GS-2/3/4
328-336 MHz Glide Slope Antennas


Applications:
Glide slope antennas are used to provide vertical guidance to aircraft during approach and landing of an aircraft under instrument flight rules.
Features:
The glide slope antennas are designed to withstand 100 mph wind, ½-inch radial ice, temperature range of -50C to 70C, and 100% humidity. All elements of the GS-2 and GS-3 are equipped with de-icing heaters and thermostats.
Characteristics:
Glide slope antennas operate on a frequency of 328 to 336 MHz on a nominal impedance of 50 Ohms and power up to 50 watts. A null reference glide slope antenna system is fed by two transmitters, one on the carrier frequency and the other on sideband frequency. A capture effect glide slope antenna system is fed by an additional clearance transmitter. (Refer to FAA Handbook 6750.6 for more information on null reference and capture effect systems.) A null reference glide slope antenna system consists of two antenna arrays, an external RF network, and a 40-foot tower equipped with safety climbing rail and obstruction marking and lighting. A capture effect system is a null reference system plus an additional antenna array, 20 feet of tower and a clearance cancellation bridge.

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PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION
1500-0149-201 Null reference glide slope antenna system
1500-0149-202 Capture effect glide slope antenna system
1000-0579-201 OR -202 Glide slope antenna
1000-0578-203 Mounting frame
1000-0580-401 Integral monitor network, null reference (FA 8977)
1000-0580-402 Integral monitor network, capture effect (FA 8978)
1000-0563-201 40' tower kit
1000-0563-202 60' tower kit


GS-2 GS-3 GS-4
Heaters Yes Yes No
Thermostats Yes Yes No
Snow Cover Yes No No
Full Dipole Cover No Yes Yes


SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE, ALL MODELS
Frequency 328-336 MHz
Impedance 50 Ohms unbalanced
VSWR 1.5:1
Connectors Type "N"