TK-3
Portable V-Ring Localizer Test Kit



Applications:
The V-ring localizer test kit is designed for use in installation and alignment of the ILS V-ring localizer antenna array.
Features:
The test kit is packaged in special carrying cases designed with foam cut-outs for each component.
Characteristics:
The test kit components are supplied to aid in performance of the following functions:

  • To measure the phase relationship between the antenna currents of the elements of the array.
  • To sample the RF energy from each element for the purpose of determining the relative amplitude of the antenna currents.
  • To reduce the mutual coupling effects between antenna elements to improve the antenna current distribution across the array.

Equipment Supplied:
The kit consists of a sampling loop, attenuators, phasers, coaxial cable, and various other coaxial transmission line devices. Also included are two portable carrying cases for storage and transport of these items.


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FA 8857/1 ANTENNA SAMPLING LOOP SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION

PERFORMANCE
Frequency Range 108.0 to 112.0 MHz
Characteristic Impedance 50 Ohms
VSWR 1.3:1 Max. when fed from a 50 Ohm line
Coupling Factor 45 +/- 3 dB
Coupling Factor Stability 0.5 dB Max.
Electrical Symmetry +/- 2
Loading 0.05 Max. VSWR change with the sampling loop mounted on the antenna element across the RF feed gap.
Power Divider 1.05:1 Max. VSWR
Variable Attenuator 1.05:1 Max. VSWR
Phase Shifter
Range Adjustment 58 electrical degrees at 110 MHz
Scale 2.5 degree increments at 110 MHz
Insertion Loss 0.1 dB Max.
VSWR 1.10:1 Max.
Connectors Type "N" Female
Air Line 1.05:1 Max. VSWR
Coaxial Cable Assy. (W1) 70' +/- 1" of RG-223/U terminated with male BNC Connector plugs. 1.10:1 Max. VSWR.
Coaxial Cable Assy. (W2) 20' +/- 1" of RG-214/U cable terminated with Type "N" Male connector and a Type "N" Female Connector. 1.10 max. VSWR.
Coaxial Cable Assy. (W3) 360 +/- 1 at 110 MHz of RG-214/U Cable terminated with Type "N" Male connectors. 1.10:1 max. VSWR.
Coaxial Cable Assy. (W4) 180 +/- 0.5 at 110 MHz of RG-214/U cable terminated with a Type "N" Male connector and a Type "N" Female connector. 1.10 max. VSWR.
Coaxial Cable Assy. (W5) 60 +/- 0.5 at 110 MHz of RG-214/U cable terminated with a Type "N" Male connector and a Type "N" Female connector. 1.10:1 max. VSWR.
Attenuator, Rotary 0-1 dB range in 0.1 dB steps, 1.05:1 max. VSWR, 0.5 dB max. insertion loss, Type "N" Female connectors.
Attenuator, Fixed 1 dB attenuation, 1.05:1 max. VSWR, Type "N" Connectors.
Attenuator, Fixed 2 dB attenuation, 1.05:1 max. VSWR, Type "N" Connectors.