[Milsurplus] Military VHF antenna.

[KD7JYK DM09]

> Is there something specific about this antenna that you are referring to?

Yes.  The intended application, which could identify the equipment, and 
further, frequency range used by that equipment.

What can be determined by looking...

It is an antenna, with length, and a connector.  Design suggests 1/4 
wavelength, and the quoted length suggests frequency range, or band.

It's probably not intended for use on a vehicle, too flimsy, and 
probably not used on a tower in the field, for the same reason.

It's probably not for use on an HT, being ~18" long, again, flimsy, not 
flexible enough to easily, or safely carry, or use, and no protection on 
the tip.  Even the platoon early warning system antennas, 7" long, and 
almost as flimsy as string, had a safety tip.  Additionally, the element 
is piano wire, so any bumps, or bends, are permanent.

This suggests it's designed for a specific piece of equipment, used in a 
relatively secure, stable position, where people, or equipment, are not 
moving about, or near, a "set and forget" piece of equipment not likely 
to be disturbed, or damaged.

Further info, I bought one at a swap meet in the early 90's, and there 
is an o-ring inside the connector shell as well as the connector itself 
being potted, suggesting these are used on a piece of equipment exposed 
to rain.

Although generally speaking, an antenna, I'm curious as to the intended 
application, to identify the actual use, and equipment.

Kurt