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Avanti Moonraker 4
The Avanti Moonraker, or Moonraker 4 was a directional beam antenna for CB radio.
also known as...
AV-140 4- Element Dual Beam
The Moonraker 4 uses the cubical quad type reflector for increased gain and superb rejection of signals from unwanted directions. Thus this antenna achieves exceptionally low VSWR across the tuned frequency range. The boom length is 16' 5" long.
- Gain: 14.5db
- Front to Back Seperation: 38db
- Vertical to Horizontal Seperation: 25db
- Number of elements: 4
- Wind load: 5 sq ft
- Weight: 24 lbs
The moonraker 4 may look like a 4 element cubic quad, but is not.
history
Avanti Antennas had been founded by Lou Martino. Avanti was sold in August of 1981 (assets and product lines) to Bob Paul at Antenna Specialists Co. of Cleveland, Ohio.
similar antennas
The MaCo Shooting Star beam antenna as a close match to the Moonraker 4.
