DF Antenna with Integrated Monitoring
DF-A0068
The DF-A0068 direction finding antenna covers a frequency range of 20 MHz to 1.3 GHz. An integrated monitoring antenna, working up to 1.3 GHz, gives a high sensitivity omni on the same axis as the DF antenna, without interference between them.The full-size elements on all bands give excellent DF sensitivity. Ultimate angular resolution for strong signals is well under 1° for most of the frequency range. Dipole elements provide good crosspolarisation rejection, and fair performance for signals arriving from up to 15° above or below the horison. The integrated monitoring antenna is mounted above the band 2 DF antenna. A large passive bi-conical antenna, it gives good sensitivity over the whole frequency range. This DF antenna is designed to be used with a 2-channel or 5-channel phase-sensitive receiver, and correlative algorithm. Characterisation of the antenna can be performed on request.
Additional information
Specifications
| DF frequency range | Band 1: 20 - 400 MHz Band 2: 400 - 1300 MHz |
| Nominal input impedance | 50 O |
| Antenna type | 5-element DF interferometer |
| Polarisation | Vertical |
| Output cables | connectors |
| Frequency range | 20 - 1300 MHz |
| H-Plane beamwidth | 360° |
| E-Plane beamwidth | 60° nominal |
| Azimuth ripple | Better than ± 3 dB |
| VSWR | < 3:1 for 95% of band |
| Polarisation | Vertical |
| Connector type | N-type male on cable |
| Nominal impedance | 50 O |
| Cross-sectional wind area | 1.30 m² |
| Maximum wind speed | 160 km/h (without ice load) |
- Radio Direction Finding
- C-ESM
Product Applications
Signals Intelligence
- Full-size DF Wideband DF 5-element interferometer Optimised for 2-channel receivers High sensitivity omni antenna integrated MECHANICAL FEATURES: Designed for tower-mounting Disassembly system allows antenna to be broken down into manageable parts Assembly can be performed by one person in 15 minutes
