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Page 1: FINAL REPORT i 206-099-2128

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ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT

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OH-58A HELICOPTER

FINAL REPORT

206-099-2128

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206-099-212B

ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT FOR

OH-58A HELICOPTER (U)

Final Report

July 1969

Recession For NTIS GRA4I DTIC TAB Unannounced

""Tl

By

J. G. Mast

R. G. Henschel

By distribution/

! AvallnbUlty Codes JAvnl'l and/or

Dlst j Special

ÜNANNÜUiiüi:' Prepared Uhder Gontract DAAJ01-68-1699

For

U. S. Army Aviation Material Command Department of The Army

By

BELL HELICOPTER COMPANY

Fort Worth, Texas 76101

A Division of Bell Aerospace Corporation

89 24 045

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BY. J. Mast

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moon OH-58A ,Ant i_

»n. 206-099-212B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph

PART I

Page

1.0 Purpose 2

2.0 General Factual Data 3

3.0 Detail Factual Data 1*4

4.0 Weight Control Data 17

5.0 Conclusions

PART 11

18

6.0 Recommendations

PART III

20

Data Sheets 22

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J. Mast

CHECKED_EjL-Henschel BBU-H »Iff IIMCI ■■■ «If fin triiti L itm

MODH OH-58A »Am 2

„T 206-099-212B

1.0 PURPOSE

The objective of the task described in this report was to design, develop, and manufacture an antenna system for use with the Standard Lightweight Avionics Equipment (SLAE) on OH-58A helicopters. This final report is submitted

pursuant to paragraph 3.3.6.1* of MIL-A-7772B and naragrp^h 3.1.15 of Bell Helicooter Detail Specification 206-9U7-031, Aonendix VI.

The intenna system consists of the following functionally indeoendent comoonents:

a. A communications antenna for use with the Number One AN/ARC-11^ VHF/FM transceiver over the frequency range of 30 to 75.95 megahertz. BHC P/N 206-075-518.

b. A communications antenna for use with the Number Two AN/ARC-11U transceiver over the frequency range of 30 to 75.95 megahertz. AS-2U85/ARC-11U,, BHC P/N 206-O75-5U3.

c. A communications antenna for use with the AN/ARC-115 VHF/AM transceiver over the frequency range of 116.to 11*9.975 megahertz. BHC P/N 206-075-518.

d. A communications antenna for use with the AN/ARC-1I6 UHF/AM transceiver over the frequency range of 225 to 399.95 megahertz. AS-2487/ARC-116, BHr P/N 206-075-551.

e. A homing antenna for uae with the AN/ARC-11U VHF/FM radio. AS-2U86/ARC-114, BHC P/N 206-075-523.

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BY. J. Mast

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MODII OH-58A »Atir 3

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2.0 GENERAL FACTUAL DATA

2.1 Summary

During the period covered by this report extensive testing

of the antenna system described in BHC Peports 206-099-212

and 206-099-212A was accomplished. The results of this

testing serve to confirm that the design of the antenna

system will orovide the OH-58A helicooter with clear and

reliable communications and FM Homing.

In the course of this testing it was noted thpt severe

tail rotor modulation of received and transmitted UHF

signals was taking place. Therefore, the UHF element hps

been deleted from the vertical stabilizer antenna assembly

and has been replaced by a lightweight blade type antenna

mounted under the nose of the helicopter. Figure 1, page

U illustrates the final location of all antennas, and

photographs of the individual antennas may be found

in Figures 2 thru 5, pages 5 thru 8.

Moving the UHF antenna to this forward location has the

farther desirable effect of reducing the required trans-

mission line run by a considerable amount, thus reducing

line loss by aporoximately 2.5 db.

It was also determined during flight testing that the FM

Homing system exhibited excessive sensitivity to the roll

attitude of the aircraft. A alight modification to the tip

loading of the FM Homing diooles resulted in comnletely

successful homing throughout the 30 to 76 MHz band.

