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.

Communication in the field with other bases can be done using radio. A military antenna mast is not easy to manufacture. There are so many considerations like the cost of production including the raw materials and labor. On the other hand, the size, bandwidth, and capacity to deter radio signal interferences are notable considerations as well.

Users like to use lighter and handier antennas and communication system. Designers and engineers are having trouble regarding this because the demand for lighter and handier equipment has increased. These professionals are working on it but they cannot guarantee immediate outcome. They are still researching and altering the properties of these devices. They say that the bigger and higher radio waves can be captured more if the devices are taller, heavier, and bigger.

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.

While users prefer the least heavy and the smallest sizes, designers are still incapable of giving them that. According to experts, the usual physics of creating such innovations has always been higher, heavier, bigger, which yield better receptions. Otherwise, there will be low frequencies which is impossible to communicate effectively between men at the base and men on the field.

It is easy to suggest that mobile phones be used. It may sound and look really easy to do but there are also loopholes in this. It is true that mobile phones are handier and that they are very efficient. But the question lies in its efficiency on any area and condition.

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.

With these information made known, it can be concluded safely that the RF communication systems could be the only mode of communication in the field. But studies are still ongoing on how to grant the requests of users about a less heavier and more handy antennas. This is the work of an applications engineer and a designer to make sure that the devices are then tested properly.

Satellite communications are also very useful especially in disseminating information about the exact positions of the enemy in the battlefield. This is also very important for emergencies like calling medics for help. Thus, such systems are still being improved for these great heroes.




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