Table 12: Advantages And Limitations Of A Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna; Table 13: Advantages And Limitations Of A Tactical Wire Dipole Antenna - Codan 2110 series Reference Manual

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Tactical broadband dipole antenna
The tactical broadband dipole antenna is a multi-frequency antenna that does not require
tuning. It is suitable for scanning ALE/CALM and Codan Selcall networks.
The tactical broadband dipole antenna is designed for deployment on the
the front panel of the transceiver using at least one support structure. The tactical
broadband dipole antenna is suitable for communication over short to long distances up
to 5000 km (3000 mi), using frequencies of 3 to 30 MHz. It is restricted to a fixed site
for transmission and reception.
Table 12:
Advantages
Suitable for scanning applications.
Multi-frequency operation.
Generally, more efficient than the end-fed
broadband antenna.
Tactical wire dipole antenna
The tactical wire dipole antenna is a single frequency antenna that is deployed to a
particular length corresponding to its operational frequency. It cannot be used in
scanning applications.
The tactical wire dipole antenna is designed for deployment on the
front panel of the transceiver using three support structures. The tactical wire dipole
antenna is suitable for communication over short to long distances up to 5000 km
(3000 mi), using frequencies of 3 to 30 MHz. It is restricted to a fixed site for
transmission and reception.
Table 13:
Advantages
Good signal quality.
Suitable for medium to long-distance
communications.
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Advantages and limitations of a tactical broadband dipole antenna
Advantages and limitations of a tactical wire dipole antenna
Limitations
Requires at least one support structure and
appropriate space, oriented correctly for
the required direction of communication.
Limitations
Requires at least three support structures
and appropriate space, oriented correctly
for the required direction of
communication.
Single frequency operation, therefore not
suitable for scanning applications.
Length of antenna is specific to the desired
frequency of operation.
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