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BY J. Mast

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»nnn OH-58A pAG( 5_

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BHC Photo No. 00^985

FIGURE 2

NUMBER ONE VHF/FM AND VHF/AM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA RHC P/N 206-075-518

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BY. J. Mast

CHiCKioJL_JMschel BBLi- HELJOORXER COM^WT rill IIMII III «II • lit! ■HI» ' Mill

Moot! OH-58APAr.t 6_

RPT. 206-099-212B

BHC Photo No. 0011980

FIGURE 3

NUMBER TWO VHF/FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-21*85/ARC-11'4 BHC P/N 206-075-5^3

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»1- J. Mast

CHECKiO. R. HenscheL BEUL HEUCORXER ooMmuwv Ml) IMICI III ill ■ Mil «III« i Kill

tHOOil OH-58A PAr., 7_

tpT 206-099-212B

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BY J- Mast

cHiCKtp R. Henachel BBU. HEUCORTER COAWMNV »•it iinti in in • HIT anti i tun

MOMl OH-58A PAat 8_

„T 206-099-212B

• BHC Photo No. 001«979 FIGURE 5

VHP/FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2'486/ARC-ll4 BHC P/M 206-075-523

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2.1 Summary (Continued)

FM retransmission tests oerformed confirm that isolation

between the numbers one and two FM communication antennas

is sufficient to permit successful two-way retrpnsmission

between two ground stations seoarpted by 80 miles.

2.2 Formula

Measured antenna pattern field strengths were corrected to free space velues by the methods given by Bailey in TV & OTHER RECEIVING ANTENNAS, Chapter 5, pp. 21U-220.

Correction factors thus developed for the test frequencies used are given in Table I, cage 10.

SAMPLE CALCULATION:

R-THo "20^ 2~

h = ground antenna height above terrain = 10 ft

h. = aircraft altitude above terrain = 1000 ft

lu = height of ground antenna first oattern maximum

above terrain at aircraft location.

0 = distance between aircraft and ground station = 18 mi.

F = frequency =30.5 MHz

h = .01095

Referring to Figure 6, page 11 Free Space Correction = Ul db

(from Bailey, P.1218)^

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TABLE I

PROPAGATION CORRECTIONS

FREQUENCY MHz

30.50 40.10 46.65 49.80 54.50 57.80 60.00 65.95 72.05 75.60

L26.45 128.65 132.60 134.65 138.05 141.45 143.85 148.00 148.80 149.90

225.3 242.5 265.5 278.5 299.9 321.5 356.5 374.4 386.6 399.8

CORRECTION FACTOR db

41.0 37.0 35.0 34.5 33.5 33.0 32.5 32.0 31.0 30.5

26.00 25.95 25.90 25.85 25.80 25.75 25.70 25.65 25.60 25.55

23.5 .:•£

23.4 23.3 *

23.2 23.1 ._-■ _ ,'■■.

23.0 r.v -'?- ■

22.9 22.8 22.7 22.6

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FIGURE 6

ACTUAL RECEIVED FIELD STRENGTH RELATIVE TO FREE SPACE FIELD VS RECEIVING ANTENNA HEIGHT FACTOR

(Redrawn from Bailey, P. 218)

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BY. J. Mast

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MO0ll^i-28i_PAOI^l

RPT. 206-099-212B

2.3 Measurement Procedures

FM Homing antenna patterns were measured using the methods described in BHC Report No. 206-099-212, page 5. The radiation pattern of all other antennas described in this reoort were measured in flight using the method shown in the block diagram of Figure 7, page 13.

VSWR of the FM Homing Antennas were measured using a Hewlett-Packard Model 4815A RF Vector Impedpnce Meter. VSWR of the other antennas was measured with a Bird Model 4311 Directional Wattmeter.

