These L-Band blades utilize a new concept of antenna design and
manufacture which makes them ideal for commercial as well as military
application. The radiating element is encapsulated in an epoxy dielectric
body by a transfer molding process. This simple design has several
notable advantages:
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Moisture Proof -- The antenna is impervious to moisture penetration either by direct immersion or by extended exposure to high-humidity conditions. |
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Rugged Design -- The interlocked mounting base and radiating element, molded into the dielectric body, are a completely unified, integral, and rugged assembly. |
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Economy -- The molding process is a high-production technique, substantially reducing antenna cost. |
The antennas have been used with various equipment such as DME, IFF,
TACAN, TELEMETRY, and BEACON. The DMNI29-15, DMNI29-19, and
DMNI29-18, have been designed to provide ideal performance for
various Flight-Fone Systems.