AS-3226B/URC
VTM-01-009-RevE
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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When working in the vicinity of the VHF Antenna AS-3226B/URC, make sure the
antenna is deenergized in accordance with the WARNING in paragraphs 4-3 and 4-4, and
when testing the antenna, make sure the test equipment is properly grounded in
accordance with WARNING in paragraph 4-4.
1-2. INTRODUCTION
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This manual provides general information, operating and functional descriptions,
maintenance and troubleshooting instructions, parts list data, and installation data for
VHF Antenna AS-3226B/URC.
1-3. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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The AS-3226B/URC VHF Antenna (see figure 1-1) is a general purpose, high
performance, reliable, vertically polarized, broadband dipole covering the 30 to 88 MHz
frequency range. It is designed for use under the severe environmental conditions
encountered aboard naval vessels. It is used for either receiving or transmitting Very High
Frequency signals. The antenna is a base-mounted light-weight, single piece fiberglass
vertical dipole.
1-4. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
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The AS-3226B/URC VHF Antenna interfaces with the ship's VHF receiving and
transmitting equipment.
1-5. REFERENCE DATA
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Table 1-1 lists the reference data for the antenna.
1-6. EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED
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Table 1-2 lists the equipment and documents supplied.
1-7. EQUIPMENT AND PUBLICATIONS REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED
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Table 1-3 lists the equipment and publications required but not supplied.
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