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SECTION 3
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION. The VBBA 2-30 Broadband Antenna is a base
mounted, high-power antenna which provides omnidirectional coverage for general
purpose communications use from 2 to 30 MHz. The antenna consists of a radiating
element, and a fibreglass base insulator/mounting flange. The radiating element tapers
from approximately 8.25 inches in diameter at the insulator to 2.17 inches at the top. The
antenna base insulator electrically isolates the radiating section of the antenna from the
ground and physically supports it. The insulator/mounting base is constructed of high-
strength, laminated epoxy fibreglass material. When assembled, the overall length of the
antenna is approximately 35 feet. The antenna disassembles into 2 sections. The
broadband feature of the antenna means no antenna coupler is required. The transmitter
or receiver only is required to be connected to the antenna.
