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Tactical Antennas 4 TACTICAL ANTENNAS A whole range of ARA antenna and antenna systems are available for military and tactical applications including search, surveillance, SATCOM, signal monitoring and ECM systems. These antennas feature: ♦ COLLAPSIBLE DESIGNS FOR STORAGE CMA – 5240 ♦ LIGHT WEIGHT ♦ DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY WITH MINIMAL OR NO TOOLS ♦ COMPACT PACKAGING (MANPACK DESIGNS) ♦ EASY TO CARRY AND TRANSPORT CPRA in Crate Type of antennas available for tactical applications include; ♦ Broadband Antenna Systems Comsprising antenna(s), Masts and Positioners ♦ Portable Satcom Terminals LPD-3100/C2756 in Bags ♦ Collapsible Reflector antennas ♦ Broadband and High Gain Collapsible Log Periodic antennas ♦ Broadband Omnidirectional antennas ♦ Multiple Noncontiguous band antennas ♦ Tunable Beam Tilt Satcom antennas ♦ Crossed Loop HF antennas ARA-01300 ♦ Manpack Antennas for Satcom applications DFA-118/C41 LPD-410/105 ARA-2576 Telephone Fax WWW.ARA-INC.COM 1 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) [email protected] 4A TACTICAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS LPD-C2756: 30–1000 MHz LPD-C2756 antenna system is a mast mounted log periodic antenna, ready for deployment and stowing repeatedly in minimal time in a military field environment. It comprises: 1) LPD-3100/C2756: 30-1000 MHz collapsible log periodic antenna. LPD-3100/C2756 Assembled Vertical Polarization. OD green finish, All captive hardware and elements. 2) DMS-C2756: Dielectric mast interface section for LPD- 3100/C2756 and WTM/C2756. 3) WTM/C2756: 20’ crank up mast, manually raised. Green, anodized finish. 4) NBG/C2756: Base guy assembly for field use of the WTM/C2756 with base plate. 5) LPD/W4S -1, -2, -3 LPD-3100/C2756 in a bag Three tear-resistant, zippered cases to carry the collapsed antenna system including the mast sections, RF cable and mechanical hardware. 6) C311PS-100-N-N 100 foot RF cable with N Plugs connectors. 7) GS1(for spares) Ground stakes, galvanized steel. 8) GP/1 (for spares) Ground peg, galvanized steel. LPD-3100/C2756 Mast Interface High strength mechanical hardware is included to connect the mast and antenna components. The antenna, while on the mast, may be rotated to any azimuth direction and locked in that direction in less than five minutes by two people. Antenna & mast setup and teardown time including packing or unpacking, is less than 10-15 minutes, by two people. 1 WWW.ARA-INC.COM Telephone Fax 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) [email protected] 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) TACTICAL ANTENNA 4A SYSTEMS ARA-01300 and ARA-0118: 10KHz to 18GHz SIGNAL INERCEPT Antenna Systems ARA 01300 antenna systems are designed for the semi permanent or tactical intercept of vertical and horizontally polarized signals from 10KHz to 3GHz. Omni intercepts below 20MHz are limited to vertically polarized signals only. ARA 01301 is an upgraded version of ARA 01300 where omni intercept of horizontally polarized signals are extended down to 1.5MHz. ARA 0118 extends the frequency range of the intercept antenna system to 18GHz. It can intercept horizontally and vertically polarized signals from 1.5MHz to 18GHz, as well as vertically polarized signals from 10KHz to 18GHz. A complete antenna system package includes all required antennas, a small tower with guy ropes and other installation hardware, azimuth rotator with a remote controller, a connector panel to access outputs form various antennas and required tools for assembly or disassembly. ARA series antennas can be easily disassembled into a compact package for transportation, and then reassembled in the field with tools supplied with the antenna. The antenna system, when disassembled, can be stored in reusable crates supplied with the antenna to reduce spatial requirements and lower infrastructure costs. Crate 1 Crate 2 & 3 Crate 4 Crate 5 Telephone Fax WWW.ARA-INC.COM 2 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) [email protected] 4A TACTICAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS DFA-118/C04: 1-18GHz Direction Finding Antenna System The DFA-118/CO4 antenna system is ideally suited for RF direction finding in military and tactical environments. It is comprised of a collapsible reflector antenna, a positioner with a remote controller, a telescopic mast and a power supply. The complete system is stored and transported in a molded transit case. The collapsible reflector antenna is designed with quick release fasteners for easy set-up and breakdown. The pneumatic telescopic mast, model NY7/C3173, may be attached to a vehicle with brackets. It is supplied with a safety switch which indicates when the mast/positioner is off its mounting cradle for deployment and when the mast is fully seated and the vehicle is safe to move. SAS-118DP/CC4-05: 1–18GHz RF Signal Intercept Antenna System