Tower, Guyed, Uninsulated for Moderate Gain VHF/UHF Antenna System, Specification Faa-E-2332

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Overview

The Tower, Guyed, Uninsulated for Moderate Gain VHF/UHF Antenna System, Specification Faa-E-2332 (6930.6) is a public-domain FAA order, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher: FAA
Document: 6930.6
Pages: 1

Key points

This order approves the use of Specification FAA-E-2332 for the design, fabrication, and packaging of guyed antenna towers.
The new VHF/UHF antenna system is intended to enhance long-range ground-air-ground communication for transoceanic air routes.
Current EF facilities are inadequate due to ionospheric blackout and delays in data transmission.
The moderate gain VHF/UHF antenna system has demonstrated improved communication capabilities.
Procurement of towers for the new antenna system must comply with Specification FAA-E-2332.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Specification FAA-E-2332?

The specification covers the requirement for the design, fabrication, and packaging of guyed antenna towers to support the Moderate Gain VHF-UHF Antenna System.

Why is there a need for a new antenna system?

The existing standard RCAG facility cannot provide adequate communication coverage for low altitude aircraft located 200-250 miles offshore, and current systems are less than satisfactory due to ionospheric blackout.

Who should inquiries regarding the specification be directed to?

Inquiries should be directed to the Chief, Environmental Development Division, RD-400.

How can I obtain a copy of Specification FAA-E-2332?

Requests for copies should be directed to the Chief, System Standards Branch, RD-420.

What is the significance of the moderate gain VHF/UHF antenna system?

Experimentation has shown that it significantly improves communications compared to existing systems.

Document

DEPARTMENT OP TllANSPOITATION

. ORDER

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRAnON 6930. 6 2/19/68 TOWER, GUYED, UNINSUIA~ ·FOR MODERATE GAIN VHF/UHF ANTENNA SYSTEM, StnBJ: SPECIFICATIONFAA·E-2332 1. PURPOSE. This order approves and implements the use of the subject specification developed by the Systems Research and Development Service.

This specification covers the requirement for the design, fabrication, and packaging of guyed antenna towers to support the M::>derate Gain VHF-UHF Antenna System for installation at selected RCAG sites.

BACKGROUND. A requirement exists to provide an improved support tower for the new VHF/UHF antenna system which has been developed to euhance long-range, ground-air-ground communication with aircraft using trans oceanic air routes. The present system of EF facilities is less than satisfactory due to sustained period of ionospheric blackout' and delays in data transmission. Additionall7, the existing standard RCAG facility cannot provide adequate communication coverage for low altitude aircraft located 200-250 miles off shore. Experimentation with a moderate gain VHF/UHF antenna system has shown a marked improvement in communications, and a standard design for the supporting structure for the new antenna system has been developed.

APPLICATION. Procurement of towers and antenna supports for the M:::>derate 3· Gain VHF/UHF Antenna System for approved projects shall be in accordance with the above specification. Specification FAA-E-2332 is being added to the Specification Currency List (Handbook) RD P 4405.2.

4. SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND COPIES. Any inquiries regarding the subject specification should be directed to the Chief, Environmental Development Division, RD-400. Requests for copies of FAA-E-2332 should be directed to the Chief, System Standards Branch, RD-420.

AUTHENTICATION.

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