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AS-3226B/URC: Quick Reference Data

Part Number -- AS-3226/URC

Name: VHF Vertical Dipole Antenna AS-3226B/URC
Category: VHF Antennas
Photo(s): AS-3226B
NATO Stock Number (NSN): 5985-01-383-8643
Height: 12.5 Ft (3.81 M)
Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 88 MHz - for antennas (repeated below)
Features: * Broadband
* Lightweight
* Civil defense
* Shipboard or shore installation
* Receiving or transmitting
* Meets MIL-A-29522(EC)
* Tested to MIL-E-16400 for shock / vibration and environmental conditions
Description: The AS-3226B/U VHF Dipole Antenna is a rugged, self-supporting vertically polarized broadband antenna, covering the frequency range of 30 to 88 MHz.  This general purpose antenna can be used in the "transmit" or "receive" mode.

The antenna is designed for use under server environmental conditions encountered aboard naval ships.

The antenna radiating elements are housed in a single-piece fibreglass radome with a fibreglass mounting flange.

Over the entire frequency range, the AS-3226B/U antenna can handle the following input power:

* 400 Watts average RF Power
* 800 Watts Peak Envelope Power

It has a VSWR of less than 3.5:1 over the 30-88 MHz band.

The antenna has been qualified to MIL-S-901C for shock, MIL-STD-167 Type 1 vibration, and all the service conditions of MIL-E-16400.
Notes: 1.  NATO Stock Number 5985-01-383-8643
2.  specifications subject to change without notice.
Technical Manual:    AS-3226 Manual

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 88 MHz
Polarization: Vertical
Input Power: 400 Watts average; 800 Watts PEP
Azimuth Coverage
[Radiation Pattern]
:
Omni-directional
Impedance: 50 Ohms
VSWR: Less than 3.5:1 over frequency band
Gain: 0 dBi Nominal
Input Connector: Type N receptacle, bottom feed

Mechanical Characteristics

Height / Length: 12.5 Ft (3.81 M)
Weight: 47 Lbs. (21.4 kg)
Mounitng Pattern: Base mounted:
-- Flange dia. 8 in (20.3 cm)
-- 6 holes .56 in (1.42 cm) diameter equally spaced on 6.75 in (17.14 cm) dia. bolt circle
Centre of Gravity: 63 in  (2.6 M)
Material:: Epoxy fibreglass

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature: -80°F to 160°F (-62°C to 71°C)
 

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