AL PLUS™ Series Low and Medium Power UHF Television Antennas
The AL PLUS™ Series antennas are available in eight and twelve-bay models and in various azimuth patterns. The antenna is a coaxial slotted array design that yields excellent azimuth and elevation pattern performance. Models are available with horizontal, circular, and elliptical polarization. The AL PLUS UHF television antenna line satisfies the antenna requirements of many Part 74 television translators, low power and Class A television stations, and single-frequency networks. The antenna is a compact, end-fed design with a radome slot cover for icing and moisture protection. The AL PLUS is available in 8, and 12 bay models, and versions have been developed for low and medium-power applications. The antenna is suitable for either analog or digital broadcast applications.
Characteristics
- Product LineAL PLUS
- Frequency Range470 - 698 MHz
- Multiplexed Versions AvailableYes
- Broadband ApplicationsNo
- PolarizationHorizontal | Elliptical | Circular
- IP RatingIP65
- Maximum Power Rating10 kW, average power
Features/Benefits
- Light weight, low wind load
- Side mounted antenna configuration
- Slot covered for environmental protection: long life, low maintenance, and reliability (full radome enclosure available)
- Optional fully enclosed and pressurized radome available for severe environments
- Horizontally, elliptically, and circularly polarized models available
- Omnidirectional and five (5) standard directional azimuth pattern available
- Up to 10 kW DTV input power rating
- Compact single piece configuration simplifies installation
AL PLUS Series UHF Television Antennas Standard Azimuth Patterns
Type Number Definition
AL"a" "b" - "c" - P "d" "e"- ALERI AL PLUS Series
- aNumber of Bays: 8 | 12
- bAzimuth Pattern Code: Blank (OC) | O | E | M | N | W
- cChannel Number US Channels = 14 to 51 | European Channels = 14E to 49E | Australian Channels = 14A to 52A
- PAL PLUS Series
- dPower Handling: L (6.0 kW average power) | M (10.0 kW average power
- ePolarization: Blank=Horizontal | E= Elliptical | C=Circular
AL PLUS Mounting Brackets
All AL PLUS Series UHF television antennas are shipped with 15-inch (381 mm) standoff brackets for mounting on poles or tower legs from 1.5-inches (35 mm) to 7.5-inches (191 mm) OD. Standoff 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.
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 AL PLUS™ Series UHF television antennas. Click the link to access the planning tool.
AL PLUS Series Low And Medium Power UHF Television Antenna Product Brochure
AL PLUS Series Low and Medium Power UHF Television Antenna Catalog Azimuth and Elevation Patterns
AL PLUS Series Circularly and Elliptically Polarized Catalog Azimuth Patterns
- Type-ALPL-O
- Code-O (Omnidirectional ±2.0 dB circularity)
- Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
- Directivity Haz-1.00 numeric | (0.00 dB)
- Directivity Vaz-2.36 numeric | (3.73 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-OC
- Code-OC (Omnioid)
- Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
- Directivity Haz-1.65 numeric | (2.17 dB)
- Directivity Vaz-2.31 numeric | (3.64 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-E
- Code-E (Extended Cardioid)
- Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
- Directivity Haz-1.88 numeric | (2.74 dB)
- Directivity Vaz-2.33 numeric | (3.67 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-M
- Code-M (Medium Cardioid)
- Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
- Directivity Haz-2.40 numeric | (3.80 dB)
- Directivity Vaz-2.52 numeric | (4.01 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-N
- Code-N (Narrow Cardioid)
- Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
- Directivity Haz-3.54 numeric | (5.49 dB)
- Directivity Vaz-2.34 numeric | (3.69 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-W
- Code-W (Wide Cardioid)
- Polarization-Elliptical | Circular
- Directivity Haz-1.56 numeric | (1.93 dB)
- Directivity Vaz-2.51 numeric | (4.00 dB)
- PDF File
AL PLUS Series Horizontally Polarized Catalog Azimuth Patterns
- Type-ALPL-O
- Code-O (Omnidirectional ±2.0 dB circularity)
- Polarization-Horizontal
- Directivity Haz-1.00 numeric | (0.00 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-OC
- Code-O (Omnioid)
- Polarization-Horizontal
- Directivity Haz-1.65 numeric | (2.17 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-E
- Code-E (Extended Cardioid)
- Polarization-Horizontal
- Directivity Haz-1.88 numeric | (2.74 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-M
- Code-M (Medium Cardioid)
- Polarization-Horizontal
- Directivity Haz-2.40 numeric | (3.80 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-N
- Code-N (Narrow Cardioid)
- Polarization-Horizontal
- Directivity Haz-3.54 numeric | (5.49 dB)
- PDF File
- Type-ALPL-W
- Code-W (Wide Cardioid)
- Polarization-Horizontal
- Directivity Haz-1.56 numeric | (1.93 dB)
- PDF File
AL PLUS Series Catalog Elevation Patterns
- Type-AL8PL7
- Directivity Main-8.50 numeric | (9.29 dBd)
- Directivity Hor.-7.01 numeric | (8.46 dBd)
- Electrical Beam Tilt-1.75 degrees
- Polarization-Horizontal and Vertical
- PDF File
- Type-AL12PL5
- Directivity Main-12.72 numeric | (11.04 dBd)
- Directibity Hor.-10.10 numeric | (10.04 dBd)
- Beam Tilt-1.25 degrees
- Polarization-Horizontal and Vertical
- PDF File