M2 Antenna Systems 32 HO LOOP Assembly Manual

SPECIFICATIONS:
Model ......................................... 432 HO LOOP
Frequency Range ....................... 430 To 436 MHz
Gain, Single @ 86 IN ................. 5.0 dBd @ 4 deg.
Gain, Stack @ 84 IN & 100 IN ... 8.8 dBd @ 4 deg.
Polarity ...................................... Horizontal Omni
Impedance ................................. 50 Ohms, Unbalanced
Power Handling. ......................... 800W, 1.5 kW for Stack
FEATURES:
The new 432 HO LOOP provides easy SSB and CW communications out to 200 miles or more. HO LOOPS produce an omni-
directional, HORIZONTALLY polarized signal ideal for mobile and base operations. Horizontal polarity permits the HO loop to pick up 5
dB from ground gain that verticals don't get. As with most horizontally polarized antennas, performance improves dramatically with
height above ground. By stacking two HO LOOPS, another big gain jump occurs (see pattern and note the great reduction of high an-
gle lobes). For terrestrial use, the HO LOOP does not need groundplane, so mounting options are simplified. Mounting over a car roof
at 6 to 10 inches produces 2.5 dBd gain dome shaped pattern upward for LEO satellite operation while still maintaining modest terres-
trial performance. Physically, the 432 HO loop is a 4.313" square loop, fabricated from two 1/4" dia. aluminum rods to minimize losses.
The sealed feed block provides weather protection with minimum wind drag. The heart of this unique design is the shorted stub match-
ing to a 50 ohm coax feedline. Mounting is via a single 3/8" hole ( standard for most mobile hardware). For more performance, try the
HO LOOP-STACK PACKAGE:2 HO LOOPS, phasing lines, "T" junction block, upper and lower 1/2" mast sections. For easy base-
station installation, use the optional wall or mast mounting bracket and U-bolts. For a powerful mobile signal, stack and array of HO
LOOPS on our optional "BIG FOOT", mag-mount shown above). Use the optional 5" magnet and the 18" mast for single band mobile
operation.
M2 Antenna Systems, Inc. 4402 N. Selland Ave. Fresno, CA 93722
M2 Antenna Systems, Inc.
Model No: 432 HO LOOP
*Subtract 2.14 from dBi for dBd
Tel: (559) 432-8873 Fax: (559) 432-3059 Web: www.m2inc.com
©2011 M2 Antenna Systems Incoporated
Feed Connector .......................... Type "N" Female
Mounting ..................................... 3/8-24
Vehicle Mounting Height ........... 6" or more
Stacking Separation ................... 16"
Wind Area ................................... 0.015 sq ft.
Weight ........................................ 7 oz.
11/02/11
Rev.01