Operating in the 450 to 470 MHz frequency range, the Kenwood DB408-B is an omnidirectional UHF exposed dipole antenna offering a broad response and rugged reliability for commercial organizations and government agencies in land- and marine-based applications. Thanks to a heavy-duty construction and resistance to moisture and lightning, the DB408-B boasts a maximum rated wind velocity of 125 mph.

The DB408-B is 113" tall, and provides 8.7 dBi of gain. Its 250W maximum power rating safely accommodates a variety of signal strengths. A flexible lead with an RF Type-N male connector ensures easy hookup to your system. The DB408-B includes a pipe-mounting kit that allows secure attachment to round members with an overall diameter of 1.25 to 3.5 inches.

Omnidirectional Polar Pattern    450 to 470 MHz Frequency Range    250W Maximum Power    8.7 dBi Gain    Rated Wind Velocity of 125 mph    RF Type-N Male Connector    Resists Moisture and Lightning    Heavy-Duty Construction    Includes Pipe-Mounting Kit

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used for viewing 120 medium format negatives?

A: Yes, the Kaiser Slimlite Plano 5000K Battery/AC Lightbox can be used for viewing 120 medium format negatives.

Q: 2. Is this a glass surface?

A: This product has opaque plastic top.

Q: 3. what's the maximum brightness in lumens? and how slow of a shutter do you have to go down to in order to expose properly if your aperture is at f8 and iso at 100

A: At F8 and 100 ISO to expose for the light you would have to be at 1/4 second , when you put a slide in front depending on the slide you would be at 1/2 to 1 second exposure

Q: 4. How bright is the light pad compared to the screen of a current iPad Pro at maximum brightness?

A: just as bright and perhaps brighter

Q: 5. Is there a vibrate feature?

A: No, you are alerted to an incoming call by a bell tone and flashing light.

Q: 6. Are you able to hear incoming calls while around heavy equipment?

A: Yes, you will not have any connection issues when receiving calls around heavy machinery. If you are asking about if the ringer is loud enough for heavy industrial environments, that depends on the ambient noise level of the area.

Q: 7. Is this diffuse light without pixels? Im digitizing Minox negatives, and even my iPad Pro is useless - looks like a brick wall!

A: I use this panel alongside a macro rig to scan negatives - its a million miles ahead of using an iPad or other tablet screen to do this work. Remember - the LED panel is diffused through a semi opaque molding. Its not like an iPad screen at all.

Q: 8. Are these radios good for indoor as well as outdoor use?

A: Yes. You are able to use these both outdoor and indoor. Operating conditions:Open areas without obstructions is up to 5 miles (8 km)Residential areas near buildings is up to 1.5 miles (2.4 km)In steel and/or concrete reinforced buildings the range is up to 225,000 sq.ft (20,900 sq.m)The range in high-rise buildings is up to 17 floors

Q: 9. How even is the light across the surface. Has anyone done a spot meter reading at various points of the surface?

A: The light is quite even across the whole surface and shouldn't result in unusable variations in lighting.

Q: 10. Would I be able digitize my slides using an iPhone or would a dslr be needed ?

A: It would be awkward to use an Iphone for composition, etc... as well as loss of image quality for enlargements. You would be much better off using a dslr on a tripod set in a stable position to enable bulk slide copying. A macro lens would be ideal for this type of setup.