GLEN BURNIE, MD – 04/11/08 –Pharad, LLC, a leader in flexible antenna technology, today
unveiled its comprehensive wearable antenna product line that improves worn antenna
performance and allows for direct integration of antennas into clothing. Featuring Pharad's
Flextenna® technology, these antennas conform to the body and flex with body movement.
Originally developed for the military and public safety/first responder markets, the wearable
antennas feature small size, flexibility, and enhanced electromagnetic performance, all in a
waterproof textile package. Complementing the wearable antenna products, Pharad has also
developed covert shoulder harnesses that allow the wearable antenna and radio system to be
comfortably and discretely worn under street clothing.
"With the increased number of items carried by soldiers and first responders, the military and
police are seeking technology to integrate more of the communications and telematics
electronics into gear worn by these personnel," said Austin Farnham, President of Pharad. "We
are the first company to offer a comprehensive commercial-off-the-shelf wearable antenna
product line supporting the primary communications and telematics services. Customer
response has been so favorable to this wearable technology, that we have launched the
Octane® brand under which we sell our wearable antenna products."
Pharad's wearable antenna products support such common communications and telematic
applications such as EPLRS, 800 MHz radios, cellular/GSM, GPS, and WLAN. The antennas
are developed on flexible dielectric material and packaged in waterproof textile pouches that
can be integrated into body armor vest carriers, helmets, and other clothing and outer wear.
Integration options also include covertly worn antennas, allowing special operations personnel
to communicate without unsightly antennas.
Press Contact:
Laura Sargent
Marketing and Sales Associate
410-590-3333 x215
|