OE-82 US NAVY UHF SATCOM Antenna

The US Navy OE-82 is a UHF SATCOM antenna group, which includes the AS-3018/WSC-1(V) satellite communications antenna. It is a prominent piece of equipment used for satellite communication on US Navy vessels, often seen as a large, parabolic dish mounted on the ship's structure. This antenna group has been in service for many years and has been the subject of model-making kits. 

• Function: The OE-82 is a high-frequency, satellite communications antenna used by the Navy for ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship communication.
• Components: It is composed of a group of parts, with the AS-3018 antenna being a key component.
• Usage: The antenna can be found on various US Navy ships, including cruisers and aircraft carriers.
• Modernity: While it has been a long-serving system, there are updated versions, such as the OE-82C/WSC-1(V).
• Hobbyist relevance: The OE-82 is a popular subject for model makers, with kits available for creating scale models of the antenna.