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IED Jammer antenna on Tusk II
JeffCsr
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Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 03:12 AM UTC
I don't have a particular M1A2 TUSK II that I'm portraying but I want to incorporate the IED Jammer antenna(s)

I've seen variations from the pair of 'Duke'? Antennae mounted at the rear of the bustle, to the one 'fat' antenna mounted in the bustle atop an armored box (Academy M1A2 TUSK II kit)

Which would be more likely on a 2008-2012 M1A2?

I feel if I keep searching on the internet the FEDs will be knocking at my door. I just want to know where & what shape of antenna(s) to use, not look like I'm trying to uncover any restricted info.

TIA
Kenaicop
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Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 03:53 AM UTC
Can't help with your question, but I wouldn't worry about Googling stuff. I'm retired law enforcement and in the security business now, you should see all the stuff I look up, lots of fed security stuff including Groom Lake and Nellis AFB.

Gotta go, someones at the door....

HeavyArty
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Posted: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - 05:32 AM UTC
For the timeframe you are looking to depict, the two DUKE antennas would be more appropriate.
Mrclark7
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Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 09:56 AM UTC
Another option is you could be one Duke all the way forward on the left or right side of the hull.

Its how my Tusk II build will probably done also.

Mounted about a foot away from the smoke launchers.
JeffCsr
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Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017 - 09:55 AM UTC
Thanks for the tips, I've got them put on the rear of the turret bustle.
tanknick22
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Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017 - 06:31 PM UTC

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Thanks for the tips, I've got them put on the rear of the turret bustle.



every pic of a M1A2 TUSK Iv seen does not have duke antennas in fact the only Abrams ive seen with them were the M1A1 that the US Marines used in Afghanistan
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