Need Help-What is this antenna?

vertex · January 28, 2008, 1:04am

Im trying to make a HMMWV for OIF I, when I saw this ride with a weird antenna.

It’s not FBCB2 or H-Band Satellite external Antenna either, anybody has an idea?

TD4438 · January 28, 2008, 5:50am

Are you sure it’s an antenna?It looks like it could be for air intake or an exhaust outlet to me.

Moon_Puppy · January 28, 2008, 6:18am

Or maybe something in the background.

Bones1977 · January 28, 2008, 5:09pm

Hey vertex !!

My guess would be what is called a “warlock” !! What it does is put out a jamming signal to IED’S . They like to use cell phones and such to set them off and that jams the singnal ! I hope that helped !

LEE !!

vertex · January 28, 2008, 11:56pm

TD4438: I dont think its an exhaust or something, as I saw a video of this being extended before they go travelling, and I saw some wires too.

Bones1977: Is it called ‘WARLOCK’? based on your opinion, it is an Jamming Antenna. Thanks man.

Here are some additional images:

vertex · January 30, 2008, 11:32pm

Here’s another image:

I’ve searched about “Warlock Anti-IED” systems, it has a flat antenna just like what they use in BFT.

tellis · January 31, 2008, 4:16am

After conferring with our EWO (electronics warfare officer), the device in question is an ECM antenna similar to a Warlock, it’s called Symphony. We don’t see many here in Afghanistan. I hope this helps.

vertex · February 4, 2008, 2:43am

Thanks for your info, tellis. I think it’s an ECM (electronic counter-measure) or some kind of a jammer. Just don’t have an idea what it’s called. Thanks again.