Comrod AV90/2BI 16 ft VHF Marine Antenna, 9 dB Gain
Comrod AV90/2BI 16 ft VHF Marine Antenna, 9 dB Gain — Product description
The Comrod AV90/2BI is a 16-foot, two-piece VHF marine antenna with 9 dB of gain and a rugged fiberglass build. It covers the full 156 to 162 MHz band, handles 100 watts, and mounts on a standard 1 inch-14 thread with a BNC female connector. Built for boats that need real offshore range.
The Comrod AV90/2BI is a 16-foot, two-piece VHF antenna built for serious offshore range. It's a stacked co-linear design with 9 dB of gain, so it pushes your signal out toward the horizon and pulls in distant traffic far better than a short whip ever will. If you run a sportfisher, a trawler, or any boat where you actually depend on your VHF, this is the kind of stick you want mounted up high.
The radiating elements sit inside polyurethane foam in a sealed white fiberglass tube, so salt spray and UV don't get to them. It handles 100 watts continuous and covers the full 156 to 162 MHz marine band with an omni-directional pattern. The base uses a standard 1 inch-14 thread and terminates in a BNC female connector. Two-piece construction means you can break it down for storage or transport instead of wrestling a full 16-foot length every time.
Key Features
- 9 dB gain stacked co-linear design for long-range VHF transmit and receive out toward the horizon
- 16-foot two-piece build breaks down for easier storage and transport
- 100 watt continuous power handling across the full 156 to 162 MHz marine band
- Sealed white fiberglass tube with polyurethane foam elements shrugs off salt spray and UV
- Standard 1 inch-14 threaded base and BNC female connector for straightforward mounting
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Comrod reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Comrod AV90/2BI 16 ft VHF Marine Antenna, 9 dB Gain |
|---|---|
| Brand | Comrod |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 21090 |
| UPC | 713814210908 |
| Model | AV90/2BI |
| Antenna Length | 16 Foot (4.9 m) |
| Gain | 9 dB |
| Frequency Range | 156 to 162 MHz |
| Continuous Input Power | 100 Watt |
| Radiation Pattern | Omni-Directional |
| Connector | BNC Female |
| Mount | 1 Inch - 14 Threaded |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Construction | 2-Piece |
| Color | White |
| Material | Polyurethane in Fiberglass Tube |
| Compatibility | For Use With VHF Marine Radio |
Frequently asked questions
How tall is the Comrod AV90/2BI antenna?
It stands 16 feet (4.9 m) in a two-piece configuration, which is what gives it 9 dB of gain and strong long-range performance.
What connector and mount does it use?
The antenna terminates in a BNC female connector and threads onto a standard 1 inch-14 base, so it fits common VHF antenna mounts.
What frequency range and power can it handle?
It covers the 156 to 162 MHz marine VHF band and handles 100 watts of continuous input power.
Is this antenna omni-directional?
Yes. It radiates omni-directionally with vertical polarization, so it works in every direction no matter how your boat is heading.
What is it made of?
The radiating elements are enclosed in polyurethane foam inside a white fiberglass tube, which seals them against salt spray and UV for a long service life on the water.