The OE-254/GRC antenna group is designed for broadband, omni-directional ground-based communications. It is intended for use with radio sets AN/VRC-12, AN/VRC-43 through AN/ VRC-49, AN/VRC-53, AN/VRC-64, AN/GRC-125 and AN/GRC-160 but will also function with the AN/PRC-25 and AN/PRC-77 radio sets. The antenna group is produced to military specification MIL-PRF-49204 and can withstand 90 mph winds without ice coating and 60 mph winds with 0.5″ of radial ice coating the entire antenna and remain erect and operational. The antenna is stowed in a transit bag with spare antenna elements, guy assemblies, guy plates and stake assemblies. Artwork detailing assembly and erection procedures and stowing instructions are sewed integral with the bag. The OE-254/GRC antenna group is designed for use in all climates and terrains.