User manual: Installation and Operation of Direction Finder System RHOTHETA RT-600 / SAR-DF 517
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4 Installation
4.1 Antenna unit
A convenient position of the monopole bearing antenna is crucial for good bearing results. The antenna needs
an effective ground connection to the body of the aircraft or to the roof of the vehicle. If there is no metallic
mounting surface available, a metallic sheet or similar (net) with connection to ground has to be applied first
between vehicle-body and antenna.
In this hatched area, the antenna touches the b
vehicle/aircraft
. In order to obtain a good ground
connection, the surface of
the body should be bared.
(Measuring unit [mm])
8 x holes for mounting the
antenna unit to
vehicle / aircraft.
Mounting drawing of the antenna