Installation Instructions
OM-E 2072-09287-00
B-1
APPENDIX B
INSTALLATION OF FAA5548 TACTICAL
DIPOLE ANTENNA
B-1. SCOPE
This Appendix provides concise installation instructions for the FAA5548 tactical dipole antenna.
The information provided in this Appendix complements the information appearing in the FAA5548
Tactical Dipole Antenna User Manual.
B-2. FAA5548 DESCRIPTION
The FAA5548 is a manpack-portable half-wave dipole antenna for field use. The antenna is marked
with frequency markings along its length, to enable easy setting of desired operating frequency.
The FAA5548 includes the following components:
• Two antenna elements constructed of PVC covered copper braid with Kevlar core. Each
element is 36 m long, and is calibrated in accordance with the operating frequency. The
intervals between calibration labels are as follows:
2 to 3 MHz range: 0.1 MHz.
3 to 4 MHz range: 0.2 MHz.
4 to 10 MHz range: 0.5 MHz.
10 to 18 MHz range: 2 MHz.
18 to 30 MHz range: 4 MHz.
• Coaxial cable assembly, 10 m long, with fitted strain relief and terminated in two BNC male
connectors. To cover longer distances you may order an extension cable.
• Center junction unit (black polypropylene) with BNC female socket.
• Two throwing ropes made of 1.5 mm polyester flexible plaited rope. Each rope is 20 m long and
is fitted with 2 oz lead weight at one end.
• Belt mounted kit bag for antenna components.
B-3. ANTENNA CONFIGURATIONS
The FAA5548 dipole antenna can be installed in four configurations, depending on the supports
available and the desired radiation pattern. The configurations are as follows:
• Horizontal dipole
• Inverted V dipole
• Sloping dipole
• Wire antenna.
The antenna must be located in a clear area, with natural or manmade supports to hold the antenna up.
Two end supports will be needed for a dipole configuration, while only a single support is needed for
an inverted V, sloping dipole or long-wire configuration. The clear area must be large enough to
accommodate the antenna without any physical obstructions. The length of this area will depend on
which configuration you choose, and the frequency of operation.