Professional DAB / DAB+ Antennas 174-240 MHz
Professional DAB and DAB+ Antenna Kits for VHF Band III
The AntennaKit professional DAB / DAB+ antenna range covers 174-240 MHz in VHF Band III and provides a focused selection of professional transmitting antennas for digital radio broadcasting. The range is intended for broadcasters, broadcast engineers, radio technicians and system integrators requiring a practical way to select and order an antenna tuned to the required DAB frequency block.
Available configurations include an omnidirectional DAB dipole and 2, 3 and 4-element directional DAB Yagi antennas, allowing the antenna type to be selected according to the required coverage pattern and characteristics of the transmitting site.
AntennaKit combines professional RF performance, robust outdoor construction and practical assembly-kit design with individual tuning to the required DAB block and documented testing. This focused range provides a straightforward choice between omnidirectional and directional antennas for professional DAB and DAB+ broadcasting installations.
DAB / DAB+ Digital Radio Broadcasting Applications
DAB and DAB+ are digital terrestrial radio broadcasting systems operating in VHF Band III. Professional transmitting antennas in this frequency range are used for local and regional digital radio broadcasting, professional DAB transmission sites, multiplex transmission networks and relay or secondary broadcast installations.
An omnidirectional dipole can be selected where broad azimuth coverage is required, while directional Yagi antennas concentrate RF energy toward a defined service area. The 2, 3 and 4-element Yagi configurations provide different gain and radiation-pattern characteristics, allowing the antenna to be selected according to the coverage requirements of the transmitting site.
The operating DAB block depends on the frequency assigned to the digital radio multiplex and the applicable national frequency plan. Each AntennaKit antenna is individually tuned to the exact frequency corresponding to the DAB block requested by the customer.
DAB and DAB+ frequencies form part of the wider VHF spectrum covered by the 150-300 MHz professional VHF antenna range, while this dedicated section is specifically focused on digital radio broadcasting.
DAB Blocks from 5A to 13F
AntennaKit DAB antennas can be configured for the standard DAB / DAB+ frequency blocks from 5A to 13F. The required block is selected according to the operating frequency of the digital radio service, and the antenna is individually tuned to the exact frequency corresponding to the DAB block requested by the customer.
Individually Tuned to the Required DAB Block
Every AntennaKit DAB antenna is individually tuned to the exact frequency corresponding to the DAB block requested by the customer and tested before shipment. A test report is supplied with the antenna, providing documented verification of the completed RF test.
This frequency-specific tuning allows the antenna to be prepared for the actual operating frequency of the DAB or DAB+ multiplex rather than being supplied as a generic antenna covering the complete 174-240 MHz range without individual adjustment.
The required DAB block is selected when ordering, combining a straightforward purchasing process with the precise frequency tuning required for professional digital radio transmission.
Professional Construction for DAB Broadcast Installations
AntennaKit DAB antennas feature a stainless-steel support structure and are available with radiating elements in aluminium or stainless steel, depending on the selected model and version.
Versions are available for power levels up to 500 W with N-type connection and 1000 W with 7/16 connection, according to the selected antenna configuration. All metal parts are D.C. grounded.
A protective RAD-DAB radome is also available for the matching section, providing additional protection for installations exposed to demanding outdoor and climatic conditions.
AntennaKit antennas are designed and/or manufactured in Italy and combine robust mechanical construction, professional RF characteristics, individual frequency tuning, documented testing and practical assembly-kit configuration.
Choose Your Professional DAB / DAB+ Antenna
Omnidirectional DAB Dipole Antenna 174-240 MHz
Professional DAB / DAB+ dipole for broadcast installations requiring broad azimuth coverage. Available with aluminium or stainless-steel radiating elements and individually tuned to the exact frequency corresponding to the DAB block requested by the customer.
View DAB Dipole Antennas2-Element Directional DAB Yagi Antenna
Professional 2-element DAB Yagi for installations requiring directional coverage with a controlled radiation pattern and moderate directional gain. The antenna is individually tuned to the exact frequency corresponding to the DAB block requested by the customer.
View 2-Element DAB Yagi3-Element Directional DAB Yagi Antenna
Professional 3-element DAB Yagi providing increased directional gain and a more concentrated radiation pattern for controlled digital radio coverage. Each antenna is tuned to the exact frequency corresponding to the DAB block requested by the customer.
View 3-Element DAB Yagi4-Element Directional DAB Yagi Antenna
Professional 4-element DAB Yagi for broadcast installations requiring higher directional gain and more precise control of the radiation pattern toward the required service area. Each antenna is individually tuned to the required DAB block frequency.
View 4-Element DAB Yagi