Modular Antennas

8m, 7m, 6m, HF Transmitting, MF-HF Receiving Antennas

High quality, high performance fiberglass rod

antennas
Transmitting antennas for simplex and duplex SSB

Application
 The modular MF-HF antenna system is our answer
to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS).

 The antennas can be used as part of any MF/HF

communication system but are specially designed
to satisfy the demands of the GMDSS.

 Depending on the equipment and the traffic pattern

of the vessel you can choose between antennas of
6, 7 or 8 m length.

 Different installations demand different mounting

solutions. The modular system provides you with all
the solutions you need:
 Installation on a mast, tube or directly to a
bulkhead wall.
 Installation onto welded brackets.

 Flange or deck mounting with side feed.

 Flange or deck mounting with end feed.

 Flange mounted versions with side feed can

be fitted with a manual or electrical tilting
bracket (see page 6).

 The antennas can be equipped with connecting kit

for transmitting/transceivers (AT-Kit) or a kit for
receiving (AR-Kit). The receiving kit can be supplied
with a matching transformer (AR/T-Kit).

 Receiving antennas can be supplied with protection

against static discharges that can harm the receiver.

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System Parts

AT-Kit AR-Kit ATD-Kit ARD/T-Kit AR-Kit

(Side Feed) AR/T-Kit (End feed) (End feed)
(Side Feed)

M-Tilt AXBYD

Bracket mount

APB41 AXB42 AXB32 AXB22 Flange mount Flange mount Mast mount
Bottom Sections (Side feed) (End feed)
Top Section

Top Whip A 4 m (13 ft) top whip, APB41, is common to all antennas.
Bottom section The bottom section comes in three possible lengths 2, 3 and 4 m ( 6.7, 10 and 13 ft).
For different mounting options, see the page 5 & 6.
Connecting kit There are 3 different connecting kits, AT, AR and AR/T. The AT is a transmitting/
transceiving kit while the AR is a receive only kit. The AR/T is a receiving kit with
matching transformer (useful when a long cable is required).
MT-Tilt The M-Tilt is a manual tilting mechanism that allows you to tilt (lower) flange
mounted side feed versions . Comrod can also supply an electrical tilting mechanism.

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Transmitting Antennas

ATD-Kit
(End Feed) Electrical specifications (transmitting antennas)

Frequency range 1.6-30 MHz

Power rating 1.5 kW PEP
Impedance See table below
Polarization Vertical
Pattern Omnidirectional
Electrical length 5.5 m (18 ft) (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
6.5m (21 ft) (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
7.5 m (25 ft) (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount,
subtract 0.7 m (2.1 ft) for bracket mount).

Impedance Measurements
Antenna mounted on a 2m steel pipe over flat steel roof. Feed line 2m.

Frequency Transmitting Transmitting Transmitting

(MHz) Antenna Antenna Antenna
6m 7m 8m

1.6 3-j1.310 3-j1.200 4-j1.060

2.0 4-j1.025 4-j950 5-j800

AT-Kit
3.0 7-j970 8-j550 9-j470
(Side Feed)
4.0 9-j410 10-j325 11-j290

5.0 17-j260 18-j200 20-j145

6.0 20-j150 25-j95 28-j38

7.0 35-j65 40-j10 55+j55

8.0 40+j30 50+j90 60+j155

10.0 100+j190 130+j270 200+j400

12.0 600+j450 650+j450 1000+j300

16.0 1000+j200 900-j500 500-j500

18.0 700-j500 400-j500 250-j450

22.0 200-j400 90-j280 70-j80

25.0 90-j195 75-j10 240-j200

30.0 200+j150 500+j0 400-j300

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Receiving Antennas

Electrical specifications (receiving antennas)

ARD-Kit Frequency range 0.15-30 MHz

(End Feed) Polarization Vertical
Pattern Omnidirectional
Electrical length 6m: 5.5 m (18 ft), (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
7m: 6.5m (21.5 ft), (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount)
8m: 7.5 m (25 ft), (add 0.5 m (1.7 ft) for base mount
subtract 0.7 m (2.1 ft) for bracket mount)

Transformers for receiving antennas

As being used in e.g AR82M/T, when a long feeding cable is necessary, a
transformer is recommended to compensate for the signal strength loss
in the cable. A transformer is also recommended if the antenna is used
mainly on low frequencies.
The transformer is mounted on a circuit board that is easily installed. For
specifications please refer to separate datasheet.

Mechanical specifications (transmit and receive antennas)

Design Self supporting fiberglass rod with aluminium or HMC
mounting hardware.
Height 6 m: (20 ft)
7 m: (23 ft)
8 m: (27 ft)
Weight 6 m: 7.0 kg
7 m: 7.6 kg
8 m: 8.2 kg
AR-Kit Sections 6 m: Base: AXB22 Bracket
(Side Feed) End feed: AXB22D flange
Side feed: AXB22D/S Flange, side feed
Top: APB41
7 m: Base: AXB32 Bracket
End feed: AXB32D Flange
Side feed: AXB32D/S Flange, side feed
Top: APB41
8 m: Base: AXB42 Bracket
End feed: AXB42D Flange
Side feed: AXB42D/S Flange
Side feed: AXB42H Welded brackets
Top: APB41
Wind rating 55 m/s = 125 mph
Moment of flexure 6 m: 53.3 kpm at 55 m/s
7 m: 75.3 kpm at 55 m/s
8 m: 93.7 kpm at 55 m/s
Deflection due to 6 m: 2.4 m (8 ft) at tip ball at 55 m/s wind load
wind load 7 m: 3.4 m (11 ft) at tip ball at 55 m/s wind load
8 m: 4.6 m (15 ft) at tip ball at 55 m/s wind load
Finish Polyurethane lacquer, white
Temperature range -55 °C, +55 °C, -67° F, +131 °F
Water Proofing IP67
Ice build-up Not affected

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MOUNTING

Mast/wall mounting

Versions: AT82M, AT72M, AT62M

AR82M, AR72M, AR62M
AR82M/T, AR72M/T, AR62M/T
Mounting by means of U-bolts with nuts
(included) or directly on wall or steel plate.

Mounting to weld brackets

Versions: AT82H
AR82H
Mounting by means of 2 x M10
bolts to weld brackets or to a
mast or rail by means of the ATC
-mounting (included).

Base mount, side feed

Versions: AT82D/S, AT72D/S, AT62D/S

AR82D/S, AR72D/S, AR62D/S
AR82D/S/T, AR72D/S/T, AR62D/S/T
Mounting on deck or flange by means of 6 x M10
bolts.

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MOUNTING (cont.)

Base mount, End feed

Versions: AT82D, AT72D, AT62D

AR82D, AR72D, AR62D
AR82D/T, AR72D/T, AR62D/T
Mounted on a flange or bracket.
Cable is connected with a UHF female connector
on the receive antennas.

Mounting of top whip

In order to mount the whip to the base section,

use the spring washer and firmly screw the whip
and base section together using a torque of 200
Nm. The Grub screw is then tightened, this
prevents the top whip from unscrewing.

Optional tilting mechanism for base mount

side feed versions

M-Tilt (AXBYD) - Manual tilting bracket.

M-Tilt is mounted on deck or pedestal by means

of 4 x M12 bolts. Mountings to the antenna via 6
x flange holes. M10 x 40 bolts, nuts and washers
are included as part of the tilt kit.

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