2.k Applicable Documents

206-947-031

MIL-A-7772B

EL-CP1000- 0007A(1)

EL-CP1000- 0008A(1)

EL-CP1000- 0009A(1)

EL-CP1000- OOlOA(l)

MIL-E-5400J

Detail Specification for Model 206A (MOD) Light Observation Helicopter

Antenna Systems, Airborne; General Specification for the Design, Location, and Installation of

FM Communications Antenna for LOH

FM Homing Antenna for LOH

VHF Antenna for LOH

UHF Antenna for LOH

Electronic Equipment, Aircraft, General Specification for

11 March 69

27 June 56

26 Oct 67

26 Oct 67

26 Oct 67

26 Oct 67

7 Dec 66

Vf and Other Receiving Antennas by Arnold B. Bailey, John F. Rider, Publisher

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KY J. Mast

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MODH OH~58A»Afit 13

»PT 206-099-212B

AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

DIRECTIONAL GYROSCOPE

VOLTAGE TO

FREQUENCY CONVERTER

HEADING INFORMATION TRANSMITTER

ANTENNA UNDER TEST

\ 7 \ / CALIBRATED V/ RECEIVING

J ANTENNA

( NF-105

or NF-112 Y-AXIS INPUT

X-Y RECORDER

X-AXIS INPUT COMMUNICATION

FREQUENCY TO

VOLTAGE CONVERTER

1 RECE

L EVER

GROUND RECORDING STATION

FIGURE 7

ANTENNA PATTERN RECORDING SCHEME

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BY. J. Mast

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BBU- HEUCOPTHR COMPHMT Mil IMICI III HI • MIT ■HU I HI!«

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..T 206-099-212B

3.0 DETAIL FACTUAL DATA

3.1 Number One FM Communication Antenna BHC P/N 206-075-518

5

The number one FM communication antenna is a folded

radiator enclosed within the upoer half of the OH-58A

vertical stabilizer. The radiating elements of the antenna

are grounded for direct current and stPtic charges and all

matching circuitry is passive. The frequency rpnge is

30 thru 76 MHz. The antenna provides vertically polarized

radiation. VSWR in a 50 ohm system is 5:1 maximum, radiation

efficiency varies from more than 25% at 30 MHz to better

than 75% at 76 MHz, and pattern symmetry is generally

better than 10 db. Final performance results of the

206-075-518 FM communication antenna S/N 002 are given in

tabular form on Data Sheet 1, page 22 , part III of this

report. Radiation pattern polar plots may be found on

Data Sheets 2 thru 11, pp 23 thru 32 of part III.

3.2 FM Homing Antenna. AS-2486/ARC-114 FM Homing Antenna. SHC PTg 206-075-533

The FM homing antenna consists of two short vertical

radiators, one mounted on each side of the helicooter.

Each of the two elements is center fed via a balun and tip

loaded at each end to orovide the proper characteristics.

The antenna provides vertical polarization and a VSWR not

exceeding 2.5:1 in a 50 ohm system over the frequency

range of 30 thru 76 MHz. Homing caoability when tested in

conjunction with a vertical whin six feet above the ground

fed with four watts, la better than 20 statute miles with

a maximum angular error of 10 degrees and no false indications

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BY. J. Mast

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MODii OH-58A ,Aal 15

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3.2 Continued

across the 30 thru 76 MHz band. Test results on the

AS-2486/ARC-115 S/N 001 are presented on Data Sheet 12,

page 33 and polar radiation patterns on Data Sheets 13

thru 22, pp 3k thru k2 , part III.

3.3 Number Two FM Communications Antenna AS-2485/ARC-114 BHC P/N 206-075-543

The number two FM communications antenna consists of a

22 inch vertical member extending un and forward at an

angle of approximately 60 degrees from the horizontal,

topped by a kb in whip extension extending *ft nearby

horizontally. The antenna provides vertically polarized

radiation with an efficiency exceeding 25% at 30 MHz to

75% at 76 MHz, and pattern symmetry of generally better

than 10 db. A passive network in the antenna base matches

the antenna to 50 ohm with a VSWR of less than 5:1. The

AS-2W5/ARC-11U is mounted on the roof of the 0H-58A

between the upper edge of the windshield and the forward

edge of the boost cylinder cowl. Tabulated test results

for the AS-2485/ARC-114 S/N 001 are presented on Data

Sheet 23, page kl* and polar radiation oatterns on Data

Sheets 24 thru 33, pages 45 thru 54 , oart III.

