Monday, June 1, 2015

Understanding The Functions Of Military Antenna Mast

By Tammie Caldwell


There are different modes of communication but for the military, theirs is even more modified, emphasized, and developed. If anything goes wrong with the communication systems, they are all risking their lives too much. They need backup in worse case scenarios but if they are not able to communicate exactly where they are and where the enemies are, this will indicate failure in operations, which will cause numerous deaths.

Some of the most reliable systems in military operations are RF and Satellite Communications. The use of military antenna mast is crucial for both. But there are things to consider in manufacturing these innovations, like the bandwidth, size, and materials. The cost of manufacture and labor are also included. Hence, it is never easy to modify or improve antennas.

The RF antenna is very common but users tend to complain on how heavy and big they are. They are often inconvenient to bring in battle areas because the men still have to bring heavy loads of bullets, ammunitions, and firearms. Hence, manufacturers and designers are having a dilemma regarding how they can actually resize it into smaller versions, as requested.

Some of the most efficiently working systems are those that have antennas even taller than a man. These are very inconvenient to bring especially in battlegrounds where the men will be running around and using their heavy armors. The taller they are, the better they will be able to receive radio signals.

Unfortunately, there is still no known device and innovation of antennas that are handier and least heavy. If there already are, it would be much easier for the army to carry them while on the battlefield or wherever they may be assigned. But the professionals are on their way as they are continuously finding ways to make this possible.

Many are suggesting to use the cell phone innovation instead to use in war areas. This could be the answer of the plea of the soldiers to have a really small and handy antenna to use for connecting with their comrades. But experts say that this is not as easy as it seems. A less scientific explanation that will best describe the reason why these cannot be used is that it is susceptible to many kinds of interferences.

Cell phones still need extensive and intensive signals that are based on the ground because they do not depend on radio frequencies. There are few or no signal infrastructures for mobile phones in war areas so it will be such a hassle trying to get a reception that will likely give the best communication systems integration from one area to another. Having limited service will lead to risks especially in emergency cases.

Phones are prone to interferences in radio and signal. And if there are interferences, it is very difficult to reach the other side of the line, which in military operations, is the base. Moreover, if the base is not reached, they will not be able to report injured men in the battle.

Experts have reiterated that the best device to use in military operations is RF. But this is not a conclusion. To them, this is only a variable in the continuous studies and research. A series of experiments and tests are to be done in order to ensure the efficiency of any new innovation discovery.




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