General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1241 Series 2.4M Ku-Band Tx/Rx Linear Cross Pol Antenna

by enteshari | February 9, 2021

GD Satcom 1241 Series 2.4M Ku-Band Tx/Rx Linear Cross Pol Antenna System

Plate style Feed/OMT mount brackets 5.25” height (4.75" Clearance) and metric BUC / Waveguide hardware included
Feed Support
Feed horn and OMT/TRF
Reflector: Offset Feed, 4-Piece 0.8 f/d Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester SMC
Mount Type: Azimuth over Elevation
5º to 90º Fine Elevation adjust and +/- 10º Fine Azimuth Adjustment
Mast Pipe Requirement: 6” Schedule 40 mast pipe ( 6.63” OD )
(Order Optional Feed Stabilizer separately 0800-1469)
(ETSI) INTELSAT approvals

GD Satcom is the world's largest manufacturer of Rx/Tx VSAT antennas. We have the broadest product line in the industry including Receive Only, Rx/Tx and Rural Telephony antenna systems. GD Satcom offers nineteen antenna sizes, 47cm to 4.5M. GD Satcom is the leader in obtaining type certifications and approvals for Intelsat, AsiaSat and Eutelsat. GD Satcom antennas provide the best quality in the market due to the sophisticated, precision SMC compression molding process technology. GD Satcom provides the best value antenna solution to the market with competitive prices, the highest quality products and superb engineering support.

Features

Precision Compression molded offset reflector
Non-penetrating roof mounts and king posts available
Interface kits for all C & Ku-Band RF heads in stock
Reflector/Feed electrical anti-icing available

Electrical
Antenna Size	2.4M (96 in.)
Operating Frequency (GHz) Transmit Receive	13.75 - 14.50 GHz 10.70 - 12.75 GHz
Antenna Gain at Midband, dBi (± .2dB) Transmit Receive	47.40 dBi 49.20 dBi
VSWR Transmit Receive	1.3:1 Max 1.5:1 Max
Pattern Beamwidth (in degrees at midband) -3 dB -15 dB	Rx: 0.70° Tx: 0.60° Rx: 1.60° Tx: 1.40°
Sidelobe Envelope, Co-Pol (dBi) 100λ / D < θ ≤ 20° 20° < θ ≤ 26.3° 26.3° < θ ≤ 48° θ > 48°	29 - 25 Logθ dBi -3.5 dBi 32 - 25 Logθ dBi -10 dBi (averaged)
Antenna Noise Temperature 10° Elevation 20° Elevation 30° Elevation 40° Elevation	85 K 78 K 73 K 70 K
Cross Polarization Isolation (Linear) On Axis Transmit Receive	>30 dB >35 dB
Feed Interface Transmit Receive	WR 75 or Direct Radio Mounting
Maximum Radio Weight	12 Lbs. (5.5 Kg.)
(Optional Feed Stabilizer available for higher radio weight)
Mechanical
Reflector Material	Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester SMC
Antenna Optics	Prime Focus, Offset Feed, Four-piece
Mast Pipe Size	6” SCH 40 Pipe (6.63” OD) 16.83 cm.
Elevation Adjustment Range	5°to 90°Continuous Fine Adjustment
Azimuth Adjustment Range	360°Continuous, +/- 10°Fine Adjustment
Mount Type	Elevation over Azimuth
Shipping Weight (Total)	545 lbs. (248 kg.)
Install (Net) Weight	365 lbs. (166 kg.)
Environmental Performance
Wind Loading Operational Survival	50 mph (80 km/h) 125 mph (201 km/h)
Temperature Range (operational)	-40°to 140°F (-40°to 60°C)
Rain (operational)	1/2” (13mm) / hr
Atmospheric Conditions	Salt, Pollutants and Contaminants as Encountered in Coastal and Industrial Areas
Relative Humidity	0 to 100% With Condensation
Solar Radiation	360 BTU/h/ft²