2021-03-12

Amphenol Introduces Covert Body Worn Antennas

Source: Amphenol
Curated by: Gert Jan Wolf - Editor-in Chief for The Critical Communications Review

Amphenol Procom has an extensive range of products for a wide variety of RF applications. Among its range the company now offers covert body-worn antennas…a discrete and comfortable antenna solution that can be hidden out of sight and will allow an operative to carry on with their duties.

The BA 800/GPS dual-band body antenna has a frequency range between 760-860 MHz and a GPS range of 1575 MHZ. The antenna is a ½ λ skirt dipole antenna and has a max input power of 25 W. It has an simple design and is made of the highest quality materials to ensure the best possible performance. Moreover, the antenna is not intrusive, providing flexibility, allowing free movement.

The body-worn antenna has both SMA-male or SMA female connection options and is easily mounted to clothing with two safety pins. The antenna is very suitable for mission-critical scenarios like the military and emergency operations.