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HF Mobile Whip Antenna: Application

The APX52 is a 4-section HF mobile whip antenna for land vehicles operating between 1.6-30 MHz. It consists of four whip sections and a heavy duty spring coil base to absorb shocks. The base can be fitted with either a spring or rigid mount and includes a tilt option. It provides omnidirectional radiation with 400W power handling and stands 4.74m high with the 4 sections deployed. Mounting options and spare part kits are also available.

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HF Mobile Whip Antenna: Application

The APX52 is a 4-section HF mobile whip antenna for land vehicles operating between 1.6-30 MHz. It consists of four whip sections and a heavy duty spring coil base to absorb shocks. The base can be fitted with either a spring or rigid mount and includes a tilt option. It provides omnidirectional radiation with 400W power handling and stands 4.74m high with the 4 sections deployed. Mounting options and spare part kits are also available.

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APX52

HF Mobile Whip Antenna

Application

The APX52 is constructed for land mobile services in the HF band


1.6-30 MHz. It consists of four whip sections and a base assembly. The
base assembly is equipped with heavy duty spring coil to absorb shocks
and to allow for a semi permanent deflection of the antenna when the
vehicle is mobile. A tilt base is also available to fully lower the whip. A
rigid version of the base is also available for naval or fixed platforms. To
reduce visual signature the antenna can also be used with only two
sections with reduced performance.

Electrical specifications

Frequency range 1.6-30 MHz


Electrical length 4.7 m
Power rating 400 W
Radiation diagram Omnidirectional
Polarisation Vertical

Mechanical specifications
4.74 metres

Design End fed whip. Radiating elements


completely enclosed in epoxy/fibreglass
laminate. Metal parts are brass and
stainless steel.
Length 2 sections: 2.54 m (8.3 ft)
4 sections: 4.74 m (15.4 ft)
Weight 4 sections: 4.5 kg
2.54 metres

Finish Polyurethane lacquer, olive. Other


colours on request
Temperature range -55 °C, +71 °C; -67 °F, +160 °F

Mounting
Spring and rigid bases fit onto a standard NATO four-bolt pattern.
An optional six hole pattern is also available.

4-section 2-section Standard 4-hole Mounting RF cable attachment point


Spring Base Rigid Base

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Specifications subject to change without notice. The information in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract
Parts and Dimensions

1230 mm

Whip Upper

1230 mm

Whip Lower (x3)

Bases and Options


404 mm
329 mm

218 mm

Spring Base Rigid Base Tilt Base Tie-down Kit

Options

Mounting kit Bolt kits used to fix the antenna to the platform. Metric and Imperial sizes available
Whip section bag For added protection during transportation
High voltage cable RF connection between the transceiver/coupler and antenna base

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Specifications subject to change without notice. The information in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract

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