Comar AST 200 VHF Antenna Splitter

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Comar AST 200 VHF Antenna Splitter

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Description

Save time and expense while taking advantage of the best antenna position

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The Comar AST 200 is designed to be used with a Class B AIS transponder and a VHF radio. Installation is quick and simple with interconnecting cables supplied to link the AIS transponder and the VHF Radio to the AST 200. When in operation, indicator LED’s show the current status of the unit. An additional antenna output socket is provided to allow connection to the boat's FM radio.

Mechanical relay provides a clear path for VHF transmission signals
Fail-safe operation ensures priority to VHF voice & DSC radio operation, even if the splitter power supply fails.
Additional output available for FM radio antenna connection.
Simple LED indicators show when VHF radio or AIS is transmitting or receiving.
Includes RF leads for connection with AIS transponder, VHF radio, and a power lead.
12/24 VDC

Specifications

GENERAL
Dimensions (L x W x H)	L: 6.5 x W: 4 x H: 1.8 inches (146 x 106 x 46mm)
Mounting Area (L x W)	170 x 106mm
Weight	260g
Power	12VDC or 24VDC
Operating Current (receive)	65mA typical at 12VDC
Operating Current (VHF Transmit)	135mA typical at 12VDC
Operating Current (AIS Transmit)	135mA typical at 12VDC
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Operating Humidity	Up to 93%
Storage temperature	-20°C to +70°C
RF PERFORMANCE
AIS Frequency range	156.025MHz to 162.025MHz
Insertion loss AIS Receive path	Typical 4dB
Insertion loss VHF Receive path	Typical 4dB
Insertion loss AIS Transmit path	Typical 0.8dB
Insertion loss VHF Transmit path	Typical 0.8dB
Max input power AIS port	12.5W
Max input power VHF port	25W
Min input power VHF port	5mW
AIS port impedance	50 Ω
VHF port impedance	50 Ω
Antenna port impedance	50 Ω
FM port impedance	75 Ω
Switching Time: Receive to AIS transmit	Typical 20uS
Switching Time: Receive to VHF transmit	Typical 20uS
CONNECTORS
Power	1m 2 core cable
Antenna	SO-239 (UHF) connector
VHF Radiotelephone	PL259 on 1m lead
AIS Transponder	BNC Plug on 1m lead
FM broadcast receiver	RCA/Phono Socket