AWD-300-500

The AWD-300-500 is a compact, high-performance Wide Band Omni-directional Discone Antenna engineered for the 300–500 MHz UHF spectrum. This military-grade aperture is specifically designed to replace multiple antennas by providing a unified solution for ground-to-ground, naval, and ground-to-air communications. With an exceptional 500W power handling capacity and a ruggedized, fully welded aluminum construction, the AWD-300-500 offers 360-degree situational awareness and persistent communication links in the most extreme environmental conditions, from high-salinity coastal zones to abrasive desert theaters.

Design: Compact UHF Dominance

The AWD-300-500 is optimized for tactical base stations and mobile command centers where high power density and a small physical footprint are critical.

• Unified 300–500 MHz Coverage: Seamlessly covers the primary UHF bands used for public safety, military LMR, and tactical data links. This allows a single hub to coordinate diverse assets without the logistical burden of multiple specialized antennas.
• High-Intensity 500W Capacity: Built for continuous-duty transmission, this discone manages up to 500 Watts of RF power. This is essential for establishing a robust "denial bubble" in jamming missions or maintaining high-fidelity C2 links over challenging terrain.
• Superior 78° Vertical Beamwidth: The wide vertical aperture ensures consistent hemispherical coverage, maintaining clear communication with aircraft at high elevation angles and ensuring signal saturation in mountainous environments.
• Low VSWR Efficiency: Precision-engineered to maintain a VSWR better than 2.5:1 across the entire 200 MHz wide band, protecting high-power amplifiers from reflected power damage.

Construction: MIL-SPEC Hardening & Rapid Setup

Built for survivability in extreme theaters, the AWD-300-500 balances its high durability with a highly portable 400mm overall length.

• Aerospace-Grade Materials: Hubs are crafted from architectural 6063T6 aluminum alloy with fully welded hubs to prevent element loosening under high-vibration or extreme wind conditions (200 Km/Hr).
• Corrosion & UV Defense: All metallic surfaces are finished with a Military Olive Green (RAL 6003) powder coating. Combined with Type 316 marine-grade stainless steel hardware and Teflon/Delrin insulators, the antenna is immune to salt spray, acid rain, and sandstorms.
• Protected Signal Path: The N-Female termination and feed cable are enclosed within the mounting pipe, shielding the most vulnerable connections from moisture, sand, and mechanical stress.
• 5-Minute Tactical Assembly: For rapid deployment, the 12 disc and 8 cone elements can be field-assembled without special tools. Its light weight (3.5 Kgs) makes it ideal for rapid TOC (Tactical Operations Center) setups.

Technical Features

• Unified UHF Coverage: Single-point feed for all frequencies from 300 to 500 MHz.
• High RF Power Handling: Supports up to 500 Watts for intensive EW or communication missions.
• True Omni-Directional Awareness: Consistent 360-degree horizontal radiation pattern for total situational awareness.
• D.C. Grounded Safety: Integrated protection against lightning and static noise for a clean SIGINT noise floor.
• MIL-STD-810G Compliant: Rigorously tested for shock, vibration, salt fog, rain, and extreme temperatures.
• Universal Mounting: Compatible with 32 mm to 52 mm (1.25 to 2 inch) diameter mast pipes.