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HF Twin 18-Ft Whip Antenna System
OE-418A(V)1/SRC

Features

  • Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 30 MHz

  • VSWR: 3.0:1

  • Power Handling: 10000 W Average

  • Minimum maintenance

  • Meets MIL-A-29519(EC)

  • High reliability

  • Shipboard applications

  • Broadband

  • Weatherproof

  • NSN: 5985-01-383-8463

Detailed Description

The OE-418A(V)1/SRC antenna group is a twin whip antenna system which provides broadband coverage in the 10-30 MHz frequency range for shipboard transmitting and receiving systems. The antenna system consists of two 18 foot spun aluminum antennas, an impedance matching network and an interconnecting wire-rope feed assembly.

The system is intended for use on either the CG or DDG class naval vessels:

  • CG class vessel - the impedance matching network is CU-2241C/SRC and antenna is an AS-3770B/U

  • DDG class vessel - the matching network is CU-2416A/SRC with antenna AS-3773B/U

 

The antennas used in the system are self supporting tapered aluminum tubes with a fibreglass insulator and mounting base.

HF Twin 18-Ft Whip Antenna
HF Twin 18-Ft Whip Antenna

The impedance matching network contains a variable inductor/capacitor to enable optimal VSWR characteristics over the entire 10-30 MHz band. A VSWR of 3:1 or less on 50 Ohms can be achieved over the entire frequency band.

 

The system has been qualified to MIL-S-901C for shock, MIL-STD-167 for Type 1 vibration, and all the service conditions of MIL-E-16400.

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