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News Release from: Hyptra | Subject: Lightweight antenna
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 May 2006
Lightweight antenna is heavyweight
performer
A new lightweight antenna has all the operational functionalities of larger diameter antennas, such as automatic RF signal tracking, GPS tracking and manual mode.
Hyptra of France has launched a new lightweight antenna with all the operational functionalities of larger diameter antennas, such as automatic RF signal tracking, GPS tracking and manual mode Hyptra also manufactures the AreS series of tracking stations and is seeking local partners to help with its export development
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The main characteristics of Hyptra's lightweight antenna, which is designed for both civilian and defence use, are: a two-axis antenna (elevation/azimuth); frequency bands of L, S or C; a gain of 19dB at 2.3GHz; two channels (two transmitting or one transmitting and one receiving); and a weight of under 30kg.
The main areas of application are: telemetry for in-flight testing centres; data and video links for UAVs, aircrafts and helicopters (monitoring and remote control); and airborne relay antenna.
Hyptra also designs and manufactures the AreS range of ground stations, as well as their derived products, which meet the requirements of the following applications: air-ground links for UAVs, helicopters and aircrafts (Sagem, EADS Defence and Security); telemetry for in-flight test centres (Airbus, CNES, Dassault Aviation, DGA - French Defence Procurement Agency); communication with low earth orbit phase (LEOP) satellites; and spectrum monitoring.
These stations are robust, reliable and transportable, and have various modes of operation, while remaining compact and light.
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