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FAST TUNE AUTOMATIC
500 WATT ANTENNA
COUPLER
The RF-382 Series couplers efciently and automatically match the output
of 125 to 500 watt transceivers to a wide variety of whip, dipole, and
long-wire antennas over the frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz. Tuning
time from memory is less than 200 milliseconds.
RF-382 SERIES
RF-382 Series couplers operate with ALE communications systems that require very
fast frequency change. Rugged and reliable, they operate under the most severe
environmental conditions in vehicular, transportable, shipboard, and xed station
applications.
The RF-382 Antenna Coupler is designed for direct interface with Falcon II
systems and is fully compatible with the built-in MIL-STD-188-141B and STANAG-4538
Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) protocols.
The coupler requires a control cable and RF coax interface to connect to the associated
transceiver. Separation can be up to 250 feet (76 m). A high voltage ceramic
insulator provides the connection to the antenna. It is also equipped with a 50-ohm
N-connector antenna port for coaxial connection to a xed site broadband or resonant
antenna.
Internal built-in test to the module level provides rapid diagnostic troubleshooting and
repair. In addition, all key operating parameters are continually monitored during
operation. If parameters are exceeded, a coupler fault is reported to the radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR: RF-382 SERIES
HIGH VOLTAGE ANTENNA PORT
Up to 150 Watts PEP and Average: 1.6 to 30 MHz: 9 to
35 foot whips; 35 to 150 foot long wires; 40 to 100 foot
Rated RF Input
Tuning Capability
Tuning Accuracy
New Frequency
Tuning Time
Efficiency
dipoles (including RF-1912 and RF-1936)
Up to 500 Watts PEP; 400 Watts Average: 1.6 to 30
MHz: 75 to 150 foot long wires; 1.6 to 30 MHz: 40 to 100
foot dipoles (including RF-1912 and RF-1936); 2.5 to 30
MHz: 35 foot whips; 4 to 30 MHz: 24 foot whips; 6 to 30
MHz: 16 foot whips
Automatically tunes to 50 ohms to within a VSWR of 2:1,
Typical is less than 1.5:1.
200 ms tuning from memory based on prior tuneup. Initial
tune time on new frequency typically less than
3 seconds (8 seconds maximum)4 seconds maximum,
typically less than
.5 seconds
Efficiency depends on frequency, antenna length,
and ground plane
50-OHM ANTENNA PORT
Rated RF Input
Antennas
Up to 400 Watts PEP and Average
Broadband and dipole resonant fixed frequency antennas
that remain 50-Ohm resistive
ELECTRICAL
Channel Capability 480 channel memory
Protection from high VSWR, high temperature,
RF over-voltage and over-current
Lightning surge protection on all control lines and the RF
Protection Features
Receive Bypass Automatic and manually controlled receive bypass
BIT Fault isolation to module level
path
Antenna static bleed drain
Can tune or key into an open short without
damage
INSTALLATION
Primary Power Requirements
Remote Capability
Weight 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Size
Mounting
Accessories Supplied
10 to 32 VDC at 4 amps maximum during tuning,
1.6 amps maximum when tuned
Up to 250 foot (75m) separation between
transmitter and coupler
7.65H x 11.25W x 18.5D inches
(including projections)
19.4H x 28.6W x 47.0D cm
(including projections)
Four mounting hole dimensions: 7.25 x 15 inches (18.4 x
38.1 cm)
Type N RF coaxial mating cable connector,
control cable mating connector, cable fabrication material,
coupler mounting hardware, installation material, and the
Intermediate Maintenance manual
ENVIROMENTAL
Test Method Per MIL-STD-810G
Shock and Vibration Ground Mobile
Immersion 3 feet (0.9 m) of water
Operating Temperature –40°C to +70°C
ACCESSORIES AND CABLES
Cables
Shock Mounts
Sun Shield 10330-9250 (for hard mount coupler only)
Safety Cover 10208-0014-01
Control: 10181-9823
Coax: 10181-9824
Tracked Vehicles: RF-383VM-01
Wheeled Vehicles: RF-384VM-03
COLORS AVAILABLE
Color
Harris Corporation
RF Communications Division
1680 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14610, USA
585-244-5830
rf.harris.com
RF-382A-15 is CARC Green 383; RF-382-04 is Navy Gray;
RF-382A-34 is NATO Green 285; RF-382-44 is CARC Tan
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information of defense articles“ or as “advertising printed material” per the EAR. Falcon is
a registered trademark of Harris Corporation. Specications are subject to change without
notice. © 2015 Harris Corporation 08/15 DS-208D
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