Operating instructions

VTM-98006F

1-3 INTRODUCTION. This manual provides general information, operating and functional

description, and installation data for Valcom's VBBA 2-30 broadband antenna.

1-4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION. The VBBA 2-30 Broadband Antenna (see figure 1-1) is a

whip antenna for general use with HF communications equipment. The antenna provides

vertically polarized, omnidirectional azimuth radiation from 2 to 30 MHz when the antenna

is operated with a HF transceiver. It is designed for use under the severe environmental

conditions encountered aboard Naval vessels. It is used for either receiving or transmitting

high frequency signals. The antenna is a two section antenna and is base mounted. The

mounting flange and insulator is a single integral part made from fibreglass.

1-5 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. The VBBA 2-30 Antenna interfaces with the

HF receiving and transmitting equipment.

1-6 REFERENCE DATA. Table 1-1 lists the reference data for the antenna.

1-7 EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES, AND DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED. Table 1-2 lists the

equipment and documents supplied.