Modular Antennas
8m, 7m, 6m, HF Transmitting, MF-HF Receiving Antennas
High quality, high performance fiberglass rod
antennas
Transmitting antennas for simplex and duplex SSB
Application
The modular MF-HF antenna system is our answer
to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS).
The antennas can be used as part of any MF/HF
communication system but are specially designed
to satisfy the demands of the GMDSS.
Depending on the equipment and the traffic pattern
of the vessel you can choose between antennas of
6, 7 or 8 m length.
Different installations demand different mounting
solutions. The modular system provides you with all
the solutions you need:
Installation on a mast, tube or directly to a
bulkhead wall.
Installation onto welded brackets.
Flange or deck mounting with side feed.
Flange or deck mounting with end feed.
Flange mounted versions with side feed can
be fitted with a manual or electrical tilting
bracket (see page 6).
The antennas can be equipped with connecting kit
for transmitting/transceivers (AT-Kit) or a kit for
receiving (AR-Kit). The receiving kit can be supplied
with a matching transformer (AR/T-Kit).
Receiving antennas can be supplied with protection
against static discharges that can harm the receiver.
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System Parts
AT-Kit AR-Kit ATD-Kit ARD/T-Kit AR-Kit
(Side Feed) AR/T-Kit (End feed) (End feed)
(Side Feed)
M-Tilt AXBYD
Bracket mount
APB41 AXB42 AXB32 AXB22 Flange mount Flange mount Mast mount
Bottom Sections (Side feed) (End feed)
Top Section
Top Whip A 4 m (13 ft) top whip, APB41, is common to all antennas.
Bottom section The bottom section comes in three possible lengths 2, 3 and 4 m ( 6.7, 10 and 13 ft).
For different mounting options, see the page 5 & 6.
Connecting kit There are 3 different connecting kits, AT, AR and AR/T. The AT is a transmitting/
transceiving kit while the AR is a receive only kit. The AR/T is a receiving kit with
matching transformer (useful when a long cable is required).
MT-Tilt The M-Tilt is a manual tilting mechanism that allows you to tilt (lower) flange
mounted side feed versions . Comrod can also supply an electrical tilting mechanism.
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Transmitting Antennas
ATD-Kit
(End Feed) Electrical specifications (transmitting antennas)
Frequency range 1.6-30 MHz
Power rating 1.5 kW PEP
Impedance See table below
Polarization Vertical
Pattern Omnidirectional
Electrical length 5.5 m (18 ft) (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
6.5m (21 ft) (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
7.5 m (25 ft) (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount,
subtract 0.7 m (2.1 ft) for bracket mount).
Impedance Measurements
Antenna mounted on a 2m steel pipe over flat steel roof. Feed line 2m.
Frequency Transmitting Transmitting Transmitting
(MHz) Antenna Antenna Antenna
6m 7m 8m
1.6 3-j1.310 3-j1.200 4-j1.060
2.0 4-j1.025 4-j950 5-j800
AT-Kit
3.0 7-j970 8-j550 9-j470
(Side Feed)
4.0 9-j410 10-j325 11-j290
5.0 17-j260 18-j200 20-j145
6.0 20-j150 25-j95 28-j38
7.0 35-j65 40-j10 55+j55
8.0 40+j30 50+j90 60+j155
10.0 100+j190 130+j270 200+j400
12.0 600+j450 650+j450 1000+j300
16.0 1000+j200 900-j500 500-j500
18.0 700-j500 400-j500 250-j450
22.0 200-j400 90-j280 70-j80
25.0 90-j195 75-j10 240-j200
30.0 200+j150 500+j0 400-j300
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Receiving Antennas
Electrical specifications (receiving antennas)
ARD-Kit Frequency range 0.15-30 MHz
(End Feed) Polarization Vertical
Pattern Omnidirectional
Electrical length 6m: 5.5 m (18 ft), (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
7m: 6.5m (21.5 ft), (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
8m: 7.5 m (25 ft), (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount
subtract 0.7 m (2.1 ft) for bracket mount)
Transformers for receiving antennas
As being used in e.g AR82M/T, when a long feeding cable is necessary, a
transformer is recommended to compensate for the signal strength loss
in the cable. A transformer is also recommended if the antenna is used
mainly on low frequencies.
The transformer is mounted on a circuit board that is easily installed. For
specifications please refer to separate datasheet.
Mechanical specifications (transmit and receive antennas)
Design Self supporting fiberglass rod with aluminium or HMC
mounting hardware.
Height 6 m: (20 ft)
7 m: (23 ft)
8 m: (27 ft)
Weight 6 m: 7.0 kg
7 m: 7.6 kg
8 m: 8.2 kg
AR-Kit Sections 6 m: Base: AXB22 Bracket
(Side Feed) End feed: AXB22D flange
Side feed: AXB22D/S Flange, side feed
Top: APB41
7 m: Base: AXB32 Bracket
End feed: AXB32D Flange
Side feed: AXB32D/S Flange, side feed
Top: APB41
8 m: Base: AXB42 Bracket
End feed: AXB42D Flange
Side feed: AXB42D/S Flange
Side feed: AXB42H Welded brackets
Top: APB41
Wind rating 55 m/s = 125 mph
Moment of flexure 6 m: 53.3 kpm at 55 m/s
7 m: 75.3 kpm at 55 m/s
8 m: 93.7 kpm at 55 m/s
Deflection due to 6 m: 2.4 m (8 ft) at tip ball at 55 m/s wind load
wind load 7 m: 3.4 m (11 ft) at tip ball at 55 m/s wind load
8 m: 4.6 m (15 ft) at tip ball at 55 m/s wind load
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature range -55 °C, +55 °C, -67° F, +131 °F
Water Proofing IP67
Ice build-up Not affected
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MOUNTING
Mast/wall mounting
Versions: AT82M, AT72M, AT62M
AR82M, AR72M, AR62M
AR82M/T, AR72M/T, AR62M/T
Mounting by means of U-bolts with nuts
(included) or directly on wall or steel plate.
Mounting to weld brackets
Versions: AT82H
AR82H
Mounting by means of 2 x M10
bolts to weld brackets or to a
mast or rail by means of the ATC
-mounting (included).
Base mount, side feed
Versions: AT82D/S, AT72D/S, AT62D/S
AR82D/S, AR72D/S, AR62D/S
AR82D/S/T, AR72D/S/T, AR62D/S/T
Mounting on deck or flange by means of 6 x M10
bolts.
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MOUNTING (cont.)
Base mount, End feed
Versions: AT82D, AT72D, AT62D
AR82D, AR72D, AR62D
AR82D/T, AR72D/T, AR62D/T
Mounted on a flange or bracket.
Cable is connected with a UHF female connector
on the receive antennas.
Mounting of top whip
In order to mount the whip to the base section,
use the spring washer and firmly screw the whip
and base section together using a torque of 200
Nm. The Grub screw is then tightened, this
prevents the top whip from unscrewing.
Optional tilting mechanism for base mount
side feed versions
M-Tilt (AXBYD) - Manual tilting bracket.
M-Tilt is mounted on deck or pedestal by means
of 4 x M12 bolts. Mountings to the antenna via 6
x flange holes. M10 x 40 bolts, nuts and washers
are included as part of the tilt kit.
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