ETS-Lindgren 3109 User manual

Model 3109
Biconical Antenna
User Manual

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Revision Record | MANUAL 3109 | Part #399038, Rev. F
Revision
Description
Date
A—C
Initial Release; updates / edits
1989—2002
D
Added P/XP options
October, 2002
E
Updated PX branding; updated
Mounting Instructions;rebrand
February, 2009
F
Updated Physical Specifications
October, 2011

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Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings................................................v
1.0 Introduction..........................................................................7
Optional Items ............................................................................................ 8
Model 3109P—Portable Elements ...................................................... 8
Model 3109PX—Extended Portable Elements.................................... 8
Carrying Cases................................................................................... 8
Tripod Options.................................................................................... 9
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin ............................................... 10
2.0 Maintenance .......................................................................11
Annual Calibration .................................................................................... 11
Replacement and Optional Parts .............................................................. 12
Service Procedures .................................................................................. 12
3.0 Specifications.....................................................................13
Electrical Specifications............................................................................ 13
Physical Specifications ............................................................................. 14
Model 3109....................................................................................... 14
Model 3109P (With Portable Elements)............................................. 15
Model 3109PX (With Extended Portable Elements) .......................... 16
4.0 Assembly Instructions ......................................................17
5.0 Mounting Instructions .......................................................19
Additional Mounting Options..................................................................... 20
4-TR Mounting Options..................................................................... 20
7-TR and Mast Mounting Options...................................................... 21
2x2 Boom Mounting Options............................................................. 22
6.0 Application .........................................................................23
7.0 Typical Data........................................................................25
Model 3109 Typical Data.......................................................................... 25
Model 3109 Antenna Factor.............................................................. 25
Model 3109 Gain .............................................................................. 26
Model 3109 VSWR ........................................................................... 27
Model 3109 Half-Power Beamwidth.................................................. 28

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Model 3109 Forward Power @ 1 M–Derived from AF....................... 29
Model 3109 Forward Power @ 3 M–Derived from AF....................... 30
Model 3109 Forward Power @ 3 M–Measured over
Conducting Ground........................................................................... 31
Model 3109 Forward Power @ 3 M–Measured over Ferrite Ground.. 32
Model 3109P Typical Data........................................................................ 33
Model 3109P VSWR......................................................................... 33
Model 3109PX Typical Data...................................................................... 34
Model 3109PX Antenna Factor......................................................... 34
Model 3109PX Gain.......................................................................... 35
Model 3109PX VSWR....................................................................... 36
Model 3109PX Forward Power @ 3 M—Derived from AF................. 37
Model 3109PX Forward Power @ 3 M—Measured over Conducting
Ground.............................................................................................. 38
Appendix A: Warranty .............................................................39

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Note: Denotes helpful information intended to
provide tips for better use of the product.
Caution: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow
instructions could result in minor personal injury
and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
Warning: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow
instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury
and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety,
regulatory, and other product marking information.