3.4 VHP Communication Antenna BHC P/N 206-075-518

Like the number one FM Communication antenna, the VHF

communication antenna is integral to the OH-58A Vertical

Stabilizer. The antenna ia a vertical radiator which is

ahunt fed against a portion of the FM element in the

206-075-518 combination antenna. Matching in a 50 ohm

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CHtCKlD £i Henschel BBLJ_ HBUCOPTER cOMnwmr »til IfllCI III III fill «III! I. tlltl .,T 206-099-212B

I

3.k Continued

system to better than 2.5:1 VSWR over the 116 to 150 MHz

band is provided by a passive network. Radiation is v»rti- cally polarized at an efficiency of better than 75% and pattern symmetry is better than 10 db. Tabulated test results of the 206-075-518 VHF communication antenna S/N 002 are given on Data Sheet 3^, page 55 and radiation pattern polar plots on Data Sheets 35 thru 44, pages 56 thru 65 , part III.

3,5 UHF Communication Antenna AS-2487/ARC-116. BHfl m 206-075-551 !-

The AS-2U87/ARC-116 is a blade type antenna 5.8 inches high, 11 inches long, and 2.25 inches wide »»t its base. The antenna is mounted underneath the OH-58A with its leading edge approximately 18 inches aft of the helicopter's nose. Passive matching provides a VSWR of better than 2.5:1 in a 50 ohm system over a frequency range of 225 to 400 MHz, A vertically polarized radiation efficiency of better than 75% with pattern symmetry better than 10 db is realized with this antenna. Test results of AS-2487/ARC-116 S/N 001 are presented in tabular form on Data Sheet 45, page 66 and polar radiation plots are on Data Sheets 46 thru 55, pages 67 thru 76 , part III,

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t».0 WEIGHT CONTROL DATA

4.1 Summary

Total Weight of OH-58A Antenna System

Total Allowable Antenna System Weight

U.08 lb 18.0 lb

4.2 Number One VHF/FM and VHP/AM Communication Antennas * Difference between weights of standard vertical fin and fin including 206-075-518 VHF/FM-VHF/AM Antenna Assembly Specification Weight

Minus 0.95 lb VHF/FM - k lb VHF/AM - 3 lb

7 lb *Standard Vertical fin -13.k lb

OH-58A Vertical fin including Antennas -12.45 lb

4.3 VHF/FM Homing Antenna

AS-2486/ARC-114 BHC P/N 206-075-523 Specification Weight

2.3 lb 4.0 lb

4.4 Number Two VHF/FM Communication Antenna

AS-2485/ARC-114 BHC P/N 206-074-543

1.96 lb

Specification Weight

6.0 lb

4.5 UHF/AM Communication Antenna

AS-2487/ARC-116 BHC P/N 206-075-551

0.77 lb

Specification Weight

1.0 lb

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BY. J. Mast

CHICKID R- Henschel BBLJ- HELJCOPTER cOMnuwv flit IMICI III 411 • till »III! I. tllll

MOOil OH-58A MOI ^

«fT. 206-099-2i2B

5.0 CONCLUSIONS

Based upon the work discussed in the preceding sections

and the data nresented in Part III of this renort it is

concluded that the final antenna configuration of the

OH-58A provides performance which meets or exceeds the

resnective minimum requirements for each system.

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BY. J. Mast

CHICKIO R- Henschel BBU. HBUOOP rfllt IMICI III «•! • fill «ftll L rim

6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

Mo recommendations will be made at this time.

