INSTALLATION GUIDE
The following instructions are for fitting the antenna to a metal-skinned
aircraft. If you are fitting the antenna to a composite aircraft you must
add a metallic ground plane of not less than 150 cm
2
(24 square inches)
behind the antenna.
1.
The mounting location should be at least 18” from any
other
metal protrusions and on as flat a surface as possible, typically on
the underside of the aircraft.
2.
Using the template provided, drill two mounting holes and one
hole for the connector.
3.
Mount the antenna by placing the rubber pad (provided)
between the antenna base and the aircraft skin. Insert the
hardware provided, as shown and tighten all mounting screws
securely to provide a good electrical contact to the aircraft skin
or ground plane.
4.
Connect the antenna to the aircraft radio using RG400 or similar
50 ohm coax cable, with a BNC type male connector attached to
the antenna end of the cable (not supplied). Terminate the other
end of the cable with a suitable connector to mate with the
aircraft radio.
SPECIFICATION SHEET
TA14
–
Transponder/ DME Antenna - blade
The TA14 is a broadband blade type antenna for transponder or DME
application. The antenna has longer mounting studs for a variety of
mounting locations.
The antenna is designed to operate at speeds up to 350 mph and
altitudes up to 50,000 ft. It has a drag force of 0.09 lb @ 250 mph.
The TA14 is certified to FAA TSO-C66c and TSO-C74c.
Specifications:
Frequency:
960
–
1220 MHz
Impedance:
50 ohm nominal
VSWR:
1.5:1 maximum
Polarization:
Vertical
Pattern:
Omni-Directional
Connector:
BNC female
RF Power capacity
2.5 kW Peak
Gain
Unity
Max. height/ weight
86
mm (3.4”) –
90 g (0.2 lb)
