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ELNA-Mast-Antennas
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ELNA-Mast-Antennas

Product catalog summary
Application
The document outlines the specifications and applications of mast antennas (STA 40 M, STA 50 M, STA 60 M) for maritime mobile services. These antennas are designed to endure extreme conditions, providing strength, stiffness, and reliability with minimal maintenance. They serve as vertically polarized radiators with omnidirectional patterns for transmitting and receiving signals.
Specifications
The antennas operate within a frequency range of 100 kHz to 30 MHz for receiving, with a power capacity of 15 kV eff. They feature vertical polarization and an omnidirectional pattern. The STA 40 M is 3940 mm long and weighs 11.5 kg, while the STA 60 M is 5940 mm long and weighs 12.5 kg. They are built to withstand high winds with specific deflection and bending stress limits.
Mechanical Design
Constructed from glassfibre reinforced synthetic resins with embedded electrolytic copper radiators, the antennas consist of a lower section with a base insulator and an upper section of varying lengths. The design is non-magnetic and space-efficient for installation.
Environmental and Maintenance
These antennas are highly resistant to marine environmental stress due to their chemical-resistant materials, requiring minimal maintenance, such as occasional cleaning with sweet water and detergents.
Spare Parts and Installation
A comprehensive list of spare parts is provided, including order codes for components like locking nuts and O-rings. Installation guidelines include specific hardware and torque specifications for secure mounting.
Antenna Matching Transformer (EAU 60/240/II)
This transformer improves the efficiency of receiving antennas, especially in the lower frequency range, and protects receivers from static charges. It supports a frequency range of 0.1 – 30 MHz and can handle up to 100 W of RF power.
Additional Models (STA 105 - 140 PM/M)
These models are designed for both internal and external feeding, with options for additional top fork capacitance to enhance efficiency at low frequencies. They are suitable for various installation setups and are characterized by robust construction and high RF power capacity.
Overview
The document also provides technical specifications for self-supporting mast antennas, the STA 115 C/MF/HF/E and STA 150 C/MF/HF/..., used for transmitting in frequency bands of 405 - 535 kHz and 1.5 - 30 MHz, primarily for long-distance communication.
Specifications
  • Frequency Range: Operates in MF range of 405 - 520 kHz and HF range of 1.5 - 30 MHz, expandable from 250 to 1000 kHz with different loading coils.
  • RF Load: Maximum RF load for MF is 500 Watts and for HF is 2000 Watts.
  • Impedance: MF resistance ranges from 0.5 to 4 Ohm, with capacitance between 200 to 500 pF.
  • Polarization: Vertical, with an omnidirectional characteristic.
  • Construction: Made from glass-fibre reinforced polyester, self-supporting and resistant to harsh sea environments.
  • Dimensions: STA 115 is 11.5 m tall and weighs 50 kg, STA 150 is 14.5 m tall and weighs 82 kg.
Design and Features
  • Consists of three sections: Lower Mast Section, Loading Coil Assembly, and Top Rod Assembly.
  • Loading coil and top load capacitance designed for optimal voltage distribution and efficient MF performance.
  • Top load assembly acts as a resonant shortening circuit in HF bands, enhancing long-distance communication.
  • Designed for easy interchangeability of parts, reducing inventory costs and simplifying maintenance.
Installation and Adaptability
  • STA 115 is externally fed and can be installed on supporting pipes with tilting devices.
  • STA 150 offers both internal base injection and external feeding options, allowing flexible installation above radio rooms or with external supports.
  • Designed to withstand environmental challenges such as icing, mold growth, and microbial or termite damage.
Additional Notes
  • ELNA reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
  • Modified versions available for specific applications like non-directional beacons for shore and seaborne installations.
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Catalog excerpts

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Specification Frequency range RF power Insulation Polarization Characteristic Radiator Length Weight 100 kHz - 30 MHz (receive) 15 kV eff. > 107 Ohm vertical omnidirectional diameter 65 mm (lower section) STA 40 M - approx. 3940 mm STA 50 M - approx. 4940 mm STA 60 M - approx. 5940 mm STA 40 M - approx. 11.5 kg STA 50 M - approx. 12.0 kg STA 60 M - approx. 12.5 kg light grey, similar to RAL 7035 STA 40 M - less than 165 mm STA 50 M - less than 380 mm STA 60 M - less than 870 mm STA 40 M - 990 Nm) STA 50 M - 1230 Nm) STA 60 M - 1510 Nm) represents 8 m/s 2 acceleration plus 200 km/h wind Ambient Temperature Storage Temperature 1 * STA 40 M: upper section STA 10 HV/M 2 Locking nut 3 O-Ring 4 Lower Section, complete with: 5 Base insulator 6 Insulator cap with water-protected area 7 Thrust collar 8 Sailing ring 9 Clamping cone 0 6 10 Base flange detail Application This antenna is intended to meet the requirements of maritime mobile services. It is ideally suited for extreme climatic and operational conditions, where these antennas guarantee max. strength, stiffness and reliability. It requires very low maintenance. The antenna mainly operates as a vertically polarized radiator with an omnidirectional pattern. It can be used as both transmitting and receiving antenna. Receiving antennas may be equipped with wideband toroidal core matching transformers types EAU 60/240 resp. EAU 60/240/II as per data sheet. STA = Rod Antenna K = Tilt SSB = internal feeding NDB = Non Directional Radio Beacon E = Receiving Rod Antenna TR = reinforced SSB/E = external feeding EAU = Transformer SE = Transmit Antenna PM/M = dark grey (similar to RAL 7000)

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Mechanical Specification Installation Proposal Design This very robust antenna is the result of decades long experience with glassfibre reinforced synthetic resins. The electrolytic copper radiators are embedded into the resin laminate. The antennas consist of two sections. The lower section with its base insulator has a length of approx. 3 m. This self-supporting lower “mast” section is connected with the upper section by means of a junction assembly. Upper sections are available with lengths of 1, 2 and 3 meters. The antenna is absolutely non-magnetic. Required Space Only a minimum of space...

