Dec 16, 2014

A Military Antenna Is Desired In The Private Sector

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By Claudine Hodges


Experts all over the world have been testing and developing new and more accurate communication and data systems. While the Department of Defense is primarily concerned with war-time applications, there are many civilian uses for new technologies, such as the modern military antenna. Government has a number of merchants who represent them in the private sector.

The VHF/GPS covers VHF frequencies from 118 to 137 megahertz and GPS at 1575.42 megahertz. The equipment is portable and often fits the 26.5 dB gain GPS panel mount system. Most often this type of tech can be used for small-engine aircraft such as helicopters or single-engine airplanes. Some yacht aficionados keep this particular tool on board, and one might even find it aboard a luxury cruise liner.

The whip-style antennas, also called the UHF/DECT, can cover up to 1980 MHz. It is not uncommon for such an article of technical equipment to be utilized in ground vehicles where the home base must keep in touch with wheels on the ground. Taxi companies, county or city buss driving systems, and even emergency vehicles could all find they are better able to keep in touch with the UHF.

The typical household may have some version of the UHF/W-LAN found inside. These are the wifi antennas which can keep entire groups of people, whether families, clubs, or coworkers all connected through their cell phones, computers, laptops, and tablets. The wifi technology has made the modern man and woman better able to maintain communication with friends, family, and the office while on the road.

It is a sad fact that most of our modern conveniences have been developed during war times throughout history. It is during these periods that research and development are most funded, thus seeing an increase in advancements. World War II certainly saw more than a fair share of progress in the areas of medicine, automobiles, and the development of our current modern infrastructure, such as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Interstate Highway System.

Items which were used by the Army, Navy, or Marines can even be purchased from surplus stores all over the country. These can hail from the more recent activities in the Middle East, back to our conflict in Vietnam. Any returning Vet would appreciate a gift of equipment that they grew accustomed to using during their stay abroad, or perhaps even antennas which are basically museum pieces at our present level of technological advancement.

For those who were able to remember the first Desert Storm conflict, there was a great deal of consternation regarding sand and dust particles getting inside equipment, including guns and cannons. The decades spent fixing these problems are easily seen in the improvements of electronics utilized in recent years. These newer antennas should be rugged and ready to pick up even the most faint of signals without picking up every particle of dust in the air.

Anyone with or without previous service in the armed forces would be pleased to receive the gift of long-range communication. There are many Department of Defense merchants online who can provide assistance to private individuals wishing to make a purchase. Do not forget to visit the old Army/Navy surplus store and see what they have in store this time.




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