Multi-Element Antenna for CAB Radio

Multiband Antenna VA56

Multi-Element Antenna for CAB Radio

Multiband Antenna VA56

  • Multiband railway antenna with low-profile, omnidirectional design.
  • Optimized location of 160 MHz and 450 MHz radiating elements.
  • Enables use of all Rx & Tx radio bands simultaneously.
  • Independent channels for GSM-R radio and GSM public/data transmission.
  • Radiating element covers GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.

The VA56 is a multiband railway antenna for mobile communication with a low-profile and omnidirectional design. It has multiple radiating elements, each with its own connector output.

The antenna‘s 160 MHz and 450 MHz radiating elements are optimally located to achieve maximum output-to-output isolation, allowing for simultaneous use of all Rx & Tx radio bands. The 160 MHz band can be tuned for optimal performance or to compensate for antenna installation variations.

The dual independent GSM radiating elements provide simultaneous channels for GSM-R radio and GSM public/data transmission (UMTS, WiFi, etc.). The GNSS radiating element covers GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1, and BeiDou B1, with a pre-filtered low-noise amplifier to suppress out-of-band signals and maintain low-noise GNSS signal reception.

Detailed information

Frequency Band of Tuning 147 ÷ 174 MHz
Input N-female
Impedance 50 Ohm (nominal)
Return Loss (VSWR) – typ. 15 dB (1:1.43)
Power Handling Capacity 50 W CW
Gain 2 dBi
Polarization Linear Vertical
Isolation to Output 450 MHz > 20 dB
Frequency Band 440 ÷ 470 MHz
Input N-female
Impedance 50 Ohm (nominal)
Return Loss (VSWR) – max. 10 dB (1:1.92)
Power Handling Capacity 50 W CW
Gain 3 dBi
Polarization Linear Vertical
Isolation to Output 160 MHz > 15 dB
Frequency Band I. 694 ÷ 960 MHz
Frequency Band II. 1710 ÷ 2690 MHz
Input N-female
Impedance 50 Ohm (nominal)
Return Loss (VSWR) – typ. 10 dB (1:1.92)
Power Handling Capacity 20 W CW
Gain 0 dBi typ.
Polarization Linear Vertical
Isolation output to output > 20 dB
Frequency Band 1559 ÷ 1610 MHz
Input N-female
Impedance 50 Ohm (nominal)
Return Loss (VSWR) – typ. 10 dB (1:1.92)
Voltage Range 3.0 ÷ 5.0 V
Current Consumption 20 mA @ 5.0 V
Passive Gain ~3.6 dBi
Active Gain 25 dB @ 5.0 V
Noise Figure 2.5 dB @ 5.0 V
Polarization RHCP
Height (Installed) 224 mm
Diameter 388 mm
Weight 4.4 kg
Temperature -40°C ÷ +80°C
Protection (Installed) IP65
  • EN 50155
  • EN 45545-2
  • EN 61373 ed.2
  • EN 60068-2-64 ed.2
  • EN 60068-2-27 ed.2
  • ETSI EN 303 413