Operating instructions

VTM-98006F

SECTION 3

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

3-1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION. The VBBA 2-30 Broadband Antenna is a base

mounted, high-power antenna which provides omnidirectional coverage for general

purpose communications use from 2 to 30 MHz. The antenna consists of a radiating

element, and a fibreglass base insulator/mounting flange. The radiating element tapers

from approximately 8.25 inches in diameter at the insulator to 2.17 inches at the top. The

antenna base insulator electrically isolates the radiating section of the antenna from the

ground and physically supports it. The insulator/mounting base is constructed of high-

strength, laminated epoxy fibreglass material. When assembled, the overall length of the

antenna is approximately 35 feet. The antenna disassembles into 2 sections. The

broadband feature of the antenna means no antenna coupler is required. The transmitter

or receiver only is required to be connected to the antenna.