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CHA TD 2.0 (Tactical Dipole)
SKU Part Number: CHA-TD-2
The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband High Frequency (HF) antenna specially designed for short to long range portable and man-pack HF communication, where...
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The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband High Frequency (HF) antenna specially designed for short to long range portable and man-pack HF communication, where portability and rapid deployment are essential. The TD 2.0 is 30% lighter and simpler to setup and takedown than the original Tactical Dipole and incorporates product improvements based on experience gained through several years of rigorous field use in a wide variety of operational environments. The antenna will operate from 1.8 - 54 MHz without any adjustment and an antenna tuner or coupler is usually not required. A durable military style duffel bag with pack straps is included for easy transport and storage.

 

The CHA TD 2.0 is ideal for use by military, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS), Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) / Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN), and amateur radio operators (hams) involved in field communication and disaster preparedness. The CHA TD 2.0 is configurable to facilitate Near-Vertical Incident Sky wave (NVIS) communication and its broadband design supports Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), frequency-hopping, and spread-spectrum modes. The CHA TD 2.0 can be deployed by the operator in the field in as little as 10 minutes, using almost any available support, with no masts or guying required.

 

Specifications:

 

  • Frequency: 1.8 MHz through 54.0 MHz continuous (including all Amateur Radio Service bands 160m to 6m). An antenna tuner or coupler is usually not required.
  • Power: 100 W continuous duty cycle (AM, FM, RTTY, and all digital modes), 250W CW, and 500W PEP SSB Phone.
  • Water Resistant equivalent to IPX-4 (not laboratory tested)
  • RF Connection: UHF Plug (PL-259).
  • SWR: Typically, less than 2.0:1, subject to frequency and configuration
  • Length: 170 ft (maximum), 60 ft (minimum).
  • Space Required: 163 feet (maximum), 55 feet (minimum).
  • Weight: 4.2 lbs.

 

 

The antenna system consists of:

2 X 60’ Tinned Copper KEVLAR PTFE Wires (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) 

2 X 25’ Tinned Copper KEVLAR PTFE Wires (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) 

2 X 300 Ohm Termination Resistors (300W SSB or 100W CW)

1 X 50’ Mini Paracord & 2x 4' Mini Paracord

4 X Tent Stakes

1 X 50’ RG-58 (PL-259 connectors) & Integrated RFI Choke

1 X Duffel Bag

1 X Transformer Unit

All Stainless Steel Hardware

 

RELATED PRODUCT: CHA HPD (High Performance Dipole) wire set for CHA TD 2.0

 

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Warranty service for items we sell is available in the U.K. only, unless otherwise noted. It is your responsibility to pay freight for returned items to the U.K. and back to you for desired warranty coverage. All of our NEW products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, (Yaesu & Icom 24 months), with up to 90 days on second-hand equipment. Items returned for service must state "returned goods for repair" on the return air waybill or U.K. import customs duties apply and will be added to your invoice. For more info about returning items please contact our customer help desk, [email protected]