Man-Portable HF Directional Antenna

TW-A0002
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The TW-A0002 is a man-portable tactical HF directional antenna system designed for rapid deployment in the field. It is ideal for highpower and long-range HF communications. The antenna system consists of a multi-wire travelling-wave antenna that gives good directivity throughout the frequency range. The TW-A0002 can be connected directly to 50 ohm transmitters without the need for an antenna matching unit. The VSWR is below 2.5:1 over the entire frequency range from 1.5 to 30 MHz and the antenna is rated for a transmitter power of 1 kW continuous (4 kW PEP). The TW-A0002 can be deployed by two persons in less than 60 minutes including the mast.

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Specifications

Frequency range 1.5 - 30 MHz
Polarisation Vertical
Nominal input impedance 50 O
VSWR < 2.5:1
Power handling 1 kW average
Dimensions (deployed) 100 m x 2 m x 10 m high
Groundplane diameter 40000 mm
Dimensions (packed) Crate 1: 1450 x 400 x 300 mm 52 kg (32 kg) Crate 2: 2240 x 402 x 220 mm 33 kg (3 kg)
Mass (antenna) < 15 kg (excludes packaging
Total mass (packed) < 90 kg
Wind survival 160 km/h (without ice)
Water resistance IP 65
Vibration and shock MIL-STD-810F

    Product Applications

    Electronic Countermeasures
  • Communications Jamming
  • Communications

    Design Features

  • Man-portable HF antenna Significant directive gain Low VSWR across a wideband