HF DF Loop Array
0.3 − 30 MHz
VERSION: 4.4
Product Code: DF-A0016
SPECIFICATIONS:
Electrical: DF
Frequency range 0.3 − 30 MHz
VSWR < 5:1 (over 90% of the band)
Nominal input impedance 50 Ω
Connectors 3 x N-type female
Feed power handling Receive only
Antenna gain at connectors See gain graph overleaf
Polarisation Vertical
Null depth > 15 dB
Omni pattern ripple < 3 dB peak-to-peak
Power consumption Zero (passive antenna)
ESD protection All metal parts grounded
Supplied cable matching < 5° difference at 30 MHz
Mechanical:
Dimensions deployed 5.2 m tall, quad pod diameter 3.3 m
1750 x 185 x 185 mm (antenna)
Dimensions collapsed
995 x 300 x 300 mm (quadpod)
Weight of antenna < 30 kg
2036 x 626 x 345 mm (l x w x h)
Dimensions packing box (height excludes 150 mm forklift
base)
Weight, packed < 80 kg
Supplied cable length 30 m (3 x RF cables)
Colour Per request
Environmental: designed to meet the following specifications
Wind survival 160 km/h (when fitted with guy ropes)
Temperature range -30 °C to +70 °C
Water resistance IP55
Vibration and shock MIL-STD-810F ground vehicles
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Portable, deployable DF antenna PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
High sensitivity A crossed-loop/monopole direction finding antenna for use with
Covers the whole HF band Watson Watt method, with a large diameter of 2 m to achieve a high
Patented cross-polarisation resistant technology sensitivity. The loops make use of patented cross-polarisation
Externally noise-limited cancelling technology that eliminates disturbances due to cross-
Passive antenna, no amplifiers to overload polarisation from on-horizon sources. This offers enhanced, reliable
Waterproof accuracy in real-world applications and field trials over traditional
crossed-loop designs.
Quad pod for mounting included
Compact storage in supplied shipping box
The antenna is collapsible for transport and storage. It is made of
aluminium and brass elements and coaxial cable, with aluminium and
composite mechanical parts. A lightweight composite quad pod
APPLICATIONS:
supports the antenna above the ground. The quad pod collapses to a
HF groundwave DF similar size to the antenna.
HF interferometric SSL DF
HF monitoring The required matching, beam-forming and calibration injection
Rapidly deployable DF circuitry is housed in the base of the antenna.
*CA Application 2,853,219; A complete kit of parts including antenna, Quad pod, RF cables on
*EP Patent 2771943; drums, anchor stakes and alignment sight, is supplied with each
*U.S. Patent No. 14/353,382; antenna. The complete antenna and all accessories fit into the
*ZA Patent No. 2014/02806 supplied shipping box.
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HF DF Loop Array
0.3 − 30 MHz
Product Code: DF-A0016 VERSION: 4.4
DF accuracy (large signals): Gain of loop and monopole elements:
DF sensitivity (for 5° accuracy): Port voltages (at 7 MHz for 1 V/m field):
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HF DF Loop Array
0.3 − 30 MHz
Product Code: DF-A0016 VERSION: 4.4
Deployment procedure: Deployed dimensions:
Setup quad pod
Remove from container
Open up and place in upright position
Open up legs
Extend middle sections and pin in place
Level by adjusting leg lengths
Deploy antenna
Remove top section from box
Screw in whip
Make sure guy wires and flagpole rope is detangled
Take out main section from box and slot top section in
Connect flagpole rope eyelet to sliding section of loops
Insert assembled loop structure into quadpod
Deploy loops by pulling rope until top of loops reach end stop
Anchor flagpole rope in provided clamp at bottom of loops
Align antenna
Align loops N/S and tighten alignment knob
Anchor guy wires and pull tight
Connect antenna
Unroll cables from reels
Connect cables to output connectors
Supplied components:
Part number Description
DF-A0016-01 Antenna body
DF-A0016-10 Quad pod
DF-A0016-07 Kit of guy ropes and pegs
DF-A0016-08 Alignment tool
DF-A0016-09 Transit case
3 x CAB-A082 RF cable on reel
All of the above components fit into and are stored in
the supplied transit case.
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