Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc.
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ICAS - International Commercial and Amateur Service
Sloping Vee Antenna System Manual
1.0 INFORMATION
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General Description
The Valcom Model VD-99-00182-1 Sloping Vee Broadband Antenna is designed for
operation from 1.8 MHz to 30 MHz. The antenna comes fully assembled and pre-tuned,
no measuring or cutting is required. A counterpoise wire is supplied for employment
where ground conditions are poor (see installation instructions for details). This antenna
is all weather rated at 500W, 1 kW PEP CW/SSB ICAS
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capabilities of today’s continuous coverage transceivers. An added feature is single
feedline operation for the entire band.
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Technical Reference Data
Table 1.1 Electrical Properties
Frequency Range
1.8 MHz to 30 MHz
Power Rating
500 W Average, 1 kW Peak
Polarization
Horizontal and Vertical Simultaneously
Radiation Pattern, Azimuth
Bi-directional or Omni-directional
Input Impedance
50 ohm (nominal)
VSWR
< 2 : 1
Feedpoint Connector
Female N-type
Table 1.2 Mechanical Properties
Typical Assembled Height
25 feet (7.6 metre)
Typical Assembled Dimensions
105 ft x 25 ft x 25 ft (32 m x 7.6 m x 7.6 m)
Weight
43 lbs (19.5 kg)
Erection Time
20 minutes, two persons
Volume (for storage)
3.4 cu ft (0.10 m
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