Directional Antenna Status 530

Producing a Directional Antenna to carry the STATUS name was not an easy task. This new antenna needed to satisfy some critical criteria whilst providing the levels or quality, performance and design expected.

Understanding the significant benefits of a mast head amplifier, we have designed an efficient, wide-band, log periodic dipole array with an integral electronic booster. With the addition of specially designed telescopic antennas, the S530 produces exceptional performance across all UHF, VHF and FM signals.

One of the most significant features of the S530 is the setting up and positioning of your antenna when you arrive on site.

Firstly we had to overcome the problem of receiving horizontal and vertical signals with an antenna fixed to a mast mounted through the roof. Our solution is to incorporate an integral gearbox into the antenna dome, operated by a winder handle, which cants the antenna through 90 degrees. A clever and unique feature only offered by STATUS.

The greatest benefit of our design was to simplify locating a TV transmitter whenever you arrived at a new destination. Firstly, raising and lowering the antenna dome and adjusting its direction can all be performed in the warmth and comfort of indoors. Then simply turning the folding winder changes the antennas' polarity from horizontal to vertical.

The S530 is available in two different mast lengths depending on your particular installation and mounting requirements. Both units have the benefit of being angle adjustable, by up to 15 degrees, to allow level fixing on a sloping surface – important if your mounting surface is not horizontal.

The S530/5 has 2 metres of coaxial cable and a 365mm mast, which raises the antenna dome 230mm above the roof. This short mast model is simpler to fit, only requiring the roof for support. More importantly, it has been specifically designed to be fit inside the majority of overhead lockers.

The S530/10 has 5 metres of coaxial cable, a 920mm mast and an extra mounting bracket which allows the antenna to be raised 550mm above the roof for that extra performance. This model requires a vertical surface for mounting the Wall Bracket and is usually located in a wardrobe.

Once installed both units sit low to the roofline for travelling and storage, being only 150mm high. However removal of a fully assembled antenna is straightforward and can be lifted out without any dismantling.

We are confident we have achieved our design brief. The S530 is clearly focused on performance as well as successfully addressing a number of operational issues to produce possibly the most powerful and user friendly directional antenna for mobile use, on the market today.

A. Integral booster for optimum performance B. Enclosed dipole array for strong UHF reception C. Gearbox allows antenna to cant for vertical signals D. Telescopics for VHF and FM reception E. Angle adjustable on the 530/10 for level fixing F. Tapered washer allows level fixing on a sloping surface. G. Two mast lengths available H. Wall bracket for extra mounting on the 530/10 I Folding winder handle for canting the antenna through 90°

Technical Specification STATUS 530

* Gain figures must not be judged in isolation. A greater figure does not mean a better picture. STATUS is designed for optimum performance.

Conforms to the European directive 89/336/EEC

Dimensions:

• Antenna Dome Length 530mm
• Width - telescopics in 340mm
• Width - telescopics out 1045mm
• Mounting Foot Diameter 122mm Height Overall 150mm
• Height No Antenna Dome 50mm

Code 04-2065/5