHF television antennas are shipped with 36-inch (914 mm) stand off brackets for mounting on poles or tower legs from 1.5-inches (35 mm) to 7.5-inches (191 mm) OD. Stand off support pipes, face mount brackets, and mounts for larger diameter poles are available from ERI as optional items. Please contact ERI for a proposal for these requirements.

Product Brochure

ALV Series Elliptically Polarized Azimuth Patterns

  • Type-ALV-O
  • Code-O (Omnidirectional ±2.0 dB circularity)
  • Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
  • Directivity Haz-1.00 numeric | (0.00 dB)
  • Directivty Vaz-2.63 numeric | (4.20 dB)
  • PDF File
  • Type-ALV-OC
  • Code-OC (Omnioid)
  • Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
  • Directivity Haz-1.66 numeric | (2.20 dB)
  • Directivty Vaz-2.32 numeric | (3.65 dB)
  • PDF File
  • Type-ALV-WC
  • Code-WC (Wide Cardioid)
  • Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
  • Directivity Haz-1.53 numeric | (1.84 dB)
  • Directivty Vaz-2.53 numeric | (4.03 dB)
  • PDF File

ALV Series Horizontally Polarized Azimuth Patterns

  • Type-ALV-O
  • Code-O (Omnidirectional ±2.0 dB circularity)
  • Polarization-Horizontal
  • Directivity Haz-1.00 numeric | (0.00 dB)
  • PDF File
  • Type-ALV-OC
  • Code-OC (Omnioid)
  • Polarization-Horizontal
  • Directivity Haz-1.66 numeric | (2.20 dB)
  • PDF File
  • Type-ALV-WC
  • Code-WC (Wide Cardioid)
  • Polarization-Horizontal
  • Directivity Haz-1.53 numeric | (1.86 dB)
  • PDF File

ALV Series Elevation Patterns

  • Type-ALV2V0
  • Polarization-Horizontal | Vertical
  • Directivity-Main-2.30 numeric | (3.62 dBd)
  • Directivity-Hor.-2.30 numeric | (3.62 dBd)
  • Standard Electrical Beam Tilt-0.0 Degrees
  • PDF File
  • Type-ALV4V7
  • Polarization-Horizontal | Vertical
  • Directivity-Main-4.32 numeric | (6.35 dBd)
  • Directivity-Hor.-4.18 numeric | (6.21 dBd)
  • Standard Electrical Beam Tilt-1.75 Degrees
  • PDF File
  • Type-ALV8V7
  • Polarization-Horizontal | Vertical
  • Directivity-Main-8.51 numeric | (9.30 dBd)
  • Directivity-Hor.-7.02 numeric | (8.46 dBd)
  • Standard Electrical Beam Tilt-1.75 Degrees
  • PDF File

ERI Broadcast System Planner(EBSP) Web App 1.0

EBSP provides a simple, web-based planning tool for television antenna and transmission line systems. EBSP includes all available standard azimuth and elevation patterns available for ALP™ Series UHF television antennas. Click the link to access the planning tool.

Click here to Access EBSP