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Application When the antenna transformer is used, short rod or wire antennas (3 to 15 m) can be connected to a coaxial cable. The antenna transformer considerably improves the efficiency of the receiving antenna, particularly in the lower frequency range, and protects the receiver from static charges. Because of the high RF power limit of 100 W, the antenna transformer can also be used for receiving antennas which have been set up close to transmitting antennas. Specification Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Ambient temperature Storage temperature Protecting rating Material of casing Color EAU 60/240/II Cable...

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External feeding STA ... PM/ E STA 105 - 140 PM/MConcrete basement for STA ... PM/ E 1 Lower section US 80 PM/E 2 Sealing cap 3 Lead-in insulator P 6 4 Holding rope 5 Shackle 6 Insulator 7 Wire feeder 8 Flat gasket 1 Lower section US 80 PM 2 Top fork capacity disk DK 4 3 Holding nut for DK 4 4 Top fork capacity STA ... D (4x) 5 Locking screw M 6 x 10 DIN 933 stainless steel (4x) 6 Upper section STA ... HV 7 Locking nut for upper section 8 O-ring 0 29.1 x 2.55 SSB = internal feeding NDB = Non Directional Radio Beacon SSB/E = external feeding PM/M = dark grey (similar to RAL 7000)

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With supporting pipes and tilting mechanisms (our tilting flange K 8 is shown on picture 7), these antennas can be used in a wide range of installation setups. An illustration of available ground networks is shown in picture 9. Mounting Proposal Picture 5 RF power is being injected through the base of the antenna as a standard (internal feeding as per picture 4). It is, however, also possible to supply the antennas as model STA … PM equipped for external feeding according to picture 8. The externally fed equipment is marked with the additional letter ”E” within the type designation (STA … PM/E)....

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Specification Frequency range RF power Insulation Polarization Characteristic Length ** (Picture 1) Color Temperature range Deflection at 150 km/h wind Max. bending moment at antenna base Static Capacitance *) 1.5 - 30 MHz (transmit) 1.1 - 30 MHz (receive) 1 kW > 107 Ohms vertical omnidirectional STA 105 PM: approx. 10.5 m (c. 35.0 ft.) STA 110 PM: approx. 11.0 m STA 120 PM: approx. 12.0 m (c. 40.0 ft.) STA 140 PM: approx. 14.0 m (c. 46.7 ft.) STA 105 PM, approx. 61.0 kg STA 110 PM, approx. 62.0 kg STA 120 PM approx. 62.0 kg ) ± 2.5 kg STA 140 PM, approx. 68.0 kg light grey, like RAL 7035 or...

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Mounting Proposal / Feeding Picture 6 Antenna Mounting support Antenna matching unit Copper base Ø 6 Operator room Rail Internal feeding with tilting flange K 8 Picture 7 ELNA reserves the right to make changes in specifications without notice. Antenna STA … PM Tilting flange K 8 Connection flange Spindle (Optional) SP/ … Decks lead-through pipe Ø 219.1 x 4.5 Knife contact Contact spring Axis Plate insulator Clamping cone

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(1) Length of antenna(2) Index ”E” (3) Index ”D 4/20” Index ”D 4/30” Standard Color 105 = 10.5 m 110 = 11.0 m 120 = 12.0 m 140 = 14.0 m for external feeding for top fork capacitance 2 m for top fork capacitance 3 m Light grey like RAL 7035 - or grey like RAL 7000 (type STA ... PM/M) other colors upon request Delivery Scope For external feeding For additional top fork capacitance Types STA 105 PM, STA 110 PM, STA 120 PM and STA 140 PM: as per picture 2 additional items 3 - 6 as per picture 8 items 2 - 5 as per picture 10 Designation STA105 PM STA 110 PM STA 120 PM_ STA140 PM top rod STA 25 HV...

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STA 70 - 100 PM/M Specification Frequency range RF power Insulation Polarization Characteristic Diameter of radiator Feeding Length Weight Color Deflection Bending stress at antenna base Temperature 1 * STA 70 PM/M: top rod STA 20 HV/M 1.5 - 30 MHz 1 kW pep (4 - 30 MHz) > 108 Ohm vertical omnidirectional 95 mm (lower section) internal (base injection) STA 70 PM/M: 7100 mm STA 80 PM/M: 8100 mm STA 90 PM/M: 9100 mm STA 100 PM/M: 9880 mm - Tolerance ± 30 mm -STA 70 PM/M: c. 25.5 kg STA 80 PM/M: c. 26.0 kg STA 90 PM/M: c. 26.9 kg STA 100 PM/M: c. 27.0 kg STA ... PM/M: dark grey, similar...

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