The AV-586 antenna coupler is a signal splitter providing two outputs from a single antenna. The necessity of bringing this product forward comes from advancing technology in avionics. Newer designed navigational radios have only one antenna input to receive all three (VOR/LOC/GS) signals whereas older legacy radios had a separate antenna input for the VOR/LOC signal and another antenna input for the GS signal.
In an aircraft instrument panel with two newer navigational radios the AV-586 is the article that will provide the necessary signals to both radios utilizing a single antenna.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model | AV-586 |
Application | Navigation Receive |
Frequency | Port 1: Antenna Port 2: NAV/LOC/GS Port 3: NAV/LOC/GS |
Impedance | 50 Ohms Nominal |
VSWR | 1.40:1 Max. |
Insertion Loss | less than .6 dB above 3.0 dB |
Isolation | greater than 22 dB |
Connectors | “BNC” Female |
RF Power Capacity | Receive Only |
Color | Black |
Max. Weight | 0.25 lbs. |
FAA TSO | C34e, C36e, C40c |