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A Military Antenna Is Desired In The Private Sector

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.

Covering frequencies of VHF up to 137 MHz and GPS to 1575.42 MHz is the VHF/GPS. This portable piece of equipment has been known to fit the 26.5 dB gain GPS panel mount system. As such, one can find these on small aircraft such as helicopters or ultralight airplanes, as well as yachts and even luxury cruise ships.

The UHF/DECT is a base station whip-style which works on 1.88 to 1.98 gigahertz, or 1880 to 1980 megahertz frequencies. This style is often utilized on ground vehicles, which makes them useful for delivery companies, taxi drivers, as well as school and city buss systems. Pretty much any industry which utilizes local vehicle-based travel will find the DECT useful in their day-to-day business.

For the daily household application, a UHF/W-LAN is the perfect item of technological equipment that the whole family can use. These antennas can keep the whole family connected through wifi signals that make cell phones and computers all part of the household communication program. The old-fashioned dinner bell has gone digital.

None must forget the fact that most technological advancements come via war and conflict in the world. Necessity is always the mother of invention, and nothing creates necessity quite like the drama of armed conflict. This has been true from the WWII creation of our modern Interstate Highway system all the way back to the creation of the wall around the city of Troy.

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.

Much of the newer equipment is truly built to last, as it had to endure the harsh conditions of the Arabian desert. Many improvements were developed during the years before the first and second Gulf Wars. Anyone old enough to remember the first war, Desert Storm, knows how many problems arose due to the infiltration of fine particles of sand and dust getting into both mechanical and electronic tools.

No matter who you are buying for, be it the World War Vet or the son of the Gulf War soldier, do not forget that some of the best tech can be purchased from an Armed Services vendor. Taking a little time to visit your local Army/Navy surplus store is not only a smart idea, but fun for the whole family as well. The modern surplus retailer has a new look and a completely new set of tools available both for the public and the corporate sectors.




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