The Codan 3040 Automatic Whip Antenna is a high-performance vehicular HF (High Frequency) antenna engineered for dependable communication in the harshest mobile environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Codan HF transceivers, the 3040 provides automatic tuning and outstanding reliability for voice and data communications across the 2 to 30 MHz frequency band.
Built with lightweight composite materials and a vibration-absorbing mount, the antenna delivers exceptional durability under extreme weather, terrain, and vibration conditions. The 3040 complies fully with MIL-STD-810F standards for temperature, immersion, dust, and shock resistance, ensuring uninterrupted performance in military, humanitarian, and expedition operations.
With an impressive 125 W PEP RF power handling and VSWR typically ≤1.5:1, the 3040 guarantees efficient transmission with minimal signal loss. Its fast tuning capability (less than one second for new frequencies and under 150 ms for memory recall) ensures instant readiness during critical operations. The unlimited memory capacity allows rapid frequency changes, improving operator response time in dynamic field conditions.
Integrated with Codan transceivers, the antenna provides transparent operation, supporting all communication modes including receiver scanning, ALE (Automatic Link Establishment), data, and frequency hopping. It also features an Active Wideband Receiver Amplifier, optimizing scanning sensitivity for superior signal acquisition.
Compact yet powerful, the 3040 is ideal for installation on 4×4 vehicles, military trucks, emergency service fleets, and field command vehicles. Combined with Codan’s NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) and Whip Antenna Kits, it provides comprehensive HF coverage for both short and long-range communication.