35-Ft Aluminum Whip Antenna AS-3772B/U
Features
- Frequency Range: 2 MHz to 30 MHz
- Power Handling: 5000 W Average
- Minimum maintenance
- High Reliability
- Shipboard Applications
- Weatherproof
- NSN: 5985-01-383-8451
Detailed Description
The AS-3772B/U 35 foot aluminum whip antenna is designed and built to meet the US Navy requirements for shipboard antennas, specifically MIL-A-29517(EC), MIL-S-901 Grade A for shock and MIL-STD-167 for Vibration. It meets or exceeds these requirements in every respect.
The antenna is used for communications in the 2 to 30 MHz frequency range with a suitable tuner and can be installed and operated in the vertical, tilted, or horizontal positions. The AS-3772B/U provides vertically polarized, omni-directional azimuth radiation from 4 to 12 MHz when operated in a twin-whip configuration, such as the OE-415A(V)1/SRC .
The antenna consists of a tapered aluminum radiating element and an integral fibreglass insulator and base mounting flange. It is a two piece antenna which has three side feed points. The integral insulator and base mounting flange is bonded to the bottom of the radiating element. A drip shield is provided just below the lower feed point.
The mechanical strength of the integral insulator and mounting flange is achieved with a patented process using high strength filament fibreglass and epoxy resin.
