[Milsurplus] Military VHF antenna.

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From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net <milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of KD7JYK DM09
Sent: Saturday, November 6, 2021 3:35 PM
To: Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Military VHF antenna.

> 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
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