The 3046 HF Antenna Tuner is a low profile mobile HF antenna tuner rated for 150 W PEP across the full 2 to 30 MHz band, delivering high speed tuning of short and long whip antennas in the harshest environments.
Covers the full 2 to 30 MHz HF band using 3 m or 7 m MIL spec whip or 9 m long wire antenna.
Rated for 150 W PEP, with 100 percent voice duty cycle up to 150 W across the operating range.
Typical VSWR at or below 1.5:1 into a 50 ohm system.
New frequency in under one second average and memory tune in under 150 ms.
High strength lightweight alloy housing meets MIL-STD-810G for dust and vibration, waterproof to 1 m.
Compact 340 by 210 by 95 mm package weighing just 2.4 kg for flexible mounting.
Supports a 3 m carbon fibre whip, 7 m extension, NVIS configuration, and 9 m tactical long wire.
| Modes | ALE, 3G ALE, and frequency hopping compatible |
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| Memory channels | Unlimited, unique non-linear memory allocation |
| Receive amplifier | Internal receive mode amplifier |
| Protection | Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Over Temperature, High VSWR |
| Transceiver integration | Fully integrated with Codan Envoy and Sentry-H 6120-BM |
| RF connector | N-type socket |
| Control connector | 6-pin bayonet (MIL spec) |
| Antenna options | 3 m MIL spec whip, 7 m extension and guy kit, 9 m long wire kit |
| Frequency range | 2 to 30 MHz |
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| Power rating | 150 W PEP |
| RF duty cycle | Voice 100% up to 150 W; Data 60% up to 125 W and 45% up to 150 W |
| Input impedance | 50 ohm |
| VSWR | Typical at or below 1.5:1 |
| Tuning speed | New frequency under 1 second average, memory tune under 150 ms |
| Dimensions | 340 L x 210 W x 95 mm H |
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| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Colour | White or olive drab green |
| Power consumption | Typically 400 mA, less than 0.8 A maximum |
| DC operating range | Codan transceiver (12 V nominal) |
| Temperature | -30 to +60 degrees C, 95% humidity |
| Environmental | MIL-STD-810G (Dust, Vibration), IP67 |
| EMC | Designed to MIL-STD-461 |
3046 HF Antenna Tuner equips mobile operators with a low profile HF antenna tuner that matches short and long whip antennas across the full 2 to 30 MHz band while holding typical VSWR at or below 1.5:1. Across military patrols and law enforcement field units, 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 dust and vibration, the 3046 HF Antenna Tuner is designed to tune in under a second, radiate efficiently, and keep teams connected.