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.
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 |