BMA-6-OA

Omni Directional Antenna

with Aerodynamic Radome

> Applications
UAVs
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Rotary Wing Aircraft
> Benefits
Low-Drag Design
Excellent Transmission Characteristics

> Overview
The BMS Model BMA-6-OA airborne aerodynamic Omnidirectional Antenna is mounted to the aircraft fuselage.
This antenna is of collinear design, which means that no
ground plane is required. The antenna may be mounted
on a nonmetallic surface. The antenna is protected with an
aerodynamic shaped radome which is transparent to the
RF field generated by the antenna elements. The operating
antenna is capable of withstanding airspeeds up to 300
mph. The 6 dBi (5.5 dBi minimum) Omni-directional antenna
has an elevation coverage of 20.

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Physical Characteristics

RF Characteristics
Frequency Range

4.4 - 5.0 GHz

Antenna Gain

5.5 dBi Minimum

Polarization

Vertical

Dimensions:
Antenna Radome
Mounting Flange

Elevation Beamwidth

20 Normal

Weight

<3 ounces (<85 gr)

Azimuth Beamwidth

360

VSWR

2:1

Input Power

20W Maximum

Surface Finish:
Base Plate Mounting
Radome (Fiberglass)

Chemical Film Finish

Epoxy Paint Fed-Std-595 (White)

Connector
RF Connector

.511 dia. x 7.54 long (12.98mm x 14.58cm)

Oval Shape, 1.5 x 2 dia. x .125 thick
(38.1mm x 50.8mm x 3.175mm)

Environmental Characteristics

SMA (f)

-48C to +70C

Storage Temp.

-54C to +71C

Vibration

20g rms, 20 - 2,000 Hz

Shock

20 g, 11 ms pulse, Any Axis Half-Sine

Maximum Altitude

30,000 ft. AMSL

Wind Loading

300 mph (480Km/h) Max.

Mounting

Outside Aircraft

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Operating Temp.