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MOO,! 0H-58A MO, 22

206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 1

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

S/N 002

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

MIN FREQ (MHz) VSWR

MAX (uv/M)

MIN (uv/M)

REQ (uv/M)

db Above Min Req.

30.50 4.0:1 1200 380 302 12.0

U0.10 4.3:1 680 110 348 5.8

46.65 2.8:1 1600 610 380 12.5

49.80 2.0:1 2175 880 395 14.8

5U.50 1.3:1 1500 710 417 11.2

57.80 1.3:1 1250 690 433 9.2

60.00 1.0:1 1950 1150 444 13.0

65.95 1.2:1 2600 1410 i+72 14.8

72.05 1.2:1 1800 900 501 11.0

75.60 1.4:1 2050 910 518 11.7

»NCVIOU« PAGE It BLANK

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MOPtl OH-58A,AB, 23

.„ 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 2

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

tätige 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

30.5 MHz

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CHKKto R. HepscHgl BEUL HEUCORTER COMHKNV lilt »IMtl III lit • llll «•■!■ t Mill

MooiiOHz58A_PAOi_2i.

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DATA SHEET NO. 3

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

240

kO.l MHz

130

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DATA SHEET NO. it

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

1*6.65 MHz

330 0 30

\ /^

1600 uv/M /

\ 1 ■1200 \ /

300 \ j / 60

>^^ \

•800 // ^^

07O V^A

koo/ s' \

'1/f v\ C 90

240^ 7^~ ^X Xx120

210 1 10 150

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MOOH OH-58A PA«» ^

»PT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 5

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Rnage 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

49.80 MHz

210 180

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PPT 206-099-212B rutr^n R. Henschel mi IIMCI lit MI • mi «itii i inn

DATA SHEET NO. 6

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

. 5^.5 MHz

330 C 30 1500 uv/M /

1000 V / 30CL \j

/ / 60

O^rt ^ ^* r^ jß - - *T- - 90

2WK / V, ^Ar ^120

210 1! 0 150

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MQDH OH-58A .>«. 28

RPT 206-099-71 ?R

DATA SHEET NO. 7

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Altitude 1000 feet

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„PT 206-099-2128

DATA SHEET NO. 8

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

60.00 MHz

330 C ) 30

i \ /

2000 uv/M /

30Q \ /• "^\ / ^ 60

1000 A^ \ s'

5 00 s' /

2U0^ / ^^^^_ -^—-^^\ 120

210 1 80 150

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RPT 206-Q9Q^lfB^:

DATA SHEET NO. 9

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range IS Miles Altitude 1000 feet

65.95 MHz

300,

270

2U0'

601

90!

1201

210 180 150

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CHICKED Rt Hens ehe1

MODtl OH-58A PAr.t 31

■ »T 206-099-212R

♦ DATA SHEET NO. 10

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

72.05 MHz

300

270

2k0

60

90

120

210

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DATA SHEET NO. 11

NUMBER ONE FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Altitude 1000 feet

601

901

1201

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206-099-2123 1 THECKED R. HenscheL

DATA SHEET NO. 12

FM HOMING ANTENNA j AS-2486/ARC-11U BHC P/N 206-075-523 \

S/N 001 |

FREQ (MHz)

VSWR -1(L/H) -2(R/H)

at On

COURSE 20 miles Course

ERROR , 1000 feet Reciprocal i

30.00 1.74:1 i .66:1

30.50 -5° + 5°

35.00 1.62:1 1.52:1

40.00 1.56:1 1.56:1

UG. 10 -5° + 5° i U5.00 1.56:1 1.56:1

U6.6f 0° + 5° | 49.80 -5° + 5° ! 50.00 1.64:1 1.6:1

54.50 0° 0 s i| j 55.00 1.66:1 1.66:1

57.80 -5° 0° | 60.00 1.6:1 1.56:1 -3° + 5°

65.00 1.5:1 1.48:1

65.95 -5° + 10° j 70.00 1.5:1 1.5:1

72.05 + 5° + 5° 75.60 0° + 7° ! 76.00 1.58:1 1.6:1

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BPT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 13

