Electric Antenna Heating Cables
How Does an Electric Antenna Heating System Work?
Snow and ice falling during the winter months can limit the signal receiving and transmitting capabilities of antennas, so installing antenna heating systems is an important system, especially in defense and strategic locations.
The important thing in the antenna heating system is to heat the antenna surface homogeneously without any ice or snow layer forming on it, in order to not affect the heating power in w/m2 and the signal receiving and sending properties of the antenna.
What are Electric Antenna Heating Cables?
Heating cables used in antenna heating systems can be self-regulating, series resistance or constant power heating cables.
Series Resistance Heating Cables are generally a more suitable type of heating cable for antenna heating systems, as they provide a more homogeneous surface heating by being selected with lower w/m power and longer lengths on antenna surfaces.
Series resistance heating cables can be manufactured in various resistances. Their resistance is directly proportional to their length, and certain resistances can be cut to specific lengths depending on the desired power rating. There are two types of series resistance heating cables: single-resistance and double-resistance. These heating cables can be used at temperatures up to 260°C.