Designing Functional And Handy Military Antenna Mast

By Tammie Caldwell


Military operations are very critical and those in the base need to know the whereabouts of the other men in the field. Hence, communication systems are very helpful in such critical situations, especially in asking for backups when the situation gets out of hand. When it comes to military communication systems, radio and antenna devices are the most reliable. There are light antennas but they do not guarantee high frequency signals. Most of the time, size and weight are the primary issues with military antennas.

Communication in the field with other bases can be done using radio. A military antenna mast is not easy to manufacture. There are so many considerations like the cost of production including the raw materials and labor. On the other hand, the size, bandwidth, and capacity to deter radio signal interferences are notable considerations as well.

But there is a never ending issue regarding the size of these masts. Designers and manufacturers find it really difficult to shrink the properties of these devices because of the fact that higher frequencies have bigger and longer radio waves. Hence, the bigger the antenna is, the more efficient it will be in capturing signals under low frequency environments.

In the battle grounds, where the tension is very high, the men still need to bring along with them antennas that are too heavy and are too tall they overtake the height of a man. Hence, the inconvenience will cause the life of the one assigned to carry it. Again, according to the physics explained by the experts, the taller the material is, the better the reception.

Unfortunately, there is still no known device and innovation of antennas that are handier and least heavy. If there already are, it would be much easier for the army to carry them while on the battlefield or wherever they may be assigned. But the professionals are on their way as they are continuously finding ways to make this possible.

It is easy to suggest that mobile phones be used. It may sound and look really easy to do but there are also loopholes in this. It is true that mobile phones are handier and that they are very efficient. But the question lies in its efficiency on any area and condition.

There is a need to modify first the structure of the cell phones to make its signals reach extensive distances. Phones normally need ground based signals to function more effectively. Most war zones have very limited or no access at all because of very few or even absence of infrastructures for phone networks.

With these information made known, it can be concluded safely that the RF communication systems could be the only mode of communication in the field. But studies are still ongoing on how to grant the requests of users about a less heavier and more handy antennas. This is the work of an applications engineer and a designer to make sure that the devices are then tested properly.

Satellite communications are also very useful especially in disseminating information about the exact positions of the enemy in the battlefield. This is also very important for emergencies like calling medics for help. Thus, such systems are still being improved for these great heroes.




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