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Tactical Long Wire Antenna and Adaptor

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Requirements for deployment

• antenna wire, nylon halyard, and antenna

adaptor on winding spool

• earth lead with clip and plug, or counterpoise

Antenna selection

This antenna is suitable for communication over short to long distances up to 2000 km (1200 mi),

using frequencies of 1.6–30 MHz.

Deploying the tactical long wire 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.

Preparing the antenna for deployment

To prepare the antenna:

1 Locate a suitable structure (e.g. tree) that will

hold the halyard end of the antenna

approximately 10 m (33 ft) from the ground.

Heights below this may reduce the capability

for long-distance communications.

1 Unwind the entire length of the halyard from

its winding spool neatly, followed by the

antenna wire.

Deploying the antenna

To deploy the antenna:

1 Throw the sinker and halyard over the

structure.

1 Hoist the antenna wire up the structure, then

tie off the halyard to the structure.

Connecting the antenna to the

transceiver

To connect the antenna:

1 Switch off the transceiver.

1 Unscrew the antenna adaptor from the

winding spool, then screw it onto the antenna

stud ( ) on the front panel.

1 Clip the strain loop of the antenna wire to the

clip on the antenna adaptor.

1 Plug the antenna wire into the top of the

antenna adaptor.

1 Move the transceiver to a point where the

antenna wire no longer sags, and is oriented

correctly for the frequency you want to use

and the direction in which you want to

communicate (see diagram).

1 To use an earth lead:

• Plug the earth lead into the earth terminal

( ) on the front panel.

• Clip the other end of the earth lead to a

large metal object, e.g. shed, vehicle,

fence post.

NOTE

Select a site that is clear of

overhead power lines and other

electrical interference.

WARNING

Do not deploy or use the antenna if

there is lightning in the area.

NOTE

Swing the sinker on

approximately 0.5 m (2 ft) of

halyard underarm, while

aiming for the structure.

WARNING

Take care not to cross the

thread on the antenna stud.

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06-02290-EN_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:45 AM Tactical Long Wire Antenna and Adaptor Quick Reference Card Requirements for deployment • antenna wire, nylon halyard, and antenna adaptor on winding spool • earth lead with clip and plug, or counterpoise Antenna selection This antenna is suitable for communication over short to long distances up to 2000 km (1200 mi), using frequencies of 1.6–30 MHz.
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06-02290-EN_1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 9:45 AM 1 To use a counterpoise: • Lay out the counterpoise, forming a cross. • Prop the transceiver against a suitable support in the centre of the counterpoise. • Plug the wire from the counterpoise into the earth terminal ( ) on the front panel. halyard direction of communication for selected frequency 2 3 0 H 0 M antenna wire antenna adaptor z 20 2 z MH earth wire 1 Switch on the transceiver.