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Accession Number:
ADD002789
Title:
High Powered Ferrite Loaded Helicopter Antenna.
Descriptive Note:
Patent,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
Report Date:
1976-02-03
Pagination or Media Count:
6.0
Abstract:
The patent describes an inductive, internally fed, ferrite-loaded antenna mounted at the geometrical center of a helicopter. The antenna is capable of transmitting in the 2-30 MHZ range with particularly good characteristics between 2.0-3.5 MHZ and employs the air frame as a radiating element. The radiation pattern is circular and extends for a radius greater than 200 mi. at an altitude of 300 feet.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE