Cushcraft A449-6S

Model #

Model #

Model #

Model #

Model #

Model #

Specifications:

A224 WB

A148-20T

A719B

A430-11S

A449-6S

A449-11S

Frequency Mhz

222-225

144-148

430-450

430-440

440-450

440-450

Number of Elements

4

10/10

19

11

6

11

Forward Gain, dBi

10.2

13

15.5

13.2

10.5

13.2

Front to Back Ratio, dB

20

24

25

20

18

20

SWR 1.2:1 Typical2:1 Bandwidth, Mhz

>5

>4

20

>10

>10

>10

Power Rating, Watts PEP (FM)

1500 (750)

1000 (500)

2000

350

350

350

3dB Beamwidth, Degrees:

             E Plane

60

45

24

48

60

48

             H Plane

88

50

19

Side Lobe Attenuation,

60

40

30

40

dB E Plane

40

40

Boom Length, ft (m)

3 (0.91)

11 (3.35)

13.5 (4.1)

4.6 (1.39)

2.9 (0.89)

4.4 (1.35)

Electrical Wavelength

0.5

1.6

N

UHF

UHF

UHF

Longest Element, in (cm)

26.7 (68)

40.6 (103)

13.75 (34.9)

14 (35)

13 (33)

13 (33)

Turning Radius, ft (m)

3 (0.91)

7.5 (2.3)

7.25 (2.2)

2.8 (0.85)

2.9 (0.89)

2.8 (0.85)

Mast Size Range, in (cm)

1.25-2 (3.2-5.1)

1.25-2 (3.2-5.1)

1.25-2 (3.2-5.1)

1.25-1.5 (1.25-1.5)

1.25-2 (3.2-5.1)

1.25-1.5 (1.25-1.5)

Wind Load, ft2 (m2)

0.23 (0.21)

0.39 (0.11)

1.2 (0.11)

0.42 (0.04)

0.3 (0.03)

0.39 (0.04)

Weight, lbs (kg)

1.7 (0.77)

7 (3.15)

5.6 (2.55)

4 (1.8)

3 (1.4)

4 (1.8)