3046 HF Antenna Tuner
  • Fast tuning
  • High efficiency
  • Waterproof
  • MIL-STD-810G compliance
  • 2 to 30 MHz
  • 125 W RF power handling
  • Suits up to 9 m unloaded whip antennas
  • Flexible mounting
  • ALE & Frequency Hopping compatibility
  • Internal receive mode amplifier

The 3046 is a low profile, 125 W HF antenna tuning unit designed to deliver high performance and reliability in the world’s harshest environments. It provides high speed and efficient tuning of short and long whip antennas across the full operational HF band.

With a 125 W RF power handling capability, the 3046 can be used for voice (including Frequency Hopping) and data operation over the full 2 to 30 MHz frequency band. The tuner has an unlimited tune from memory capacity, and using a state-of-the-art tuning algorithm, new frequencies are tuned in typically less than one second.

The 3046's innovative circuit design ensures power delivery to the antenna is maximised, and receive mode performance is optimised by the internal receive mode amplifier. These features combine
to provide an easy-to-use, trouble-free, high performance mobile antenna solution.

Product Specifications

  • Frequency range

    2 to 25 MHz (3 m NATO / MIL spec whip)
    2 to 30 MHz (9 m NATO / MIL spec whip)

  • Power rating

    125 W PEP

  • Power consumption

    Typically 400 mA, less than 0.8 A maximum

  • Input impedance

    50Ω

  • VSWR

    Typical ≤1.5:1

  • Tuning speed

    New frequency <1 second average, memory tune <150 ms

  • Memory channels

    Unlimited (unique non-linear memory allocation)

  • DC operating range

    Codan transceiver (12 V nominal)


Mechanical :

  • Temperature

    –30 to +60°C (–22 to +140°F), 95% humidity

  • Protection

    Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Over Voltage, Over Temperature, Voltage Transients, High VSWR

  • Environmental

    MIL-STD-810G (Dust, Vibration) Immersion to IP68

  • EMC

    Designed to MIL-STD-461

  • Dimensions

    300 mm L x 250 m W x 95 mm H (11.8 in L x 9.8 in W x 3.7 in H )

  • Weight

    2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

  • Colour

    White or olive drab green


Interface :

  • RF connector

    N-type socket

  • Control

    6 pin bayonet (MIL spec)


Accessories :

  • Antennas

    3 m MIL spec whip (includes NVIS lie down kit) 9 m NATO / MIL spec antenna
    Extension & Guy Kit

  • Antenna bases

    MIL spec rubber spring
    NATO hole pattern antenna base

  • Mounting hardware

    Vehicle shock mount
    Installation kit

  • Cables

    2, 6 10 and 20 m (6.6, 19.7, 32.8 and 65.6 ft) RF coaxial cables
    2, 6 10 and 20 m (6.6, 19.7, 32.8 and 65.6 ft) control cables

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