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3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna

AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA

The 3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna is a compact automatic tuning HF antenna covering 2.5 to 30 MHz at 125 W PEP, with one second tuning and a small installed footprint for space restricted base stations.

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AUTOMATIC TUNING ACROSS 2.5 TO 30 MHZ

Base station operators need fast, reliable tuning across changing HF channels. The 3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna covers 2.5 to 30 MHz, tuning new frequencies in under one second on average and recalling memory tunes in under 150 ms. With 125 W PEP handling for voice and data, low VSWR, and unlimited tune-from-memory capacity, it keeps operators ready as conditions shift.

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COMPACT FOOTPRINT FOR TIGHT SITES

Space-restricted sites need HF performance without a large wire antenna layout. Mounted on a single 6 m mast, the 3048 combines the main tuner, antenna elements, and interface box in a compact installation. Its omni-directional pattern supports NVIS and medium-distance propagation, while ALE and Frequency Hopping compatibility give teams flexibility across mission profiles.

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ROBUST DESIGN FOR OUTDOOR SERVICE

Outdoor HF installations face dust, water, temperature changes, and electrical stress. Built from high-strength lightweight alloy, the 3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna is designed to meet MIL-STD-810G for dust ingress and IP67 immersion to 1 m. Protection against open circuit, short circuit, over-temperature, voltage transients, and high VSWR helps maintain performance in severe field conditions.

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FREQUENCY

Continuous tuned coverage across 2.5 to 30 MHz.

POWER RATING

125 W PEP for voice (including Frequency Hopping) and data.

FAST TUNE

New frequency under one second average, memory tune under 150 ms.

LOW VSWR

Typically at or below 1.5:1 into a 50 ohm input impedance.

MIL-STD-810G

Designed to meet MIL-STD-810G for dust ingress; IP67 immersion to 1 m.

SMALL FOOTPRINT

Guy radius 4 m and self supporting span under 10 m on a single mast.

NVIS CAPABLE

Omni-directional pattern with NVIS and medium distance propagation.

Antenna type Automatic tuning HF base station dipole antenna
Pattern Essentially omni-directional
Modes ALE and Frequency Hopping; NVIS propagation supported
Tuning speed New frequency less than 1 sec average; memory tune less than 150 ms
Memory channels Unlimited
System Main tuner unit, antenna element assembly, interface box
Frequency range 2.5 to 30 MHz
Power rating 125 W PEP (voice and data)
Input impedance 50 ohm
VSWR Typically at or below 1.5:1
Power consumption Typically 0.4 A, less than 0.8 A maximum
Main tuner unit dimensions 319 mm x 548 mm x 250 mm (includes antenna horns and mast spigot)
Antenna elements Four 4.8 m long elements (each made up of 3 sections); total span element to element 10 m
Weight (tuner and interface box) 11.5 kg
Interface box dimensions 190 x 222 x 70 mm, excluding connectors
Interface box weight 4 kg
Antenna footprint 5 m x 10 m (on recommended 6 m mast, combined height 8 m to tip of elements)
Temperature rating -30 degrees C to 60 degrees C
DC operating range 10 to 16 V DC (12 V DC nominal)
Protection Open circuit, short circuit, over temperature, voltage transients, high VSWR
MIL-STD-810G Dust Ingress, Immersion (IP67)
Colour White
DATASHEET 3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna Datasheet
MISSION OUTCOME

3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna delivers a full HF link from a footprint that fits where space is scarce. The automatic tuning HF antenna covers 2.5 to 30 MHz at 125 W PEP, tuning a new frequency in under one second and supporting ALE and Frequency Hopping with NVIS propagation. Plus, a guy radius of 4 m and a self supporting span under 10 m keep the single mast layout tight. Built in high strength alloy, designed to meet MIL-STD-810G with IP67 immersion to 1 m, the 3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna stands up through severe outdoor conditions.