Mostyn Enterprises

HF Tracking Loop Antenna

OVERVIEW
A loop antenna capable of providing over the horizon directional communication by using
the ionosphere to provide long distance links in a semi directional, operated from a
stationary position or in mobile operation.
 Block Diagram
RF Signal Loop Antenna

24VDC
24V +5 V CPU
Bias Tee Bell 202 Modem Frequency Counter
DC-DC Converter
Navigation Unit

24V +15 V
24V Filter Bias Tee HI/LO Relay Stepper Motor Stepper Motor
DC-DC Converter

24V -15 V
DC-DC Converter

Bell 202 Modem

MAIN PROCESSOR
RS232
RS4XX
USB
ETHERNET
LOG AMPLIFIER
 Technical Specifications
Two antennas, in either single or double loop configuration
Loop 1, 2-11MHz
Loop 2, 11-30MHz
Dual, 2-30MHz

Capable of traversing 360, and elevating from 0-90

Self tracking using inertial measurement unit

Power rating - 1kW

Maximum voltage potential - 30kV

Operates on 24-28V

Communication via USB, Ethernet, RSXXX

Protoype
QUESTIONS
Any questions or comments?
 Engineering Capabilities
R.F. Analogue circuit design
o Switching Systems
Digital circuit design
o Power Amplifiers
o Filters Systems integration
o Splitter/combiners
Resistive Navigation systems
Quadrature lumped Data Logging
element
o HF Antenna Tuning Units Turnkey Solutions
 Contact Details

Mostyn Enterprises (Technologies) Pty Ltd

Unit 5/12 Severn Street

St. Marys 2760, Australia

Phone: +61 (02) 9194 3470

Mobile: +61 414 716 311

Email: btainsh@mostynent.com