Heights, IL April 12, 2004-- The Antenex dual band RF and GPS Survivor antenna was chosen by Siemens A.E., the prime communications contractor to the 2004 Athens Olympics. The Antenex product was chosen over those of other European and North American competitors.

The Antenex Olympic dual band antenna belongs to the Antenex Survivor family which combines a wide range of frequencies with GPS. Frequencies offered include VHF, 220 MHz, UHF, 700 MHz, 800 MHz plus a 26 dB gain active GPS antenna. This product family features a black chrome whip and shock spring. There is an integral chrome plated 5/8 inch diameter mounting stud with stainless steel hardware plus 14 feet of coax for both RF and GPS. The ruggedized Survivor has a potted base for long life.

Antenex Survivors have been deployed on construction equipment, railway rolling stock, and a variety of public safety vehicles. The Survivor is becoming the multiband GPS antenna of choice where long life and high performance are required in mission critical applications in demanding environments.

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