General; Figure 1: 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna - Codan 3040 Installation Handbook

Overview

General

antenna tuner
base plate
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The 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna is designed to provide
continuous tuning for vehicle-mounted transceivers that scan
multiple frequencies. It is designed to withstand extreme
environmental and physical conditions. When tuning, the
antenna seeks the optimum tuning point, ensuring that the best
communications possible are achieved.
The 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna comprises:
• a 1.6 m (62 in) fibreglass or stainless steel whip
• an 865 mm (34.0 in) riser
• a spring
• an antenna tuner with connectors, base plate and earth
wire
Figure 1: 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna
whip
(fibreglass or
stainless steel)
riser
spring
Automatic Whip Antenna 3040 Installation Handbook