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Tactical 30 - 90 MHz Antenna
A tactical VHF communications antenna designed for use with the SINCGARS communications system,
the antenna covers the entire 30 to 90 MHz band with a VSWR under 2.0:1. It is intended as an
alternative to the standard OE-254 biconical antenna. Unlike the OE-254, the STAR-H antenna does
not require a lossy impedance matching network. The antenna is inherently broadband, resulting in
nearly 100% antenna efficiency across the entire SINCGARS band.
The Tactical antenna uses a unique, patent-pending design to provide rapid assembly and disassembly
while eliminating all loose components, making it almost impossible to misplace any part of the antenna
during field operations. The antenna has simple construction and is easily repaired in the field.
The design also incorporates redundancy so that the antenna will continue to operate even with several
missing or damaged elements. The complete package weighs under 20 pounds (excluding the support mast) and
folds flat into a carrying bag for easy transportation.
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With power handling capability exceeding 1000 Watts, the STAR-H antenna can be used for multiplexed
transmit applications or ECM activities. In addition to being lofted on a standard antenna mast, it
can also be suspended via a rope from a tree branch or other overhang. Approximately half the size
of the OE-254, the STAR-H antenna is only 109 inches tall and 48 inches in diameter.
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Tactical SINCGARS Antenna Product Brochure (PDF)
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