The HF 5m vehicle whip antenna is suitable for use over the 1.6-30MHz range. The antenna can be used at its full height of 4.8m (4 sections) or reduced height using fewer whip sections for mobile use. The kit also has a ‘ie-down facility which will produce an element of skywave propagation. The antenna base is 3/6 NATO standard with a 111mm pcd.
HF Vehicle Antenna Base
1
4010-104-01
HF Vehicle Upper Whip Section
4010-107-01
HF Vehicle Lower Whip Section
4010-108-01
HF Vehicle Middle Whip Sections
2
4010-109-01
Tie Down Kit
4010-102-01
The specifications in this section apply when the antenna is wing mounted on a Land Rover ¾ Ton Defender Series
Frequency range
1.6-30 MHz (tuneable with suitable ATU – not supplied).
Power rating
160W
Pattern
Omni-directional
Polarisation
Vertical
Connections
Nut, gland and washer to suit P11 cable
Input Impedance
Dependent on frequency – Available on request for guidance
Interface Specification
3 or 6 hole NATO (4 hole USA pattern optional)
Design
The antenna is a four-piece glass-fibre construction, using high quality stainless steel fittings, mounted on a high-pressure moulded composite base
Height
4.8m
Weight
2.9kg
Sections
Antenna sections: 0.825kg
Antenna base and tie down kit: 2.095kg
Finish
The antenna base is a robust High-pressure Moulded Composite (HMC) moulding. The elements are finished in Infra-Red Reflective paint, NATO green
Optional
None
This product has been fully tested to meet Military environmental conditions of DEF STAN 00-35