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Tactical Wire Dipole Antenna

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Requirements for deployment

• antenna wire on winding spool (Qty 2)

• nylon halyard on winding spool (Qty 3)

•balun

• 15 m (50 ft) coaxial cable

Antenna selection

This antenna is suitable for communication over

short to long distances up to 5000 km (3000 mi),

using frequencies of 3–30 MHz. It operates on

one frequency corresponding to the length of

antenna wire deployed.

The transceiver calculates the length of antenna

wire required for the selected frequency.

This antenna does not use the internal antenna

tuner of the transceiver.

It cannot be used in scanning networks.

Deploying the tactical wire dipole antenna

To ensure optimal transceiver performance and

to avoid exposure to excessive electromagnetic

fields, the antenna system must be deployed

according to the instructions provided.

The wire dipole antenna is deployed

symmetrically about a centre balun, preferably

with three support structures oriented in a line at

right angles to the direction in which you want to

communicate (see diagram).

The support structures should be able to hold the

balun and halyard end of the antenna wires

approximately 10 m (33 ft) above the ground.

Heights below this may reduce the capability for

long-distance communications.

Preparing the antenna for deployment

To prepare the antenna:

1 If a centre support for the balun is available,

unwind a halyard from its winding spool and

clip to the top of the balun.

1 Hook the strain loop of the coaxial cable on

the eyelet at the bottom of the balun.

1 Connect the end of the coaxial cable to the

connector at the bottom of the balun.

1 Clip the strain loop of each antenna wire to a

clip on the balun.

1 Plug each antenna wire into the balun.

1 Switch on the transceiver.

1 Press VIEW to see the channel screen.

1 If scanning is on, press SCAN, to switch

scanning off.

1 Use

and to select the channel that you

want to use.

1 Press TUNE to see the required length (m) of

the each antenna wire (at top right of screen).

1 Unwind the length of antenna wire required,

using the metal bands as a guide (bands are at

1 m intervals).

1 Secure the antenna wire to the hooked leg of

the winding spool using a half-hitch knot.

1 Secure the remaining antenna wire on the

winding spool with velcro.

1 Unwind the halyard from each winding spool

and clip to an antenna wire.

Deploying the antenna

To deploy the antenna:

NOTE

Select a site that is clear of

overhead power lines and other

electrical interference.

NOTE

Both antenna wires must be the

same length.

WARNING

Do not deploy or use the antenna if

there is lightning in the area.

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06-02293-EN_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 11:04 AM Tactical Wire Dipole Antenna Quick Reference Card Requirements for deployment • • antenna wire on winding spool (Qty 2) nylon halyard on winding spool (Qty 3) • • balun 15 m (50 ft) coaxial cable Antenna selection This antenna is suitable for communication over short to long distances up to 5000 km (3000 mi), using frequencies of 3–30 MHz. It operates on one frequency corresponding to the length of antenna wire deployed.
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06-02293-EN_1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 11:04 AM 1 Throw the sinker and halyard over the structure. NOTE Swing the sinker on approximately 0.5 m (2 ft) of halyard underarm, while aiming for the structure. 1 Repeat for the other side of the antenna, and the halyard attached to the balun. 1 Hoist the balun and antenna wires up their supports, then tie off each halyard to its support.