Biconical Antenna 30MHz - 300MHz VBA 6106A

● Conventional VHF broadband test antenna

● Lightweight and compact

The VBA 6106A is suitable for CISPR/EN,

FCC and MIL-STD testing across the
frequency range 30-300MHz.

This antenna is ideal for automatic test

systems as it does not require mechanical
or external tuning. It has a ‘smooth’
antenna factor with no sharp resonances.
The VBA 6106A can be used for open site
measurements or inside shielded or
anechoic chambers.
VBA 6106A
mounted on optional
The VBA 6106A can be used for radiated tripod CTP 6097A
susceptibility measurements, with a
maximum input power of 10 Watts.

Options 51.5cm

UKAS Calibration

CHA 9456 - Spare cone

65.5cm
Schaffner EMC Systems is UKAS accredited for antenna calibration and can offer a UKAS calibration
as an additional costed option. 48cm

UKAS calibration provides reduced measurement uncertainties and additional data includes the
voltage reflection coefficient for calculation of measurement uncertainties. Data is provided on disk 5cm
as well as in graphic and tabulated format as hard copy.

6cm

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 Typical Antenna Factor Typical VSWR Typical Balance
20 25 1

18 0.8

16 20 0.6

14 0.4
AF dB/m

12 15 0.2

VSWR

dB
10 0

8 10 -0.2

6 -0.4

4 5 -0.6

2 -0.8

0 0 -1
30 100 300 30 100 300 30 100 300

Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

Gain [dB] Gain Ratio 10V/m Power Requirement

10 1.8 10000

1.6
5
1.4
1000 Power for 10V/m @ 3m including 80% modulation

Power Watrts
0 1.2
Gain Ratio
Gain dB

1.0
-5 100
0.8

-10 0.6
10
0.4
-15
Power for 10V/m @ 3m no modulation
0.2

-20 0 1
30 100 1000 30 100 300 30 100 300

Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

Technical Specifications VBA 6106A

Frequency range 30 - 300MHz Max. input power 10 Watts
Impedance 50Ω Nominal Weight 1.26kg
Connector N Female

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