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Antenna T-3002 accessory
MODELS LP-1001
LP-1002
LP-1005
An antenna array with the Model T-3002 accessory

25 KW ROTATABLE HF LOG PERIODIC ANTENNAS

NATO STOCK 5985-00-121-4334 (LP-1001)
5985-01-426-4277 (LP-1002)
5985-145-2962 (LP-1005)

WR W Chart The LP-1001, LP-1002 and LP-1005 antenna arrays are designed for medium and long range high frequency applications. These antennas provide high reliability coupled with high efficiency while exhibiting low VSWR and high, effective radiated power. They may be mounted on a tower for fixed azimuth path applications or mounted atop a rotator where multiple azimuths can be selected. The LP-1001 and the LP-1005 are log periodic dipole arrays consisting of linear dipoles from 6 through 30 MHz and inductively taper- loaded dipoles from 3 to 6 MHz for the model LP-1005 and 4 to 6 MHz for the LP-1001. The LP-1002 is a log periodic array consisting of linear dipoles from 6 to 40 MHz. These antennas are all capable of 25 kW average power, 50 kW PEP power. The design of these antennas results in arrays of minimum physical size while providing a high efficiency antenna product. Additionally, they are also designed to withstand the rigors of extreme environmental conditions.

The boom support structure is manufactured of 6061-T6 aluminum extruded members, secured with high strength stainless steel, galvanized steel and corrosion resistant hardware. The transmission line connecting the dipole elements is composed of a unique, balanced to unbalanced feed line, terminating in a standard EIA coaxial line. The coaxial portion is air dielectric with Teflon* spacers, separating the center conductor and outer conductor at specified intervals. It is recommended that the transmission line be pressurized with dry air or SF6 for high power applications. The extreme ends of all coaxial transmission lines are terminated with a 15 PSI relief valve, allowing for automatic line purging simply by increasing line pressure to beyond 15 PSI. All radiating elements are structurally tapered, telescoping aluminum tube sections providing minimum weight, consistent with maximum strength and minimum drag.

The longest four elements on the LP-1001 and LP-1005 are base inductively loaded with helical copper coils, connected to their respective transmission line position and elements at stainless steel terminals. All element center insulators are composed of compressed laminate fiberglass for high electrical, as well as mechanical, strength.
Chart 1 Typical VWR for LP-1002
VWR for LP-1001 and LP-1005
Chart 2 Typical VWR for LP-1001 and LP-1005
 
Specification Summary LP-1001, LP-1002 and LP-1005
 Model Number
  LP-1005   LP-1001   LP-1002

Military nomenclature

Part of AS-3515/GRC

Part of OE-175/FRC

Part of AS-2178/G

National stock number

5985-00-121-4334

5985-00-009-0131

5985-00-145-2962

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency range

3.0 - 30.0 MHz

4.0 - 30.0 MHz

6.0 - 40.0 MHz

Power handling capability

     

PEP/average

50/25 kW

50/25 kW

50/25 kW

Polarization

Horizontal

Horizontal

Horizontal

Cross polarization (in dB,+/- down)

20

20

20

Forward gain over average soil

Conditions at 100 ft/30.5 m (in dBi)

10-13.5

10-13.5

10-13.5

Front to back ratio (in dB, nominal)

14

14

14

Maximum VSWR

(with respect to 50Ω)

3:1 (3-4 MHz)

2:1 (4-30 MHz)

2:1

2:1

Input impedance

50 Ω

50 Ω

50 Ω

Input connector

1-5/8" EIA

1-5/8" EIA

1-5/8" EIA

Azimuth half power beam

width (average)

70º

70º

70º

Structural Characteristics

Boom length

72 feet/21.95 meters

72 feet/21.95 meters

64 feet/19.66 meters

Longest element

104.16 feet/31.75 meters

87 feet/26.65 meters

81 feet/24.69 meters

Turning radius

63.5 feet/19.35 meters

54 feet/16.46 meters

51 feet/14.94 meters

Total number of elements

19

19

14

Wind loading capability

No ice

120 mph/193.08 kph

140 mph/225 kph

140mph/225 kph

Radial ice 0.25" (6.3 mm)

80 mph/128.7 kph

100 mph/161 kph

100 mph/161 kph

Net weight

2100 lbs/955 kg

1695 lbs/700.45 kg

1400 lbs/636.36 kg

Shipping weight

3650 lbs/1659 kg

3408 lbs/1546 kg

2102 lbs/955.3 kg

Shipping volume

242 cu ft/6.85 cu m

280.4 cu ft/7.94 cu m

121.9 cu ft/3.45 cu m

Wind surface area

120 sq ft/11.15 sq m

108 sq ft/10.03 sq m

88 sq ft/8.18 sq m

Notes
The following optional accessories are available:

Model T-3002 Heavy duty dual 80 foot tower structure with ground level rotator and remote control unit (DRC-3) and a 100 foot rotating mast.

* Teflon is a registered Trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Co



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