Antennas are vital, if often overlooked, components within many high-frequency military systems. They are often subjected to rough treatment during in-field use and must perform reliably even with tough handling. To meet demands within many standard frequency bands, Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand, has introduced rugged antennas for Global Positioning System (GPS), L-band, C-band, and S-band applications (see figure). The antennas provide high gain and high power-handling capabilities for vehicles and portable manpack radios.
As an example of a GPS antenna, model PEANGPS1017 is a dual-band (L1/L2) model built to MIL-STD-810 specifications for manned and unmanned vehicles. It features 30-dB out-of-band rejection with 20-dBi gain and 3-dB noise figure. For L-band manpack radios, model PEANOM1140 is an omnidirectional antenna with N-type male connector and IP65 rating that delivers 3.5-dBi typical gain from 1.15 to 1.40 GHz. “With their ruggedness, reliability and exceptional performance, these antennas demonstrate Pasternack’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for our military customers,” said Product Line Manager Kevin Hietpas.