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Practical Civilian Uses For A Military Antenna

By Claudine Hodges


Soldiers and technicians all over the United States have developed and tested a wide assortment of communications equipment. This equipment, such as a military antenna, has more than tactical purposes. Many private businesses can utilize this same technology, even purchasing their equipment through merchants who represent the Department of Defense.

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.

Many businesses require a home-base style of equipment, and this can be utilized with the UHF/DECT. Drivers of all varieties, from taxi cabs to tractor trailers running locally have utilized this technology in order to maintain communication. Keeping constant tabs on those who work behind the wheel helps to keep everyone safe.

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.

Many modern conveniences have their history in war-time applications, as this is when technological advancements have always increased ten-fold. These leaps in modernization have occurred in the medical industry as well as automobiles and the development of urban infrastructure. In fact, the highway system itself was originally developed by Dwight D. Eisenhower in order to move equipment more efficiently from East to West across the United States, in preparation for deployment.

Within this modernization, it is now possible for individuals to purchase anything from clothing to electronics from Army/Navy surplus stores. There are still many of these quaint, old businesses out there in our communities, and these are great fun to visit during the Holidays, but many options are available online. This makes gift-giving for the returning soldier so much easier for friends and relatives.

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.

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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