TCI_530_broch.pdf
803C XXXXX803CXXXXX HF communications in the 0300 kilometer range can be diffi cult. Ground waves have very limited coverage over land, and skywaves radiated by traditional HF antennas tend to skip over the shorter ranges. The Model 530 is designed specifi cally to support skywave communications at short (0500 km) ranges. The 530 directs energy overhead to provide optimal support for short- range circuits. In addition, at the higher frequencies used for longer ranges, the 530 radiates signifi cant energy at lower angles for medium- and long- range circuits. The 530 is extremely useful for ground-air and ship-shore applications. Its radiation pattern is also suitable for secondary coverage of medium- range circuits, significantly outperforming traditional conical monopole and inverted cone antennas. A comparison of the gain of the 530 with the gain of typical vertically polarized omnidirectional antennas (see reverse) clearly shows the superiority of the 530 for medium- range communications. Support skywave communications at distances up 500 km and beyond. The 530 is horizontally polarized, thus avoiding the ground losses associated with vertically polarized antennas. The efficiency of the 530 exceeds 95% throughout the band; no lossy terminations are used. Using only a single tower for support minimizes the 530s installation costs and real estate requirements. The tower is made entirely of 6061-T6 structural aluminum alloythe ideal material for antenna towers where long life and corrosion resistance are important considerations. Curtains and catenaries are fabricated in TCIs factory entirely of Alumoweld stranded wire cables. All guy insulators are low- loss, glazed ceramic fail-safe types. No organic or synthetic materials such as fi berglass or Kevlar are used anywhere in the antenna. These features ensure long life and low maintenance costs. In periods of low sunspot activity, when high effective radiated power is required to produce 530 Short and Medium-Range Log-Periodic Antenna suffi cient signal at the receiver, the Model 530 provides superior electrical performance. For short-range communications with secondary coverage of medium- and long-range targets, the 530 outperforms all other HF antennas. KEY FEATURES High-angle radiation for reliable short-range communications Horizontally polarized no ground losses High power gain Effective medium-range coverage Rugged construction 530 System Details Azimuth and Elevation Patterns (Azimuth pattern at elevation angle of beam maximum) gain in dBi 5 0 5 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 2 MHz 5 0 5 8 MHz 10 5 0 5 8 MHz 10 5 0 5 2 MHz 40 30 20 0 10 50 40 30 20 0 10 50 5 0 5 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 0 10 5 0 5 20 MHz 5 0 5 30 MHz 20 MHz 10 5 0 5 30 MHz 10 5 0 5 40 30 20 0 10 50 40 30 20 0 10 50 Summary Specifications 530 Model 530 Specifications Polarization Circular in horizontal plane. Either sense depending on requirements of application. Consult TCI regarding proper sense of polarization. Direction of Beam Maximum90 at 2 MHz, 90 at 8 MHz, 30 at 20 MHz, 20 at 30 MHz Power Gain Relative to Isotropic Antenna 6.5 dB at 2 MHz, 5 dB at 8 MHz, 6.5 dB at 20 MHz, 5.5 dB at 30 MHz EfficiencyGreater than 95% Azimuth PatternEssentially circular Shipping Weight and Volume 530-3 3500 lb. 150 cu. ft. (1600 kg. 5.9 cu. m.) 530-4 1900 lb. 95 cu. ft. (850 kg. 2.7 cu. m.) 530-5 3000 lb. 140 cu. ft. (1350 kg. 4 cu. m.) VSWR 2.5:1 maximum 2.0:1 maximum over 80% of frequency band Ground Screen RequirementNone Required Environmental Performance 530-3 & 530-4: Designed in accordance with EIA Specification RS-222C for loading of 225 km/h (140 mi/h) wind, no ice, or 145 km/h (90 mi/h) wind, 12 mm (1/2”) radial ice. 530-5: 201 km/h per EIA-222E, no ice. Table 1: Frequency Range & Size Model NumberFrequency Range HeightWidth* ft.mft.m 530-3-N230 MHz13340.6300 x 30092 x 92 530-4-N330 MHz9228.2217 x 21767 x 67 530-5-N2.7530 MHz10130.6230 x 23071 x 71 Note: Replace “N” with power code from Table 2 Table 2: Power Rating and Impedance Data Model NumberInput ImpedancePower Handling CapabilityConnector 530-N-0250 ohmsReceive onlyType N Female 530-N-0650 ohms1 kW avg. / 2 kW pkType N Female 530-N-0350 ohms10 kW Avg. / 20 kW pk1 5/8” EIA Female 530-N-2850 ohms5 kW Avg. / 10 kW pk7/8” EIA Female Note: Replace “N” with power code from Table 1 Table 3: Gain of Model 530 vs. Typical Vertically Polarized Omnis Path Length TOAGain at 3 MHz (dBi)*Gain at 12 MHz (dBi)*Gain at 20 MHz (dBi)* 530 Inverted Cone Conical Monopole 530 Inverted Cone Conical Monopole 530 Inverted Cone Conical Monopole 200 mi. (333 km) 60+631+54+3 1000 mi. (1600 km) 171+2+3044+511 *Gain calculated with antenna over average ground. 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