FANLITE - csantennas.com

1 W w w . c s a n t e n n a s . c o mTel: - Fax: Commonly known as the LFH, this antenna is available in .6 to 30 MHz, 2 to 30 MHz, 3 to 30 MHz, and 4 to 30 MHz models with various input power options up to 0 kW. This datasheet provides primary information on the most popular model, the LFH230/ /VE 2 30 MHz kW antenna, (NSN 5985-01-342-9592).The FANLITE is a tactical, quick erect base station type of antenna which can be erected by one or two personnel in less than 30 minutes. It provides true broadband capability in a NVIS plus omnidirectional pattern and has repeatedly demonstrated excellent connectivity to all stations within a 2,000 mile circle. Broadband 2 to 30 MHz Rapid deployment Light, compact manportable package Excellent performance characteristics 0 to 2,000 mile range, omnidirectional kW continuous operation Ideal for frequency-agile and ALE radios Available options: Reconfigurable kit for long range 400 W, 4 kW, 0 kW options Fixed-station version, LFH (P) 50 mph Hurricane capable versionIn Service WithAN/TSC 07 Quick Reaction Package (QRP)AN/TRC 8 Air Logistics Communication Elements (ALCE)(NSN 5985-01-342-9592ZX)An Amphenol CompanyC&S ANTENNASL ightweight manportable HF Broadband AntennasFANLITE FANLITE manportable Theater Range FH Antennaw w w.

2 C s a n t e n n a s . c o mTel: - Fax: Provided Omnidirectional theater range HF skyware communications Long range directional communications (optional)Applications Temporary Base Stations Contingency Communications Emergency Communications Short-Range Communications in Mountainous or Difficult Terrain Counter-Narcotics Operations Ground to Air Shore to Ship Diplomatic Communications (Rooftop Mount available) Covert Communications (Low-profile Kit available)DescriptionThe LFH230/ /VE FANLITE antenna is a lightweight, transportable HF wire antenna intended primarily for omnidirectional skywave communications to a range of about 2,000 miles, including short-range Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) operation. Supplied in a rapidly assembled kit form, the antenna is designed for use with C&S Antenna s telescopic CARRYMAST.

3 When erected on one of these masts, the LFH may be set up by two people in less than 25 antenna is rated for kW continuous operation and is broadband, with a VSWR average of better than .7: from 2 to 30 MHz. An antenna coupler is not primary configuration is a fan dipole. Viewed from above, the elements resemble a bow tie. In this configuration, the center of the antenna beam over the lower portion of the HF band is directed straight upwards for optimum NVIS operation. Here the radiation pattern is omnidirectional dB over the frequency range 2 to 8 MHz at angles at or above 60 above the horizon. At higher frequencies, the antenna beam becomes approximately hemispherical, providing useful single-hop performances to about 2,000 OptionsFor directional long range communications (2,000+ miles), the antenna may be deployed as a sloping vee or sloping long wire using C&S Antenna s available SVK reconfiguration covert operations, the fan dipole may be deployed without an antenna mast.

4 In this configuration, a central ground stake and camouflaged nonconducting rods are used to support the antenna and balun at a height of 18 inches. The additional equipment necessary for this low-profile vertical incidence configuration weighs less than 2 kg (5 lb) and is available as an optional accessory kit: LFH(C). A fixed version of the FANLITE is also available from C&S Antennas. This model, the LFH(P), provides omnidirectional communications to ranges in excess of 2,000 miles, has permanent fixtures and a conventional copper wire antenna curtain, and can be supplied suitable for ground or rooftop Antenna s lightning protection kit (LPK) is designed to divert lightning strike energy to ground via a deliberate and controlled 230 LFH 330A64 m (2 0 ft)48 m ( 50 ft)32 m ( 06 ft)B m (60 ft) m (45 ft) m (30 ft)ResistorsABAntennaBalunMast280 280 237 An Amphenol CompanyC&S ANTENNASQ uoted performance parameters are provided to offer typical or range values only and may vary as a result of normal manufacturing and operational conditions.

5 Extreme operational conditions and/or stress on structural supports is beyond our control. Such conditions may result in damage to this product. Improvements to product may be made without Specificationsw w w . c s a n t e n n a s . c o mTel: - Fax: Range:2 to 30 MHzInput Impedance:50 ohmsVSWR:< .7: across bandPower Rating: kW continuousPolarization:HorizontalGain:re fer to Gain Table on page 4 MECHANICALW eight: 9 kg (42 lb)Stowed x x m ( 0 x 0 x 24 in)Deployed Size:48 x m ( 50 x 45 ft)Erection Time:25 minutes (2 people) with C&S Antenna s CARRYMAST telescopic mastMax Wind Speed: 45 km/hr (90 mph)Temperature Range:-40 to + 60 FAntenna Elements:Kevlar & copperFittings:Stainless steelLFH Fan DipoleELECTRICALF requency Range:2 to 30 MHz (8 to 26 MHz optimum)Input Impedance:50 ohmsVSWR:< : across bandPower Rating: kW continuousPolarization:HorizontalGain:re fer to Gain Table on page 4 MECHANICALW eight: 9 kg (42 lb)Stowed x x m ( 0 x 0 x 24 in)Deployed Size:86 x 76 m (280 x 250 ft)Erection Time.

6 20 minutes (2 people) with C&S Antenna s CARRYMAST telescopic mastMax Wind Speed: 45 km/hr (90 mph)Temperature Range:-40 to + 60 FAntenna Elements:Kevlar & copperFittings:Stainless steelLFH Sloping Vee Configuration (available option)OptionsLFH400 W balunMastC&S Antenna s CARRYMAST CTM9, CTM 0, CTM 2 or CTM 5 LPKL ightning Protection KitLFH(P)Permanent Site Version (rooftop mounting details on request)LFH(C)Covert Operations Kit (details on request)SVKKit to reconfigure to sloping vee or sloping long wireAn Amphenol CompanyC&S ANTENNASREV03 0 Quoted performance parameters are provided to offer typical or range values only and may vary as a result of normal manufacturing and operational conditions. Extreme operational conditions and/or stress on structural supports is beyond our control.

7 Such conditions may result in damage to this product. Improvements to product may be made without Gain & Radiation DiagramsAn Amphenol CompanyC&S ANTENNASw w w . c s a n t e n n a s . c o mTel: - Fax: Dipole 6 MHzFan Dipole 10 MHzFan Dipole 16 MHzTypical Power Gain (dBi)Frequency (MHz)23468 0 2 6203040 Fan .00+ + + + + + Vee 280 .8+ .7+ + + + + + + : . The sloping vee data refers to an antenna with 86 m (280 ft) leg Power gain for sloping vee assumes apex angle between legs is 50 for frequencies between 24 MHz and 35 for frequencies above 24 MHz. This equates to leg spacings of 73 m (237 ft) and 53 m ( 72 ft) Gains are stated for antennas supported on a 5 m ( ft) mast over average ground. (Conductivity 0 mS/m; relative permittivity 0). Sloping Vee 6 MHzSloping Vee 10 MHzSloping Vee 16 MHz