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Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna

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Requirements for deployment

• antenna wire with in-line termination on

winding spool (Qty 2)

• nylon halyard on winding spool

•balun

• 15 m (50 ft) coaxial cable

• earth lead with clip and plug, or counterpoise

(Qty 2)

• earth stake (Qty 2)

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. This antenna does not use the internal antenna tuner of the

transceiver.

Deploying the tactical broadband 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 broadband dipole antenna is deployed

symmetrically about a centre balun. The support

structure should be able to hold the balun

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 Unwind the 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 Unwind each antenna wire from its winding

spool.

1 Clip the strain loop of each antenna wire to a

clip on the balun.

1 Plug each antenna wire into the balun.

Deploying the antenna

To deploy the antenna:

1 Throw the sinker and halyard over the

structure.

1 Hoist the balun up the structure, then tie off

the halyard to the structure.

1 Locate the antenna wires as shown in the

diagram. The angle enclosed by the antenna

wires should face the direction in which you

want to communicate.

1 Secure each antenna wire in position using an

earth stake.

Connecting the antenna to the

transceiver

To connect the antenna:

1 Switch off the transceiver.

1 Connect the coaxial cable to the

connector on the front panel.

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.

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06-02292-EN_1.fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 10:19 AM Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna Quick Reference Card Requirements for deployment • • • antenna wire with in-line termination on winding spool (Qty 2) nylon halyard on winding spool balun • • • 15 m (50 ft) coaxial cable earth lead with clip and plug, or counterpoise (Qty 2) earth stake (Qty 2) 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.
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06-02292-EN_1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 2004 10:19 AM halyard balun in-line termination na en ant counterpoise earth stake 1 To use an earth lead: • Plug an earth lead into the earth terminal on each in-line termination. • Clip the other end of the earth lead to a large metal object, e.g. shed, vehicle, fence post. 1 To use a counterpoise: • Lay out the counterpoise, forming a cross. • Plug the wire from each counterpoise into the earth terminal on each in-line termination.