Military Antennas - Link16 protocol from

Cobham Antenna Systems, Microwave Antennas

Covering the frequency band 960MHz to 1215MHz, the Link16 range of extended performance omni antennas has been designed for ground and marine applications communicating with airborne platforms.

High gain antenna XVO7-960-1215/1120

NATO Stock Number 5985-99-7586585

With the bandwidth of the system and limited transmit power from the aircraft, longer ranges can be achieved by providing higher gain on the ground for receive bands.  This 7dBi gain omni has achieved reception from aircraft at 250 miles range (400km).

Other Link16 Antennas

For shorter distances, model EVD2-960-1215/004, a wideband dipole omni-directional antenna with moderate power can be used.

Omni antenna model XPO2V-500-1300/034 has high power (200W) power handling, 2dBi gain and has been used for marine applications.

Omni antenna model XVO4-960-1215/1425 has high (200W) power handling and 4dBi gain, and is suitable for intermediate range.

Band Stop Filter

A high power band pass filter provides 35dB notches at the IFF frequencies 1030MHz and 1090 MHz and band stop above 2GHz for protection against harmonics.  The filter reduces mutual interference where IFF and Link16 equipment is co-sited.  The unit can be mounted externally although it can afford greater protection when located close to the Link16 radio.

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EVD2-960- 1215/004	XPO3V-500- 1300/034	XPO4-960- 1215/1425	OA7-1090 V/1328	XVO7-960- 1215/1120	BSF-1030- 1090/1347	Link16 leaflet (435kb PDF)