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2i+86/ARC-m BHC P/N 206-075-523

30.00 MHz

230 C 30

300

J <^

Si ^"\ / 60

\ /u K. / ^

\ 240 vA / \ S 120

/ 1 210 1 80 150

Plotted in Relative Voltage

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»PT 206-099-212B

300

270

2i+0

DATA SHEET NO. Ik

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-11U BHC P/N 206-075-523

36.00 MHz

330

60

90

120

210 180

Plotted in Relative Voltage

150

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DATA SHEET NO. 15

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2486/AIlC-ll'+ BHC P/N 206-075-523

U0.00 MHz

300

270

2k0

210 180

Plotted in Relative Voltage

150

6C

90

120

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»PT 206-Q99-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 16

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2486/ARC-m BHC P/N 206-075-523

45.00 MHz

330

210 180 150

Plotted in Relative VoltPge

60

90

120

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MOOil OH-58A pAni 38

BPT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 17

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-lli+ BHC P/N 206-075-523

50.00 MHz

300

270

2k0

210 180 150

Plotted in Relative Voltage

60

90

120

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DATA SHEET NO. 18

FM HOMING ANTENNA

1300

1270

|2it0

AS-2U86/ARC-llit BHC P/N 206-075-523

55.00 M Hz

210 Plotted in R«I«tly« Voitago

150

60

90

120

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CHtCiciD R- Henschel

BELX. HELICOPTER COMPVSNV »on IMICI in »ii • fan won» i mil

Mnnn OH-58A PAf.F ^J-

BPT 206-099-2123

DATA SHEET NO. 20

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-1L4 BHC P/N 206-075-523

65.00 MHz

330

300

270

240

210 180 150

Plotted in Relative Voltage

60

90

120

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RPT 20^-099-2I2B

300

270

240

DATA SHEET NO. 21

FM HCMING ANTENNA AS-2i4-86/ARC-llit BHC P/N 206-075-523

70.00 MHz

210 180 150

Plotted in Relative Voltpge

60

90

120

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DATA SHEET NO. 22

FM HOMING ANTENNA AS-2i+86/ARC-m BHC P/N 206-075-523

76.00 MHz

330

300

270

240

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MODIl_0HI58A_PA6|JiiL

206-Q99-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 23

NUMBER r«) FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2^85/ARC-m BHC P/N 206-075-543

S/N 001

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

FREQ (MHz) VSWR

MAX (uv/M)

MIN (uv/M)

MIN REQ

(uv/M) db Above Min Req,

30.50 2.7:1 2100 1650 302 16,8

U0.10 2.6:1 1160 630 348 10.5

46.65 2.9:1 870 440 380 7.2

U9.80 2.9:1 910 400 395 7.3

54.50 3.3:1 760 340 417 5.3

57.80 2.7:1 1260 575 433 9.2

60.00 2.8:1 1130 292 444 8.1

65.95 2.0:1 1340 440 472 9.1

72.05 1.7:1 1440 600 501 9.1

75.60 1.8:1 640 205 518 1.6

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«PT 206-099-2I2B

DATA SHEET NO. 2k

NUMBER WO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-114 BHC P/N 206-075-5'+3

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

30.50 MHz

300

270

240

60

90

120

210

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DATA SHEET NO. 25

NUMBER TWO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2486/ARC-m BHC P/N 206-075-5U3

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

kO.l MHz

330 ) 30 1200 uv/M /

300 \y

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^60

uoo / x^/"^

V- 90 270—f ^

w 1 ^120

21*0^ \ / y<^ 210 1 0 150

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«PT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 26

NUMBER TWO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-114 BHC P/N 206-075-5U3

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

46.65 MHz

330

240

60

90

120

210 180 150

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BPT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 27

NUMBER TWO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-11'+ BHC P/N 206-075-543

