TM 11-5985-370-12
Simple design:
No complicated parts.
Simple connection to a radio set.
Easy to erect.
Easy to disassemble.
Rugged enough to stay in a location for a long time.
Easlly transported in 2 TRANSIT BAGS.
The HALF-RHOMBIC ANTENNA IS A VERTICAL ANTENNA.
It is a vertically polarized antenna.
Radiation pattern is UNIDIRECTIONAL:
in the direction of BEST TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION.
The UNIDIRECTIONAL characteristic of the HALF RHOMBIC ANTENNA also provides:
Greater Range
AND
More secure operating conditions.
You can greatly reduce your signal towards the enemy by properly orienting your antenna.
DO NOT GUESS WHICH DIRECTION IS WHICH
WHEN ORIENTING YOUR ANTENNA. USE YOUR
MAPS AND COMPASS TO GET SAFE ORIENTATION.
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