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VEHICULAR HF ANTENNA

The 9300 Automatic Antenna Tuneris a vehicular HF antenna rated for 150 W PEP across continuous 1.6 to 30 MHz coverage, engineered for mobile military communications on Codan HF transceiver platforms.

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Mobile crews need reliable HF performance without stopping to retune. The 9300 Automatic Antenna Tuner uses an intelligent adaptive matching algorithm to monitor changing conditions and automatically adjust the match at every new transmission. With fast tuning, 200 memory channels, and efficient radiation across the full HF band, it keeps vehicles ready to communicate as the mission moves.

Vehicle communications work best when antenna, radio, and installation hardware operate as one system. Designed for Codan HF transceiver platforms, the 9300 connects cleanly into established mobile radio networks and supports 2G and 3G ALE, Frequency Hopping, and Scan mode. Mounting brackets, installation kits, cable options, and an optional NVIS kit allow fleets to configure the antenna around mission and vehicle requirements.

Vehicle antennas face shock, vibration, dust, water, heat, cold, and constant movement. Built with a fibreglass-reinforced nylon housing, die-cast aluminium base, anti-vibration mounts, and military-grade connectors, the 9300 Automatic Antenna Tuner is sealed to IP67 and qualified to MIL-STD-810G. It operates from -40°C to +70°C, supporting dependable HF communications across demanding terrain and climate conditions.

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FREQUENCY RANGE

Transmits 1.6 to 30 MHz and receives 250 kHz to 30 MHz for full HF band utilisation.

POWER RATING

Rated for 150 W PEP voice and data into a 50 ohm system.

MAX VSWR

Adaptive matching holds VSWR to 1.6:1 or less at every new transmission.

FAST TUNING

725 ms average for a new frequency and 350 ms average for memory tune across 200 channels.

RUGGED BUILD

Fibreglass reinforced nylon housing and die cast base sealed to IP67 and qualified to MIL-STD-810G.

WIDE TEMPERATURE

Operates from -40 to +70 degrees C across all altitudes, terrains, and climatic zones.

NVIS OPTION

Optional Near Vertical Incidence Skywave kit raises the take-off angle for short range coverage.

Memory channels 200
Modes 2G and 3G ALE and Frequency Hopping compliant
Receiver amplifier Integral broadband receiver amplifier, activated in Scan mode
Protection Reverse Polarity, Short Circuit, Over Voltage
RF connector style RG58 UHF
Control connector style 8-PIN
Compliance MIL-STD-461, IEC/EN 61000
Colour Black
Transmit frequency range 1.6 MHz to 30 MHz
Receive frequency range 250 kHz to 30 MHz
RF power rating 150 W PEP voice/data
Max VSWR 1.6:1
Input impedance 50 ohm
Tuning speed 725 ms average for new frequency, 350 ms average for memory tune
Dimensions 100 x 100 x 2490 mm
Weight 5.4 kg
Mounting method Single stud M16
Vehicle mount footprint 100 x 100 mm
DC operating range 10 to 30 V DC
Current draw, tuning 3.2 A
Current draw, static 60 to 110 mA
Operating temperature -40 to +70 degrees C
MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-810G Salt Fog, Immersion, Sand, Dust, Shock, Vibration
Ingress protection IP67
MISSION OUTCOME

9300 Automatic Antenna Tuner equips mobile crews with a vehicular HF antenna that holds the link on the move, automatically matching to VSWR 1.6:1 or less across continuous 1.6 to 30 MHz coverage. Across military convoys and humanitarian field operations, dependable HF communications can be the difference between coordination and isolation. Rated to 150 W PEP, sealed to IP67, and qualified to MIL-STD-810G for all terrains and climates, the 9300 Automatic Antenna Tuner is designed to tune fast, radiate efficiently, and keep vehicles talking.