Bushcomm Pty Ltd

PO BOX 2028
MIDLAND WA 6936
TELEPHONE (08) 9296 0496

ACN 077 782 051 ABN 43 773 548 328

www.bushcomm.com.au
bushcomm@bigpond.com

80 STOCK ROAD
HERNE HILL WA 6056
FAX (08) 9296 0495

BBA-1KE HF Broadband Antenna

Designed for those who have no shortage of space and need heightened performance of the
lower frequencies The BBA-100E is a design, which is highly efficient and offers excellent
performance at a comparatively low cost. Despite the fact that it is priced to be well within
the reach of anyone requiring a broadband antenna, it has also been engineered to meet the
exacting standards of professional users.
Light but sturdy construction ensures low total mass and wind loading, making the BBA1kEE ideal for any mounting situation whether between purpose built towers or a tree and the
backyard shed. All connections and the radiation elements in the BBA-1KE are constructed
of stainless steel eliminating corrosion difficulties and the rods are made of UV resistant
fibreglass. A BBA-1KE model suitable for cyclonic areas is available upon order.

SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Frequency Range
Impedance
Power Input
Input Connector
MECHANICAL
Shipping Weight
Antenna Length
Radiating elements
Recommended Mast Height
Mast Spacing
Wind Rating

1.5 - 30 MHz
50 Ohm
3000 Watts PEP - 1.5KW CW
SO239 or Type N
18 Kilograms
54 metres
Stainless Steel 2mm (3.2 mm BBA-500 and 1KE)
10 metres minimum
56 metres, horizontal configuration
30 metres, inverted vee configuration (with a 10m tower)
210 Km/hr*

*In accordance with AS1170.2 - 1989 SAA LOADING CODE - WIND LOADS

Bushcomm Pty Ltd

PO BOX 2028
MIDLAND WA 6936
TELEPHONE (08) 9296 0496

ACN 077 782 051 ABN 43 773 548 328

www.bushcomm.com.au
bushcomm@bigpond.com

80 STOCK ROAD
HERNE HILL WA 6056
FAX (08) 9296 0495

BBA-100E, 500E and 1KE HF Broadband Antenna

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range
1.5 - 30 MHz

Impedance
50 Ohm

Input

VSWR BBA-100
X" axis marks represent 1 MHz (2 - 30)
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
FREQUENCY MHz ("x" axis)

INSTALLATION SUGGESTIONS
Horizontal Configuration

Inverted vee Configuration

BBA-100, 500, 1KE assembly and installation instructions

1. Be careful to not install this antenna where it could accidentally come in contact with
electrical power mains. Death or injury can result from coming in contact with power lines.

2. Unpack the BBA-XXX antenna, but do not cut the plastic wire ties.
3. Bolt the balun and the terminator load if not already bolted to the wires that hang down
from the center of the antenna. You will see wire loops that accept the stainless steel
bolts in the balun and terminator load. The picture below shows how the balun bolts to
the side wires and how the terminator load bolts to the center wire.
If using the OFO open wire feed option the upper end feedline bolts to the antenna where
the balun would normally go and the bottom end of the feedline would be where the balun
would now be bolted in place. See Figure 3.

Figure 1 The BBA-1KE has a larger balun and terminator load then shown in the above picture.

Figure 2 Terminator Load for BBA-1K and BBA-1KE

4. The Terminator Load for the high power BBA-1K series antennas is in the above picture it
is to be attached to the center of the center wire around the insulator. Use the small Ubolts to secure it tightly to the stainless steel wires. It hangs below the insulator.
5. You should now take the antenna to the installation site and stretch it out by carefully
cutting the plastic wire ties and carefully unwinding each wire coil as you stretch out the
antenna.
6. The antenna can be deployed on your tower as an inverted Vee antenna, or as a
horizontal antenna suspended between two towers, masts, or other tall structure such as
trees. You will need ropes to complete the installation to hang the antenna and to
suspend the ends from the insulators.
7. Install your feedline and weather proof the RF connector.

Center of BBA antenna

Ladder line
transmission line

Balun should be mounted so that it will not blow around in

high winds. Use a spring strap or turnbuckle and secure from
underneath it. It also can be mounted to a wooden pole with
the tabs.
balun

Figure 3 Installation of OFO kit