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V-425, V-425 FT: Quick Reference Data

Part Number -- V-425, V-425 FT

Name: 36-Foot Whip Antenna
Category: High Frequency Antennas
Diagrams: Dimensions and Mounting Details
Photos: V-425
Height: V-425:  36.0 Ft (11 M);  V-425FT: 36.9 Ft (11.2 M)
Frequency Range: 1.6 MHz to 30 MHz with Tuner
Features: * Extra Heavy Duty
* Ideal for harsh environments
* High Reliability
* Matches a wide range of communications systems
Description: The V-425 is a heavy duty 36-foot antenna employing robust construction and an enlarged base for use in particularly harsh environments.
Intended for shipboard and other marine applications, the V-425 is the commercial version of the AS-5085/SR antenna in use by the Canadian Navy.
Notes: 1.  Do not use lead base paint to touch-up or repaint antenna.  Use only epoxy base paint.

Accessories

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-17, use the VGP-17
Lightning Arrestor: use the VLA-200
Foundation Details: if using the VTGS-20 or VHB-17, use these Foundation Details

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Range: 1.6 MHz to 30 MHz with Tuner
Resonant Frequency: 5.9 MHz
Power Rating: 5 KW average power
Dry Withstanding Voltage: 25 KV
Electrical Length: V-425:  34.5 Ft (10.5 M);  V-425FT: 36.9 Ft (11.2 M)

Mechanical Characteristics

Mechanical Length: V-425:  36.0 Ft (11 M);  V-425FT: 36.9 Ft (11.2 M)
Weight: 155 Lbs. (70 kg)
Base Insulator: Filament wound epoxy/glass
Top Termination: Brass corona ball
Joints: Bronze Ferrule C/W locking screw
Finish: Epoxy polyamide paint

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature: -60°F to 150°F (-50°C to 65°C)
Wind Loading Test: 150 MPH (241 km/H)
Ice Loading Test: .75 in (1.90 cm) at 100 MPH (161 km/H)
 

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