Altitude 1000 feet

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DATA SHEET NO. 28

NUMBER TOO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2U86/ARC-114 BHC P/N 206-075-5«

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

5i*.50 MHz

330 ) 30

\ 800 uv/M /

A ' 600 Jr\

300 1 \ 400 / S . ̂ 60

\\\

200/ s^ \

9 70 r ^^\ 90

240 /\ X120

210 1 10 150

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DATA SHEET NO. 29

NUMBER WO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2't86/ARC-ll'+ BHC P/N 206-075-543

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

57.80 MHz

330

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MODIl OH-58A pA0| 51

»PT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 30

NUMBER TWO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2i+86/ARC-llU BHC P/N 206-075-5U3

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

60.00 MHz

330

601

90

1201

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DATA SHEET NO. 31

NUMBER TWO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2486/ARC-lIif BHC P/N 206-075-543

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

65.95 MHz

330

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DATA SHEET NO. 32

NUMBER TWO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2U8G/ARC-11U BHC P/N 206-075-543

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

72.C5 MHz

330

300

270

240'

60

90

120

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DATA SHEET NO. 33

NUMBER TOO FM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2^86/ARC-m BHC P/N 206-075-543

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

75.60 MHz

330 ( ) 30

3oa \ /~v -eOOuv^M / 60

koo y—. ^^

207 /^^^N

070 ^-> ^S 90

2ucr /

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120

210 11 30 150

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DATA SHEET NO. 3U

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

S/N 002

inge 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

FREQ (MHz) VSWR

MAX (uv/M)

MIN (uv/M)

MIN REQ

(uv/M) db Above Min Req.

126.it5 l.U:l 1750 940 5 20 10.6

128.65 1.5:1 2250 930 12.8

132.60 1.7:1 1260 475 7.7

134.65 2.0:1 1050 555 6.1

138.05 1.4:1 880 405 4.6

lUl.ifS 1.4:1 1050 550 6.1

1U3.85 1.0:1 1340 690 8.2

1U8.00 1.8:1 1350 805 8.3

1U8.80 1.8:1 670 440 2.2

1U9.90 1.9:1 1125 655 s: >0 6.7

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MOPil OH-58A .A«. 56

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DATA SHEET NO. 35

VHP COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-5L8

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

300

270

2UO

126.45 MHz

60

90

120

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DATA SHEET NO. 36

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

128.65 MHz

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DATA SHEET NO, 37

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

132.60 MHz

330 0 30 V I /

\

1200 uv/M /

\ /" 800 /

300 \ / / /

„ 60

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S120

h 210 15 0 150

'1 5

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DATA SHEET NO. 38

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

13^.65 MHz

330 0 30

\ 1000 uv/M /

\/- \ / , /

60

300 J\ ™V ' /

^x\ - 25o/ s' J

9 7n \ ^\\ L^ ^? -in

Ihb' V K>^ X120

210 1 30 \

150

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unnt, OH-58ApAP.t 60

206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 39

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feat

138.05 MHz

300

270

240'

60

90

120

210 180 150

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DATA SHEET NO. i»0

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

mi.kS MHz

330 C 30

\ 1000 uv/M /

300 \r 750\ / 60

x\/\ '

■500 / / s'

17A \^

250/ ^X^X

90

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2i+(r

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120

210 18 0 \

150

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DATA SHEET NO. 41

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-5L8

Range IS Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

143.85 MHz

300,

270

2k0

60

90

120

210 180 150

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DATA SHEET NO. k2

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

330

148.00 MHz

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DATA SHEET NO. W

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

148.80 MHz

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Mooi. OH-58A >Ar.t 65

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DATA SHEET NO. 44

VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BHC P/N 206-075-518

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

149.90 MHz

60

90

120

210 180 150

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DATA SHEET NO. 45

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2487/ARC-116 BHC P/N 206-075-551

S/N 001

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 feet

FREQ (MHz) VSWR

MAX (uv/M)

MIN (uv/M)

MIN REQ

(uv/M) db Above Min Req.

