DPV-63A
225-400 MHz Tactical



Applications:
The DPV-63A is a militarized, omnidirectional, transportable UHF antenna designed to be stackable for use in air to ground applications. The antenna is vertically polarized with an instantaneous bandwidth of 225 to 400 Mhz, is omnidirectional within +/- 1 dB and has a 14 degree nominal beam uptilt. The antenna may be shelter mounted, tower mounted or ground mounted using guys and a 6 foot pedestal. The lightweight, quick-erect, rugged design makes the DPV-63A ideal for rapid deployment requirements for UHF communications.
Features:
The DPV-63A is a stacked dipole element array. The overall height is 8.25 feet, a dual stack is 16.5 feet, and a triple stack is 24.75 feet in height. When stacked, there is 28 dB of isolation between the stacked antennas. The antenna is supplied with a pivot base that permits ease of assembly and erection for either shelter or ground mounted configurations. The base provides captive for shelter mounting and a fold away ground anchor to prevent slipping during installations on most types of ground. Guys, anchors, grounding rod and strap are available for ground mounts. Also available for ground mounting is a 6 feet tall pedestal to elevate the antenna above ground. Typical installation times for a single DPV-63A are less than 10 minutes for a shelter installation using one person, and less than 10 minutes for a ground installation using two people. Installation typically increases 5 minutes for each stack added. The military nomenclature of the antenna is AS-3977.
Optional Equipment:
Band pass filter, 6 ft ground mount pedestal, guys, anchors, ground rod, ground strap.

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SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE
Frequency Range 225 to 400 MHz
VSWR 2.0:1 Max
Impedance 50 Ohms Unbalanced
Power 50 Watts Average / 100 Watts PEP
Input Connectors Type N
Polarization Vertical
Isolation 30 dB Minimum Between two Stacked Units
Gain 2.5 dBi Minimum
Azimuth Patterns +/- 1.0 dB Omni
Elevation Patterns 24 To 44 Degrees -3 dB Beam Width
Deployed Size, Shelter Mount, Ft. 1.2 x 1.2 x 8.25 For one stack, add 8.25 for each additional stack
Deployed Size, Ground Mount, Ft. 32 Diameter x 14.25 For one stack, add 8.25 for each additional stack
Stowed Size, Antenna Only 14.2 Cu. Ft. (1.2FT x 1.2FT x 9.83FT)
Weight, Antenna & Tilt Base 1 Stack = 28 LBS, 2 Stack = 49 LBS, 3 Stack = 70 LBS
Weight, Ground Mount Kit 30 LBS
Finish MIL-P-53039, Green 383 Carc Paint
Wind, Survival 115 MPH
Wind, Operational 86 MPH
Snow Loading 4.5 LBS/Ft. Sq.
Altitude, Operation/Storage, feet 12000/40000
Solar Loading 360 BTU/HR/FT2 AT +650C
Fungus MIL-STD-810, Method 508.3
Vibration MIL-STD-810, Procedure I
Shock, Stowed 33g, 33ms, ½ sine
Sand MIL-STD-810, Method 510.2, Procedure II
Rain 4 IN/HR, 40 MPH Winds
Temperature, Storage -62C TO 71C
Temperature, Operation -54C TO 65C
Humidity MIL-STD-810, Procedure III
Salt Fog MIL-STD-810, Method 509.2, Procedure I