Title :
A broadband manpack antenna for SINCGARS range extension
Author_Institution :
ITT Aerosp., Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Abstract :
A broadband manpack antenna that extends the range of a frequency hopping SINCGARS radio by a factor of three has been developed. A single integral broadband matching network covers the entire 30 to 88 MHz band. Rather than designing to maximize the low point of the gain distribution, the antenna was optimized for minimum bit error rate with a full-band frequency hopping set. This antenna will be used for certain specific applications that allow fielding a long antenna. The VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) is compatible with the SINCGARS radio, and the gain over frequency provides significant range extension in single channel as well as frequency hopping mode
Keywords :
frequency agility; military equipment; mobile radio systems; 30 to 88 MHz; SINCGARS range extension; VHF; broadband manpack antenna; frequency hopping; full-band frequency hopping set; gain distribution; minimum bit error rate; single integral broadband matching network; voltage standing wave ratio; Antenna measurements; Assembly; Bandwidth; Bit error rate; Broadband antennas; Circuit testing; Frequency estimation; Impedance measurement; Intelligent networks; Receiving antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Tactical Communications Conference, 1992. Vol. 1 Tactical Communications: Technology in Transition., Proceedings of the
Conference_Location :
Fort Wayne, IN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0745-3
DOI :
10.1109/TCC.1992.247134
