Codan Tactical - Antenna Comparision

ANTENNA COMPARISON TABLES
1. BASE BROADBAND
Typical Frequency Power Mast
Name / Type Benefits Constraints Directivity Performance Value Typical Application Datasheet
Range (km) (MHz) Rating (W) Suitability
Efficiency Price Point

Base to base
communications, base
to mobile when installed 12-20054-EN
Can be installed in Large under good (low noise)
80 - 1500
Inverted “V” or Horizontal installation conditions. Can be used
(depending
150 / 1kW format. Light weight, site, 1 or 2 12m/15m for efficient bi-directional
Terminated Folded on height of
(depending simple to install, cost masts typically Guyed Mast / Bi-directional / communications when
Dipole - 2 wire installation) 2 to 30
on model effective. Can be installed required 10m Premium omnidirectional installed horizontally,
(TFD)
version) at different heights to mast / CT15 or acceptable
Inverted V:
achieve different ranges Check datasheet omni-directional
0 - 80 for area required.
of communication. communications
when installed as an
inverted-V.
Can be installed in Large

80 - 1500 Identical size and
Inverted “V” or Horizontal installation WIP
(depending performance to
150 / 1kW format. Light weight, site, 1 or 2 12m/15m
Militarized on height of standard TFD. Built
(depending simple to install, cost masts typically Guyed Mast / Bi-directional /
Terminated Folded installation) 2 to 30 using ruggedized, lower
on model effective. Can be installed required 10m Premium omnidirectional
Dipole visibility components
version) at different heights to mast / CT15
Inverted V: with N-type coaxial
achieve different ranges Check datasheet
0 - 80 for area required.
connector.
of communication.
Base to base
10m Premium communications, base 12-20365-EN
Large area, with gibbet arm to mobile when installed
Can be installed in clear ground or 12m/15m under good (low noise)
Inverted “V” or Horizontal installation, Guyed Mast conditions. Can be used
50 - 2000 2 to 30 / 150 / 1kW unsuitable for
Travelling Wave format. . Can be installed when installed for efficient bi-directional
(depending 3 to 30 (depending Premium Mast Bi-directional /
Dipole - 3 wire at different heights to as inverted communications when
on height of depending on model in horizontal omnidirectional
(TWD) achieve different ranges V. CT15 / installed horizontally,
installation) on model version) format
of communication. Better 12m/15m or acceptable
performance than TFD. Guyed Mast omni-directional
Check datasheet
for area required.
when installed communications
horizontally when installed as an
inverted-V.
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1. BASE BROADBAND
Typical Frequency Power Mast
Range (km) (MHz) Rating (W) Suitability

Base to base and
Large area base to mobile
Highly efficent omni- installation, communications. 12-20186-EN
directional, can help to costly. Designed Highly efficient omni-
eliminate skip zones for short/ directional performance.
(very good short medium ranges 1CT15 / 15m High performance
Full Delta 0 - 1500 3 to 30 150 / 1kW - unsuitable Omnidirectional
range performance). Guyed Mast short/mid range,
Performs well even for long range unsuitable for long range
in areas with poor communications communications. Often
ground. used with IP remote due
Check datasheet for
area required.
to large size.
Base to base and

Less efficient base to mobile
than Full Delta, communications. 12-20302-EN
limited operating Efficient omni-directional
Efficient omni- band width performance. Good
(2 to 14MHz). CT15 /
Semi-Delta (no directional. Good performance short/
0 - 1200 2 to 14 125 / 1kW Unsuitable 12m/15m Omnidirectional
mast) short/mid range mid range, unsuitable
for long range Guyed Mast
communications. for long range
communications. communications. A
smaller, less expensive
Check datasheet for
area required.
alternative to the Full
Delta.
Large area Base to base and

Highly efficent omni-
installation, base to mobile 12-20321-EN
directional, can help to
costly. Designed communications.
eliminate skip zones
for short/ Highly efficient omni-
(very good short
medium ranges CT15 / directional performance.
range performance).
Whiskey 0 - 1800 2 to 30 1kW - unsuitable 12m/15m Omnidirectional High performance
Performs well
for long range Guyed Mast short/mid range,
even in areas with
communications unsuitable for long range
poor ground. Fully
communications. Often
militarized to MIL-
Check datasheet for used with IP remote due
STD810G. area required. to large size.
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2. BASE TUNED
Typical Frequency Power
Range (km) (MHz) Rating (W)
Restricted cable 12-20233-EN

length without Antenna with built-in
Small foot print, omni-
external power tuner system. Small
Active Tuned directional, easy to
60 - 1000 2.5 to 30 150 injection, cost Omnidirectional area to install / short
Dipole - 3048 install, short to medium
- medium coverage
distance
Check datasheet for distances
area required.
Antenna with built-in