A broadband (1-18GHz) RF Intercept antenna system with a collapsible multisection reflector, accompanied by a dual polarized feed, a 2-axis positioner (EAR – 50) and a heavy duty tripod. SAS-118 DP/CC4-05 in a crate SAS-118 DP/CC4-05 3 WWW.ARA-INC.COM Telephone Fax 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) [email protected] 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) TACTICAL ANTENNA 4B SYSTEMS TAS – 131 (Old Model # AO13-117140) A portable Ultra Small Antenna Terminal (USAT) for 11.7-12.2 and 14.0-14.5 GHz frequency ranges includes a ultra light rectangular aperture offset reflector with a manually adjustable dual linear feed. The terminal is supplied with a tripod in a transit case. TAS – 131 TAS – 141 (Old Model # AO14-1214R) A VSAT antenna system including a 14” offset reflector with a remote-controlled dual-linear feed, a heavy-duty gear-head tripod mount, a tripod and a precision electronic inclinometer in a foam-filled transit case. TAS – 141 TAS – 181 (Old Model # AO18S-1214) The system includes a feed, a 2-panel, 18 inch diameter offset reflector, electronic inclinometer and a gear-head tripod mount in a transit case. TAS – 181 TAS – 191 (Old Model # AS19S-1214) This is a complete portable Ku-band Earth Station in a suitcase. The 2-panel reflector stows inside the lid. The suitcase contains the complete VSAT radio, control device, antenna riser and feed and feedboom assembly. The antenna has three motorized axes – azimuth, elevation and polarization. After setup, the user’s location and the desired satellite longitude are input; the antenna then automatically steers to the satellite. TAS – 191 Telephone Fax WWW.ARA-INC.COM 1 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) [email protected] 4B TACTICAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS TAS – 331 (Old Model # AS33S Series) This antenna system features a two-panel metal parabolic reflector, three interchangeable feeds and a tripod. The entire antenna is stowed in a suitcase. Standard feeds include orthogonal linear feeds in the 1.6GHz band and 2.5GHz (Model AS33S-2424) frequency bands, and INMARSAT (Model AS33S- 15C) feeds with circular polarization. It may be deployed as a tactical antenna in any telemetry, data collection, surveillance, mobile satellite, RDSS, INMARSAT or GOES satellite TAS – 331 application. TAS – 332 (Old Model # 9531-800) This L-band receive system includes a 2-panel reflector, LNA filters, attenuators, power supply, a tripod and a demountable circularly polarized feed (for 1.525-1.661GHz band) stored in a rugged, foam- filled transit case. The antenna and the RF subsystem are calibrated for use as a portable earth station for monitoring AMSC/TMI L-band satellites. TAS – 332 2 WWW.ARA-INC.COM Telephone Fax 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) [email protected] 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) TACTICAL ANTENNA 4B SYSTEMS TAS-001 (Old Model # 9378-800) Used as a multi-function covert antenna, this "elevated feed" whip antenna serves four purposes. It can receive Loran C navigation signals, operate as a standard cellular antenna, receive GPS signals and also receive L-band SATCOM signals. The entire unit is 31 inches tall and comes with a standard base spring and a trunk lid mount. It cannot be distinguished from an ordinary automotive cellular antenna. TAS-001 TAS – 333 (Old Model # 9848-800) TAS-333, a transportable test system, is used to evaluate satellite performance and local interference at different geographical locations. The test system consists of an adjustable tripod, an AZ-EL gear head, a parabolic reflector antenna, two bifilar helical antennas, a low noise amplifier, directional couplers and a DC power supply. The system also includes a rugged carrying case for each major piece of equipment. TAS-333 The antenna itself is composed of a collapsible reflector with a dual circular feed. The antenna system includes two circularly polarized omni antennas to monitor local interference. One helical antenna is left hand circularly polarized, while the other helical antenna is right hand circularly polarized. The gear head is outfitted with AZ-EL adjustment knobs that can be locked in place to prevent unwanted movement. Using these knobs, once can achieve 360° of rotation in the azimuthal plane. In elevation, the antenna can be steered from zenith to horizon. Moreover, the gearhead contains an integral bubble TAS-333 level to ensure reliable elevation pointing at all azimuth angles. Telephone Fax WWW.ARA-INC.COM 3 1-301-937-8888 1-301-937-2796 (MD) 1-877-ARA-SALE 1-781-829-4590 (MA) [email protected] 4B TACTICAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS TAS-003 (Old Model # C0623) TAS-003 is a collapsible version of our lightweight & Flight Termination Antenna Systems CPA-042/LW (see separate datasheet on Helical Antennas) for tactical applications.
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