Webb Industries has introduced the 'Spectre' antenna, a near invisible, on-glass film antenna. Another innovation from Webb, a company that is fast developing a reputation as one of the most innovative and technologically advanced antenna designers in the country.
According to Webb engineer, Terry Reuss, the Spectre is a state-of-the-art covert antenna, ideal for most covert applications. It operates at low frequencies making it ideal for use in the Orbcomm satellite system.
Reuss says the Spectre, which comprises a conductive material embedded in an adhesive, tape-type substance, which adheres to glass or plastics, has some key advantages. "Firstly, it has no contacts that can wear out and there are no direct antenna connections that can break loose. Secondly, it is ideal for VHF frequency applications. The net result is that this is a significantly more reliable product and, with its excellent disguise properties, is destined to be one of the most popular antennas on the market," says Reuss.
This is not the first success that Webb has had with designing small antennas for low frequency applications. Recently it launched its 'Flatkook' antenna with its indestructible cover and the Orbmaster, designed specifically for the trailer industry in the US. Both antennas are being used on the Orbcomm network.
Paul Richards, Webb marketing manager, says that the high performance that Webb's engineers have achieved from the Spectre and the other small, low frequency antennas is a major breakthrough for his company and for the South African antenna industry as a whole.
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