Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

TM 11-5985-371-12&P

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

Section II.

1-9. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features.

a. General. Antenna AS-3577/GRC is a portable, omnidirectional, broad band

antenna.

b. Purpose. The antenna provides for transmission and/or reception of rf energy

in the 2-30-MHz frequency range.

c. Used With. It is suitable for use with any high frequency (hf) single side

band (SSB) radio on a normal path length of O-380 miles (0-611 km).

d. Mobility. Components are packed in one carrying case weighing 260 1bs (108

kg). Four persons are required to lift or carry the carrying case. The antenna

assembly can be unpacked and erected by two persons in 2 hours and disassembled and

packed for movement in 2 1/2 hours.

e. Site Requirements. The antenna requires a minimum siting area of 120 feet by

70 feet (36.6 by 21.4 meters).

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