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 Line
    AL PLUS
  • Frequency Range
    470 - 698 MHz
  • Multiplexed Versions Available
    Yes
  • Broadband Applications
    No
  • Polarization
    Horizontal | Elliptical | Circular
  • IP Rating
    IP65
  • Maximum Power Rating
    10 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"
  • AL
    ERI AL PLUS Series
  • a
    Number of Bays: 8 | 12
  • b
    Azimuth Pattern Code: Blank (OC) | O | E | M | N | W
  • c
    Channel Number US Channels = 14 to 51 | European Channels = 14E to 49E | Australian Channels = 14A to 52A
  • P
    AL PLUS Series
  • d
    Power Handling: L (6.0 kW average power) | M (10.0 kW average power
  • e
    Polarization: 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.

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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