Across every base, battlefield, and contingency site, the Air Force’s Cable & Antenna Systems Airmen—proudly known as “Cable Dawgs”—build and maintain the communication backbone that keeps the mission connected. From running copper and fiber-optic lines underground to scaling radio towers and installing antennas, Cable Dawgs ensure secure, reliable connectivity for command, control, and communications across the globe. Their work may be behind the scenes, but their impact reaches every sortie, e

7.2K views · 79 reactions | This week on #SheppardSpeaks, leadership visits the Cable & Antenna Systems course at the 364th TRS where students from multiple branches of service train together in a unique hands-on environment. | Sheppard Air Force Base | Facebook

3.4K views · 65 reactions | Many hams—even those active for years—may not realize how much strategic antenna placement and receive-only antennas can improve station performance. Join Tim Duffy, K3LR, and Rod Ehrhart, K8RR, as they explore different antenna types, where to put them for the best results, and why adding a receive-only antenna might be the game-changer your station needs. https://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/antennas | DX Engineering | Facebook