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RF-3161-AT001
Broadband Body-Worn Dipole
Antenna (30-108 MHz)
superior performance
lightweight
versatile
The Harris RF 3161 is an omnidirectional, vertically
polarized antenna designed for operation while directly
attached to the operator’s vest or rucksack. Using this
antenna, a 1 kg handheld radio can achieve similar range
performance as a traditional 3 5 kg manpack radio with
integrated blade antenna. The RF 3161 has three parts:
a flexible antenna body, 1 m blade antenna, and a coaxial
cable. The blade allows the operator the flexibility to be
folded (over the shoulder for example) to remain below
helmet level. The flexible antenna body attaches to the
soldier’s outerware at two points, normally the belt and
shoulder loop, and adjusts to body shape or movement to
remain comfortable. A short coaxial cable connects the
antenna to the radio, allowing the radio to be carried in
a holster, pocket, or vest pouch. This allows the
communication operator to remove their ruck sack while
retaining communication capability.
The RF 3161 is ground independent, so it can easily be
deployed in a variety of configurations to gain additional
height and therefore line of sight range. For example, a
portable elevation kit may be used or the antenna simply
hoisted over a tree limb while the radio itself remains at
ground level.
The antenna is optimized for modern soldier data
transmission and minimizes the effects of electromagnetic
interference from handheld or laptop computers. When
used with high performance radios such as the Harris
Falcon
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II series, the RF 3161 becomes part of an
exceptionally capable, yet lightweight secure
digital soldier radio system.
HARRIS [ HARRIS CORPORATION ]
