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Part Number -- AS-5088/FRC |
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| Name: | 54-Ft Self-Supporting Whip Antenna |
| Category: | HF Antennas |
| Diagram(s): | Dimensions and Mounting Details |
| Photo(s): | AS-5088 |
| NATO Stock Number (NSN): | 5985-21-872-6380 |
| Height: | 54.3 Ft (16.6 M) (repeated below) |
| Frequency Range: | 600 KHz to 30 MHz - with tuner (repeated below) |
| Features: | * Field-proven * Extremely rigid construction * Light weight * Shore to ship * One-piece base * Rugged for military environment * Low cost installation * Low cost maintenance Typical Applications: * Broadcasting * Ground to air * Civil defence * Shore to ship |
| Description: | The Valcom Military Grade Antenna, Type AS-5088/FRC is a rugged, field-proven 54-Ft (16.6 M) epoxy fibreglass vertical antenna for maritime, aviation and general communication use. |
| Notes: | 1.
United States Patent Number 3,725,944 applies. 2. NATO Stock Number 5985-21-872-6380 3. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
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Accessories |
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| Ground Sheet: | use the VGS-36100A |
| Steel Tower: | use the VTGS-20 |
| Hinge Plate: | use the VHB-17 |
| Gin Pole: | if using the VTGS-20, use
the VGP-10 or VGP-17 if using the VHB-13, use the VGP-13 |
| Lightning Arrestor: | use the VLA-200 |
| Foundation Details: | if
using the VTGS-20, use these Foundation
Details if using the VHB-13, use these Foundation Details |
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Electrical Characteristics |
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| Frequency Range: | 600 KHz to 30 MHz |
| Resonant Frequency: | 4 MHz |
| Polarization: | Vertical/Horizontal |
| Power Rating: | 10 KW average, 20 KW PEP |
| Azimuth
Coverage [Radiation Pattern]: |
Omni-directional/Bidirectional ± x dB |
| Dry Withstanding Voltage: | 25 KV |
| Electrical Length: | 52.8 Ft (16.1 M) |
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Mechanical Characteristics |
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| Mechanical Length: | 54.3 Ft (16.6 M) |
| Weight: | 251 Lbs. (114 kg) |
| Centre of Gravity: | 21.1 Ft (6.4 M) |
| Base Insulator: | Epoxy Fibreglass |
| Top Termination: | Brass Corona Ball |
| Joints: | Bronze Treaded Sections with Lock Pin |
| Finish: | Epoxy Polyamide Paint |
| Note About Finish: | * DO NOT use LEAD Based Paint to Touch Up or Repaint Antenna |
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Environmental Characteristics |
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| Temperature: | -60°F to 150°F (-50°C to 65°C) |
| Wind Loading Test: | To 150 MPH (240 km/H) |
| Ice Loading Test: | 0.75 in (1.87 cm) at 100 MPH (160 km/H) |
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