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V147-CL2 REVISION SHEET Revision Description Date User Original Issue November 11, 2004 Amended Maintenance Section August 2007 J.Soper VTM-04-006A...
V147-CL2 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction This manual describes the electrical and mechanical properties of the V147-CL2 antenna. It also provides the information necessary to install, operate and maintain the antenna system. Technical Reference Data Table 1.1 - Electrical properties of the V147-CL2 Antenna...
2.0 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION General The V147-CL2 is intended to be used as part of an overall communication system which consists of a transmitter (or receiver or transceiver), an antenna coupler and the antenna. It is used around the world in many applications with requirements in the 100 kHz to 5000 kHz bands for marine and aeronautical radio beacon and, with Top-Hat radials, as a Traveler Information Service (TIS) communication systems.
V147-CL2 3.0 MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance The antenna is virtually maintenance free. The external finish is an epoxy polyamide two part compound paint. The minimum finish life before showing signs of deterioration should be at least six years under normal climate condition.
Open the shipping crates and remove the antenna sections. Remove all packing material including the male ferrule protectors on the antenna sections. The V147-CL2 antenna as shipped consists of the items listed in Table 5.1. Check that all of the items are present and in good condition.
V147-CL2 gin pole into the pipe attachment and secure. Support the second section (item 2, Table 5.1) on two other saw horses so that the two sections lie in the same straight line. Make sure the threads of the male ferrule on the base section are clear of foreign material and free of burrs.
V147-CL2 5.0 PARTS LIST General A list of parts shipped with the V147-CL2 antenna appears in Table 5.1. Table 5.1 - List of Parts for the V147-CL2 Antenna Item Part Number Description Notes VD-00-00264 Base Section VD-00-00265 Section 2 (Coil Loaded)
6.0 QUICK REFERENCE DATA General Quick reference engineering data for use during planning and installation activities for the V147-CL2 antenna is presented on the following page. Quick Reference Data - V147-CL2 Antenna Foundation Details For VHB-17 Hinge Plate or VTGS-20BH Steel Tower...