CHA RXL
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Parts of the Antenna
The CHA RXL is comprised of the following components, see plates (3) and (4):
Plate 3. CHA RXL Loop and Preamplifier.
Plate 4. CHA RXL Preamplifier.
a.
Receive Loop.
The Receive Loop consists of a 36-inch diameter rigid aluminum loop with a Navy gray powder
coating.
b.
Preamplifier Unit.
The Preamplifier Unit houses the preamplifier assembly and is used as the mount for the
Receive Loop and Camera Tripod Attachment.
c.
Remote Antenna Connection.
The Remote Antenna Connection is a BNC socket used to connect the Coaxial
Cable from the Preamplifier Unit to the BIAS-T Unit.
d.
Loop Flange.
The Loop Flanges are used to mechanically and electrically connect the Receive Loop and are
located on the sides of the Preamplifier Unit and ends of the Receive Loop. In the Export Version of the CHA
RXL, there is also a set of Loop Flanges at the top-center of the Receive Loop and the loop is made of two pieces.
