Revolve Rollable Emergency Marine VHF Antenna 2.5m 156MHz with Strobe

Reliable, high performance RF communications when you need it

Based on a proven Rolatube design developed for and in use by the military, the Revolve Rollable Emergency Marine VHF Antenna is a unique piece of communications equipment that can be deployed in seconds if your main equipment is disabled. The patented design integrates a high-performance antenna into the rollable composite material, removing the need for separate mast and antenna units and reducing equipment count and setup time. Just unroll the antenna, connect it to your radio and start transmitting. The antenna is ultra-light, compact and has a high-viz cover with an integrated SOLAS approved LED strobe for location assistance.

Convenient stowage
The rollable composite construction enables the Revolve marine emergency VHF antenna to be stored easily, taking up minimal space on board. When needed, it unrolls in seconds to form a 2.5m long, high performance VHF antenna for use in situations when primary communications equipment is not operational.

High performance and efficiency
Tuned to channel 16 with AIS compatibility, the rollable emergency marine antenna is compact, light and portable and offers exceptional RF performance. The design and IPX7 rated waterproof composite construction is maintenance free for maximum reliability ensuring its always ready for use in the harshest conditions.

Outstanding design and features
Designed to maximise your chances of quick contact and recovery the antenna takes seconds to deploy, has a high-viz fluorescent yellow cover and incorporates a long life SOLAS approved LED strobe.

Revolve Rollable Emergency Marine VHF Antenna Features:

• Constructed from an advanced patented rollable composite material from Rolatube
• Unrolls in seconds: forms a 2.5m antenna weighing around 750g
• To store: roll it back up and it will fit into a space 11 x 13cm taking up minimal on-board storage space
• Military grade design provides high quality RF communications in a highly portable and compact solution
• Incredibly light, strong and compact making the antenna a fraction of the weight of traditional designs
• Tuned to operate between 156 and 162 MHz and optimised for channel 16
• 156-162MHz / AIS compatible
• No moving parts and requiring no additional components
• 6m cable with PL259 UHF connector
• High-viz yellow cover to aid location
• Integrated long-life SOLAS approved LED strobe light
• Maintenance free, easy to wash down and IPX7 rated
• Supplied in a waterproof storage bag

Revolve Rollable Emergency Marine VHF Antenna Specifications:

• Size: Rolled - 11 x 11 x 13 cm approx, unrolled - 2.5m approx
• Weight: 750g
• Operating frequency: 156MHz – 162MHz, AIS Compatible
• Radiation pattern: Vertical (Omnidirectional)
• Nominal gain: 2.1 dbi
• Power rating: 25w (maximum)
• RF Cable: 6 metres, permanently attached
• Connection type: PL259 (UHF Connector)
• IP rating: IP X7
• Operating temperature: -32°C to +49°C
• Construction: Rollable bi-stable composite core, high-viz yellow cover
• Strobe Light: 45 lumen, 120 hour run time, USCG/SOLAS approved. Manual (twist) on/off activation. Requires two AA 1.5V batteries (not included)
• Storage: Waterproof bag (included)