Practical Civilian Uses For A Military Antenna

By Claudine Hodges


More up-to-date equipment is constantly being tested and developed by governments all over the globe. There are many uses for tools such as the military antenna, and the private corporate world is beginning to take note of what kind of technology Uncle Sam might have to offer. A simple online search can reveal many merchants who represent the Department of Defense and market such equipment.

The VHF/GPS covers VHF frequencies from 118 to 137 megahertz and GPS at 1575.42 megahertz. The equipment is portable and often fits the 26.5 dB gain GPS panel mount system. Most often this type of tech can be used for small-engine aircraft such as helicopters or single-engine airplanes. Some yacht aficionados keep this particular tool on board, and one might even find it aboard a luxury cruise liner.

The UHF/DECT is a base station whip-style which works on 1.88 to 1.98 gigahertz, or 1880 to 1980 megahertz frequencies. This style is often utilized on ground vehicles, which makes them useful for delivery companies, taxi drivers, as well as school and city buss systems. Pretty much any industry which utilizes local vehicle-based travel will find the DECT useful in their day-to-day business.

Wifi has been quite literally the wave of the future, and entire families or offices can ride this wave with a UHF/W-LAN. These wifi signals can keep computers, phones, Kindles, i-Pads, and any other interface presented running smoothly. Through the magic if wifi, the entire planet can be connected.

It is a sad fact that most of our modern conveniences have been developed during war times throughout history. It is during these periods that research and development are most funded, thus seeing an increase in advancements. World War II certainly saw more than a fair share of progress in the areas of medicine, automobiles, and the development of our current modern infrastructure, such as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Interstate Highway System.

Within this modernization, it is now possible for individuals to purchase anything from clothing to electronics from Army/Navy surplus stores. There are still many of these quaint, old businesses out there in our communities, and these are great fun to visit during the Holidays, but many options are available online. This makes gift-giving for the returning soldier so much easier for friends and relatives.

Newer equipment has been developed to withstand some very harsh and unpredictable conditions due to the issues faced dealing with fine sand and dust in the first Desert Storm war. Many years of research and development have taken place to ensure that all electronic gadgets can function in any environment. There are quite a few online merchants who sell new or only slightly used equipment on behalf of the DOD.

No matter who you are buying for, be it the World War Vet or the son of the Gulf War soldier, do not forget that some of the best tech can be purchased from an Armed Services vendor. Taking a little time to visit your local Army/Navy surplus store is not only a smart idea, but fun for the whole family as well. The modern surplus retailer has a new look and a completely new set of tools available both for the public and the corporate sectors.




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