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Compact Adcock DF Antenna

DF-A0214
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The DF-A0214 is a single band, compact Adcock DF antenna intended for direction-finding from 500 to 2000 MHz. The antenna presents patterns suitable for the Watson-Watt estimation method, as well as 3-channel correlative DF (CIDF). The antenna offers an omnichannel output that can also be used for monitoring. The DF-A0214 combiner board has an integrated noise source for calibration, passive GPS and an electronic compass

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Specifications

Frequency range 500 - 2000 MHz
Number of channels 3
DF method Watson-Watt or 3-channel CIDF
RMS accuracy < 5° (using only pure WW)*
Polarisation Vertical
Omni-output On channel 1
Nominal input impedance 50 O
Frequency range 500 - 2000 MHz
Control - RS 485 serial at 115 kbaud
Switching time < 100 µs using serial commands < 4 µs when using dedicated lines
Integrated compass Available on RS485 serial. Accuracy 2° RMS
Stored information Model no.
RF calibration Internal noise source
Power supply 15 ±2 V DC
Power consumption < 1 W (noise source and compass off)

    Product Applications

    Signals Intelligence
  • Radio Direction Finding
  • C-ESM