ETS-Lindgren 3180B Broadband Mini-Bicon Antenna - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ................................................ v
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................... 7
Tripod Options ............................................................................................ 9
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin ............................................... 10
2.0 Maintenance ....................................................................... 11
Annual Calibration .................................................................................... 11
Replacement and Optional Parts .............................................................. 12
Service Procedures .................................................................................. 12
3.0 Specifications ..................................................................... 13
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................ 13
Physical Specifications ............................................................................. 14
Conical Elements .............................................................................. 14
Cage Elements ................................................................................. 15
Dimensional Drawings .............................................................................. 16
4.0 Assembly Instructions ...................................................... 19
Parts to Assemble ..................................................................................... 19
Conical Elements .............................................................................. 20
Cage Elements ................................................................................. 20
Steps to Assemble .................................................................................... 21
5.0 Mounting Instructions ....................................................... 23
Using Included Mounting Adapters ........................................................... 24
Using the Stinger Mount ........................................................................... 25
Additional Mounting Options ..................................................................... 26
4-TR Mounting Options ..................................................................... 26
7-TR and Mast Mounting Options...................................................... 27
2x2 Boom Mounting Options ............................................................. 28
6.0 Application ......................................................................... 29
7.0 Typical Data ........................................................................ 31
Typical Gain and Antenna Factor —Both Elements ................................... 31
Typical VSWR —Both Elements ................................................................ 32
Typical Radiation Patterns ........................................................................ 33