The Field Antenna Solutions Trunk (FAST) provides the operator or technician with the tools, instruments, components, and materials to build or repair antennas used in communications systems ranging from VHF/UHF to the unlicensed 802.11x bands. FAST is configured using three kits described below to allow for easy replenishment .

A-Kit (40 tools and instruments) :

• Standing Wave Ratio Power Meters

• Power and Hand Tools

• Soldering Stations

• Wire Strippers, Crimpers, and Cutters

• Electric and Butane Soldering Guns

• Multi-meters

B-Kit (170-piece antenna repair and construction components):

• N-type/SMA/BNC/TNC Connectors and Adapters

• Multiple-Gauge Wire

• Tape, Ties, and Heat Shrink

• Ground Planes, Magnetic Mounts, and Extension Cables

• Materials and Components allow for the construction of a broad set of antennas ranging from VHF/UHF to 802.11 omni-directional and directional antennas.

C-Kit (pre-built antennas and cables):

• Set of 16 COTS antennas including high-gain, dipole and direction WiFi antennas, cellular-radio antennas, VHF/UHF antennas along with mounts and extension cables.