HF Loop Quadpod for Mobile Antennas
DF-A0245
The DF-A0245 is a wideband DF antenna intended for on-the-move direction finding from 1 - 200 MHz The quad-pod’s performance is enhanced with patented hybrid loop-Adcock technology to provide improved sensitivity vs traditional designs of the same form factor. The antenna presents patterns suitable for the Watson Watt estimation method, as well as 3-channel correlative DF The quad pod has a MIL-DTL-38999 connector interface to allow for base mounting of VUHF modules. A cavity inside the antenna houses an integrated band switch that allows control and calibration circuitry to be integrated into the antenna. External and internal RF chain calibration is accommodated, and a compass is also integrated in the antenna
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Specifications
| Frequency range | 1 - 200 MHz |
| Channels per band | 3 |
| DF method | Watson-Watt or 3-channel correlative |
| RMS accuracy: Using full vector | < 2° |
| Polarisation | Vertical |
| Control RS | 485 |
| Switching time | < 10µs when using dedicated lines |
| Connector | MIL-38999 connector on cable |
| Antenna outputs | 3 x co-axial (size 12 contact) |
| Ext cal input | 1 x co-axial (size 12 contact) |
| Dimensions (h x d) | < 700 mm x 2000 mm (incl quadpod) |
| Mass | < 6.5 kg |
| Temperature range | -30 °C to +55 °C (operating) -40 °C to +71 °C (storage) |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
- Radio Direction Finding
- C-ESM
