The VMB-3512 is a multi-band vehicular whip antenna system
designed to provide vhf and uhf communications for a range of
military applications, such as the JTRS program. It is designed
for use with today's cutting edge, wide-band, frequency agile
radios operating within its 30-512 mhz band and can be used to
replace a multiple antenna setup. The VMB-3512 boasts a power
handling capability of 100 watts and less than 3.5:1 vswr across
the entire operating band.
The VMB-3512 whip comes in two pieces which easily thread together
to create a dipole-style antenna system with integral matching
networks, all housed within fibreglass envelopes. The whip threads
onto the base support spring which has an aluminum flange for
mounting to a standard vehicular mount.
Emp (electro-magnetic pulse) and high voltage isolation are also
incorporated into the VMB-3512. The upper whip section provides
high voltage isolation to 20kvrms providing safety to personnel
and equipment in the case of an accidental strike of the antenna
to an overhead power line. An eye protection device at the tip of
the antenna provides further safety to the user..
