TACTICAL ANTENNAS DEVELOPMENT OF QUICK-REACTION ANTENNA SYSTEMS FOR TACTICAL USE
Abstract
Tests were conducted to determine (1) the feasibility of employing telescoping masts and broadband, lightweight antenna arrays which would minimize antenna installation time for Radio Sets AN/MRC-54, -69, and -73 all of which include basic Radio Set AN/TRC-24; (2) a suitable replacement for the presently used AB-238( )/G sectional type mast, and one mast-launcher and four telescoping masts were tested and evaluated (these represented a sampling of 25- and 50-foot pneumatic and mechanically operated masts); and (3) a suitable replacement for the presently used AN/TRC-24 yagi and plane-reflector antenna arrays. It was concluded that: (a) commercial telescopic masts lack durability, are subject to frequent failure, and therefore are not suitable for continuous field use; (b) the mast-launcher type mast, when modified to correct deficiencies, will minimize AN/TRC-24 antenna installation time and be applicable to heights up to 50 feet; (c) the qick-erecable mast when modified to correct deficiencies will be particularly suitable for highly mobile, radio-relay sets in forward areas or where a 25-foot height is acceptable; and (d) yagi, corner-reflector, and helical antennas offer no advantages over the present AN/TRC-24 antennas. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0288291