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1-3. INTRODUCTION
1-3.1 Purpose. This manual provides general information on the AS-3772B/U, as well as an
operational and functional description of the antenna and installation data. Information in this
manual will assist in installing and operating the antenna.
1-3.2 Scope. This technical manual is provided to aid in the operation and installation of the
antenna.
1-3.3 Applicability. This manual applies to the single whip application of Antenna AS-3772B/U.
Where this antenna is used in twin whip application, consult the appropriate antenna group technical
manual.
1-4. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-4.1
General Description. The antenna, shown in Figure 4-1 is a 35 foot transmitting/receiving
whip antenna for general use with HF communications equipment. The antenna has an aluminum
radiating element and an integral fibreglass insulator/mounting base.
1-4.2
Capabilities. The antenna provides vertically polarized, omnidirectional azimuth radiation
from 2 to 30 MHz when the antenna is operated in either a twin whip and tuner configuration or
single whip and tuner configuration. It may be employed for general purpose broadband
communications reception from VLF to 30 MHz. The antenna is a two section antenna and is base
mounted. The mounting flange is a single integral part made from fibreglass.
1-4.3
Limitations. When used as directed, the antenna has no limitations.
1-5. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
The AS-3772B/U Antenna interfaces with the HF receiving and transmitting equipment.
1-6. REFERENCE DATA
Table 1-1 lists the reference data for the antenna.
1-7. EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES, AND DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED
Table 1-2 lists the equipment and documents supplied.
