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The RingMaster high-efficiency master antenna system from Dielectric merges new and familiar tech to create more economical, efficient and adaptable solutions for side-mount systems that can also input multiple FM stations into the antenna.
It is aimed at multi-station, single-antenna applications such as a 10-station, 13-channel job deployed recently by Vertical Bridge in Texas.
Dielectric cites powerful reductions in system complexity and tower load thanks to streamlined builds that use up to 33 percent fewer components, largely through reduced radiating elements. RingMaster merges spacing elements that incorporate full and half-wavelength spaced arrays. Half-wave bays are spaced closer together and behave as a single bay, enabling full FM bandwidth.
“The breakthrough comes with a transition to full-wave spacing at a very precise point, maintaining full FM bandwidth through the remainder of the system with fewer parts.”
Info: www.dielectric.com/antenna/ringmaster
