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The Future of Aviation Antennas: From 5G Integration to Autonomous Flight

How aviation antennas are changing with 5G integration, LEO satellite links and autonomous flight, and what it means for specifiers.
Sunil Pandya
January 28, 2026
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8 min read
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Technology

AIS Antenna Selection for Class A and Class B

Choosing an AIS antenna for Class A and Class B transponders: gain, length, mounting height and separation from VHF radio antennas on commercial vessels.
Bhagyesh Pandya
September 15, 2026
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3 min read
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Technology

Ground Planes Explained for Vehicle Installs

Why ground planes matter for vehicle antennas, how large they need to be at VHF and UHF, and what to fit on glass, plastic and composite bodywork.
Bhagyesh Pandya
September 10, 2026
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3 min read
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Technology

Covert Antennas for Unmarked Emergency Vehicles

How to keep unmarked police and response vehicles connected without obvious roof whips: low-profile, shark fin and concealed antenna options compared.
Bhagyesh Pandya
September 8, 2026
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3 min read
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Technology

Antenna Radomes: Materials, IP Ratings and UV

A practical guide to radome materials, IP ratings, and UV resistance for specifying durable antenna housings on UK installations.
Sunil Pandya
September 3, 2026
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4 min read
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Insights

MIMO and Diversity for UK Fixed Wireless Access

How antenna diversity and MIMO improve fixed wireless access performance, and what UK ISPs should specify for reliable, high-throughput deployments.
Bhagyesh Pandya
September 1, 2026
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4 min read
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Technology

Autumn and Winter Antenna Storm Checklist

A practical pre-winter checklist for UK antenna installations covering wind loading, weatherproofing, grounding, and post-storm inspection routines.
James Clark
August 29, 2026
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3 min read
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Technology

Wind Loading for Rooftop Yagi Installations

A long-boom Yagi on a rooftop mast is a structural job as much as an RF one. What to check before you specify and climb, so wind loading is not a callback.
James Clark
August 25, 2026
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2 min read
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Technology

Marine Antenna Mistakes That Cost You Range

Most marine antenna failures are installation problems, not RF ones. The mistakes that quietly cost range and reliability, and how to avoid them.
Bhagyesh Pandya
August 20, 2026
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2 min read