Family of HF manpack radio antennas A-7142 is intended for use with portable and manpack radios within HF frequency band. The antenna is composed of several thin wall stainless steel sections connected with elastic rope. Elastic rope tension enables good electrical contact between sections and quick deployment of the antenna within seconds. The antenna consists also a special grip tape for packing when not in use. Version A-7142/GN contains also a special "goose-neck"enables vertical position of the antenna irrespective of position of radio set. The antenna is available in different heights (max. 3220 mm) and with different types of thread connectors (5/8-18UNF as standard or by request). Antenna radiator is painted MILGreen, goose- neck is painted black.
Versions
Technical specification
| A-7142 | A-7142/GN | |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency range | 2 - 30 MHz | 2 - 30 MHz |
| Max power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Polarization | VER. | VER. |
| Connector | thread 5/8"-18UNF (other by request) |
thread 5/8"-18UNF (other by request) |
| Height | max 3035 mm | max 3220 mm |
| Mass | max 0,350 kg | max 0,5 kg |
| Max. number of sections | 10 | 10 |
| Temperature range | - 40....+70 °C | - 40....+70 °C |