Omnidirectional
Very small foot print, Restricted cable tuner system. Very small 12-20340-EN
when low to
omni-directional, easy length, cost area to install, used for
Active Tuned the ground,
60 - 1000 1.6 to 30 150 to install, easy to move, short - medium coverage
Dipole - 9390 bidirectional
covers short to medium Check datasheet for distances, height
area required.
when high
distance adjustable
above ground
Large skip zone,

poor short range Vertical whip antenna,
communications; requires additional TBD
requires artificial tuner. Used for long-
Very small footprint, earthing if
2 - 30 range omni-directional
Tuner omni-directional, works positioned above
9.5m Vertical Whip 80 - 2000 Tuner Omnidirectional communications in areas
dependent well with other vertical poor ground (e.g.
dependent with restricted size.
antennas, long range rooftop) Suitable with 3240, 3046
and 3049 tuners.
Check datasheet for
area required.
Large skip zone,

poor short range Long Wire antenna,
communications; requires additional TBD
requires artificial tuner. Used for long-
Very small footprint, earthing if
2 - 30 range omni-directional
Tuner omni-directional, works positioned above
Long Wire 80 - 2000 Tuner Omnidirectional communications in areas
dependent well with other vertical poor ground (e.g.
dependent with restricted size.
antennas, long range rooftop) Suitable with 3240, 3046
and 3049 tuners.
Check datasheet for
area required.
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2. BASE TUNED

Restricted cable Rugged tuner, used 12-20258-EN
Small foot print, Omni- length, relies on for base or mobile 12-2xxxx-EN
directional, easy to Tuner, cost, only operations. Typically 12-2xxxx-EN
2.5 to 30
3046 Antenna Antenna install, medium/long suitable for tuning Antenna used for whip antennas.
(antenna 150
Tuning Unit (ATU) dependent distance (low take-off lengths less than dependent Optional shock absorber
dependent)
angle), robust weather 10m. Cannot advised for high shock/
proof housing. tune closed-loop vibration environments.
antennas.
Cost effective alternative
to 3046 tuner. Can
Tunes antennas up to
operate using twin TBD
23m long. More cost-
cables to 30m length or
3049 Antenna Antenna effective than 3046, up Less rugged than Antenna
2.5 to 30 150 single coaxial cable to
Tuning Unit (ATU) dependent to 100m cable length. 3046 tuner dependent
100m length. Typically
Can tune closed-loop
used for fixed base whip
antennas.
or wire antennas.
Tuner for high power

installations; 100m 12-20328-EN
Can tune up to 1kW of 100m maximum
maximum cable length
power. Fully ruggedized. cable length, twin
from radio & tuner
2.5 to 30 Compatible as split-site components (tuner
3240 Antenna Antenna Antenna power supply. Highly
(antenna 500 / 1kW solution with separate & separate power
Tuning Unit (ATU) dependent dependent suitable for large naval
dependent) TX/RX antennas. Tunes supply), cost,
installations. Optional
antennas up to 46m minimum antenna
shock absorber advised
long. length 5m
for high shopck/vibration
environments.
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3. MOBILE FUNDAMENTAL - INTEGRATED TUNER AND WHIP SYSTEMS
Performance Small area to install; short

dependent vertical format for longer
Simple to install, fast TBD
100 - 1500 on position of range, extended horizontal
tuning, small and
(depending installation; format for improved
3040 / 3040 light. Additional riser
on vertical 2.5 to 30 150 exposed whip Omnidirectional performance and short/
(Maritime) elements can be added
/ horizontal elements more medium range. Fast
to increase length and
mounting) vulnerable to tuning, small. Available as
efficiency.
impact damage variant suitable for marine
than 9350 environments.
Better performing than 3040 12-20341-EN

Simple installation,
but with higher cost. Vertical
similar foot print Large size can
100 - 1500 format for longer range,
to the 9350, slight be unsuitable for
(depending extended horizontal format
9300 / 9230 performance advantage front mounting
on vertical 1.6 to 30 150 Omnidirectional for improved performance
Maritime over 3040. Physical (depending on
/ horizontal and short/medium range.
design makes the 9300 local vehicle
mounting) Available as 9320 variant
slightly more resistant regulations)
suitable for marine
to light impact damage.
environments.
Large size can

be unsuitable for 12-20051-EN
front mounting
Cost, simple installation,
(depending on
100 - 1500 similar foot print to the Vertical format for longer
local vehicle
(depending 9300. Physical design range, extended horizontal
regulations).
9350 / 9350M on vertical 2 to 30 125 makes the 9350 slightly Omnidirectional format for improved
Slow tune time
/ horizontal more resistant to light performance and short/
makes the 9350
mounting) impact damage than medium range.
unsuitable for 3G
the 3040.
ALE. Not rated for
6120BM 150W
power.
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3. MOBILE FUNDAMENTAL - SEPARATED TUNER AND WHIP SYSTEMS

Appropriate for
military vehicles and
applications. High Cost, more High performance, military 12-20258-EN
100 - 1800 impact resistance, complex grade 3m carbon fibre whip
(depending 2.5 to 30 low visible profile. installation. Whip linked to rugged external
3046 & 3m Carbon
on vertical (antenna 150 Whip can be extended and tuner should Omnidirectional tuner via short HV cable.
Fibre Whip
/ horizontal dependent) vertically to 7m for be located within Compatible with 3rd party
mounting) static operation. Can 30cm of each whips/wires of appropriate
tune wire antennas for other. length.
different transmission
performance.
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ANTENNA COMPARISON TABLES

Efﬁciency Price Point

Can be installed in Large

Efﬁciency Price Point

Base to base and

Large area Base to base and

Efﬁciency Price Point

Restricted cable 12-20233-EN

Antenna with built-in

Large skip zone,

Large skip zone,

Efﬁciency Price Point

Tuner for high power

Efﬁciency Price Point

Performance Small area to install; short

Better performing than 3040 12-20341-EN

Large size can

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