Handheld Tactical SATCOM Antenna - TACSAT-02

 

High performance UHF MILSATCOM communications for handheld radios

 

The BH-HTA-TACSAT-02 is a highly durable, lightweight unit with low visual profile that meets the soldier’s need for satcom-on-the-move in the 243-318 MHz band.

These antennas interoperate with handheld and manpack radios including:
Thales PRC-148 (MBITR)
Harris PRC-152 & PRC-117
Raytheon PSC-5

 

• Durable, very rugged
• Impervious to dust, water, grit
• Silent to deploy, use, and pack
• Low visual profile; dark matte finishes
• Extremely lightweight and compact
• Easy to deploy and pack
• Available with optional “quick draw” thigh holster

 

-The BH-HTA-TACSAT-02 kit comes with basic antenna, 2 gain extensions, 6-ft coaxial cable and Accessory Kit
-Gain Extensions plug onto basic antenna, provide up to +8 dBic gain
-Accessory Kit includes prehensile tripod, magnetic mount system, 20-ft extension coaxial cable, and kit bag.
     -Prehensile tripod sits on ground OR grips branches, railings, windowsills, other shapes
     -Magnetic mount grips any ferromagnetic surface
-Thigh Holster (optional) provides maximum convenience for “quick-draw” satcom-on-the-move
     -Black Molle system straps and holster

 

Compared to legacy TACSAT antennas, the BH-HTA-TACSAT-02 is:
-Lighter weight
-Faster deploying
-Less visible
-More rugged
-Corrosion resistant
-Immersion resistant
-Modular for quick reconfiguration

 

RF Specifications:
Frequency Band: MILSATCOM (243-318 MHz)
Gain: 5 dBic basic antenna
         8 dBiC with two extensions
Polarization: RHCP
Impedance: 50 Ohm
VSWR: 1.5:1
Power Rating: 200W continuous

 

Mechanical Specifications:
Weight: 368 g (13 oz) basic antenna
            481 g (17 oz) with two extensions
RF Connector: BNC Female
Materials: Rugged super-elastic metal elements; engineering polymer frame
Corrosion: 100 percent non-corroding
Immersion: 3-m water (not operational)
Color: Black and dark matte finishes
Operating Temperature: -30C to +70C
Mounting: Pistol grip handle with 1/4-20 threaded insert in handle for standard tripods