225.3 1.4:1 5500 2850 5 20 20.5

242.5 2.0:1 3900 2780 17.4

265.5 2.0:1 8300 4300 24.0

278.5 2.2:1 3500 2300 16.6

299.9 1.8:1 6300 3500 21.6

321.5 1.5:1 6500 3750 22.0

356.5 1.9:1 5500 3450 20,5

37U.4 1.9:1 7800 3950 23.5

386,6 1.7:1 5800 4400 21.0

399.8 1.4:1 4500 2000 5 20 18,8

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CHICICID R- Henschel BBU. HBLJCOITBI« coMmuw »•II IMItt ill III ■ lilt VMIi I. Iflll

M»n,. OH-58A pAOI 67

»PT. 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 46

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2U87/ARC-116 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

225.30 MHz

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.PT 206-09S

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DATA SHEET NO. U7

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2i487/ARC-U6 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

242.50 MHz

3V30 0 30

\ 5000 uv/M /

\ 4000 /

Y ■ 3000 /^\ 300 /\ 60

^y^ \ " 2000 / | ^^

(\\- ™f/\ • 90

'120 2k0^ /N.

1

210 18 0 150

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DATA SHEET NO. /+8

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2^87/ARC-U6 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

265.50 MHz

60

90

120

210 180 150

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«PT 2Q6-099-2I2B

DATA SHEET NO. 49

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2i487/ARC-U6 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

278.50 MHz

330

\

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400 uv/M

-a^jo

300

f \

/

V 200 /

/

100/

270 A / J^^

30

60

90

1 i

240 120

210 180

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DATA SHEET NO. 5.0

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS - 2 i» 87/ARC-116 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

299.90 MHz

300

270

2^0

210 180 150

60

90

120

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■ PT 206-099-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 51

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2i487/ARC-L16 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

321.50 MHz

300

270

2U0

210 180 150

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DATA SHEET NO. 52

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2it87/ARC-116 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

356.50 MHz

210 180

60

90

120

150

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DATA SHEET NO. 53

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UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2i*87/ARC-I16 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

374.40 MHz

330 0 30 \ i /

\ 9000 uv/M /

\ 7500 /

\ /^^ ^eooo^^^x/

300L Y ■ usoo / j S 60

^XTx ■ 3000 / / ^^

y\\- \im s' \

270 ^^ \\ LS ^^v^ 90

120 240 ^z A^ /

210 15 0 \

150

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MOOIl OH-58ApAar 75

RPT 2Q6-09q-717R

DATA SHEET NO. 54

UHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AS-2487/ARC-U6 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

386.60 MHz

330

300

270

2k6

210 ISO 150

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CHICKIO R- Henschel BEUL. HBLJCORTER COMPANY • III IMICI III lit • lilt ■•111 I Mill

Mfinn OH-58ApAr.t 76

,,T 206-Q99-212B

DATA SHEET NO. 55

UHF COMMUNICATION ^-ITENNA AS-2487/ARC-I16 BHC P/N 206-075-551

Range 18 Miles Altitude 1000 Feet

399.80 MHz

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The OH-58A Communication Antenna System consists of a 30-76 MHz antenna and a 116-1.50 MHz antenna, both integral to the helicopters vertical stabilizer, a combination blade and whip 30-76 MHz antenna mounted on the cabin roof and a 225-400 MHz antenna mounted under the nose of the helicopter. FM homing is provided by a pair of vertical dipoles, one mounted on each side of the helicopter. All antenna utilize completely passive matching. Extensive testing has shown that this system provides excellent performance in all respects. Radiated field strengths exceed minimum requirements by as much as Ik db and pattern symmetry ia generally better than 10 db. There are no false FM homing indications across the 30-76 MHz band. Isolation between the two 30-76 MHz communication antennas is sufficient to allow retransmission between two ground stations separated by 80 miles.

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