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V-33070: 75-Ft Coil Loaded Self-Supporting Whip Antenna

Part Number -- V-33070

Name: 75-Foot Coil Loaded Self Supporting Whip Antenna V-33070 Series
Category: AM Broadcast Antennas
Diagrams: Dimensions and Mounting Details
Photo(s): V-33070
Height: 22.8m (74.8 Ft)  (repeated below)
Frequency Range: 100 KHz to 30 MHz — with tuner (repeated below)
Features: * Coil Loaded
* High efficiency
* High strength filament wound fibreglass base
* Low cost installation
* Low cost maintenance
Description: The Valcom Model V-33070 is a heavy duty, field proven high reliability, coil-loaded 75-foot whip antenna for maritime and aviation applications.  The second section is inductively loaded to the resonant frequency as specified by the customer.  Originally designed to the stringent requirements of the Canadian Department of Transportation for the fixed non-directional radio beacon service, it is now employed around the world in many applications.  Notably among these are high efficiency coast station requirements in the 100 KHz to 1500 KHz bands for marine and aeronautical radio beacon and  communicating systems.

The pedestal base enables the antenna to be mounted to its foundation.  The usual method of installation is with an above-the-base feed-point.  The base is made up of a continuation of the same high strength filament fibreglass used in the antenna.  The result is an integral base insulator with exceptional electrical and mechanical properties.  Power handling capabilities are improved while eliminating the heavy conventional brass and porcelain insulator.  The shape transmits the bending moment evenly to the base mounting bolts.

The V-33070 is available in two standard configurations to meet various systems and installation requirements.  The standard model is provided with an above-the-base feed-point and the optional configuration is with a base feed-through insulator.  The insulator is the same as that employed on Valcom's NATO antennas.  The average power rating of this antenna is 2 KW below 1.5 MHz  and 5 KW above 1.5 MHz.

A heavy duty galvanized steel base plate (VHB-17) is recommended for above-base feed configurations to simplify and speed antenna installation and inspection.  also available is a heavy duty galvanized steel tower (VTGS-20) for raising the antenna above obstructions.  The Valcosphere is a Valcom designed "capacity hat" which adds capacity thus giving the antenna the 2 KW power handling capability.

Accessories

Ground Sheet: use the VGS-120120AM
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

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Range: 100 KHz to 30 MHz — with tuner
Resonant Frequency: 100 KHz to 2 MHz — as specified by customer
Power Rating: 2 KW below 1.5 MHz; 5 KW above 1.5 MHz
Dry Withstanding Voltage: 30 KV
Electrical Length: Varies with loading section

Mechanical Characteristics

Comparision: V-33070-CL2 V-33070FT-CL2
Mechanical Length: 22.8m (74.8 Ft)
Weight: 350 Lbs. (158 kg) 360 Lbs. (162 kg)
Centre of Gravity: 7.6 M (25 Ft.) 7.3 M (24 Ft.)
Base Insulator: Epoxy Fibreglass
Top Termination: Valcosphere
Joints: Bronze Threaded Section with Lock Pin
Finish: Epoxy Polyamide Paint
Abrasion Resistance: Good

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature: -50°C to  65°C  (-60°F to 150°F) 
Wind Loading Test: To 240 km/hr (150 mph)
Ice Loading Test: 1.87 cm (.75 in) Ice at 160 Km/Hr (100 MPH)
 

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