The Dominator®
antenna was developed for FM Broadcast in 1996 by Norwalk
Electronics. Large volume sales began after 2000 with the explosion
of the LPFM market. The Dominator® is a high gain vertically
polarized .82 wave Coaxial antenna. It is the coaxial cone at the
base of this antenna that allows us to go beyond the standard 1/2
wave and 5/8 wave designs by forcing the angle of radiation down on
the horizon. The Dominator® has the same vertical gain as four
stacked circular polarized bays fed in phase and mounted over a
forty foot section of tower.
The Dominator®
antenna uses a highly efficient Teflon insulated gamma match that
eliminates any coils or matching transformers. This allows us to
shunt feed the .82 wave main radiator while keeping it DC grounded
for added lightning protection. This also gives the antenna it's
ability to handle high power levels. The standard model is available
with a gold pin Teflon insulated weatherproof N or SO-239 connector
recommended for up to 1 KW input. Higher power versions are also
available such as our 3 kilowatt using a Teflon 7/16" DIN
connector and heavy duty gamma match.
Beware of poorly
constructed clones that look similar to the Dominator®. One
distributor is selling an antenna that has been made to look like
the factory authorized product . Clones are not factory authorized
and are advertised with inflated gain figures. Please visit our
"Dominator vs. Clone" page for more information. Norwalk
Electronics guarantees no single other FM broadcast antenna can
produce a stronger signal or you can return the antenna to us within
30 days for a refund.
The Dominator® is
professionally manufactured using high grade 6063 magnesium alloy
aluminum tubing. This antenna is currently in use by hundreds of
stations around the globe from Alaska to South America. It has
proved itself to withstand severe weather while providing a strong
reliable signal.
The Dominator® also
offers unique possibilities for use in emergency or temporary
situations where an effective, easy to install antenna is required.
Be prepared for the unexpected as changes in weather patterns can
cause a severe weather system to strike at anytime. This has forced
some stations into the awkward position of having to reach their
listeners after the loss of the transmitter antenna and or tower.