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BARRETT PRC-4090 TACTICAL HF SDR TRANSCEIVER - INSTALLATION
Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna (2090-02-03)
The Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna is
a dipole antenna with loading to allow
broadband operation. For operation,
each side of the antenna is unwound to
its full length. Throwing cords are pro-
vided that can be used to elevate the
antenna or tie it to ground for an inverted
V conguration. The antenna will handle
continuous data and CW transmission.
The antenna can be used in a number of
congurations, depending on structures
available for elevation.
Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna Congurations
Horizontal Dipole
The horizontal dipole has maximum gain on the broadsides of the antenna and
reduced gain along the axis. Height above ground affects radiation angle. Lower
heights give higher angle radiation, better for NVIS (short distance). Higher
heights give lower radiation angle, better for long distance communication.
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