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C-Band Circular Feed
Electrical | |
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Antenna Size | 2.4M (96 in.) |
Operating Frequency (GHz) Transmit Receive | 5.85 - 6.425 GHz 3.625 - 4.20 GHz |
Antenna Gain at Midband, dBi (± .2dB) Transmit Receive | 42.20 dBi 38.20 dBi |
VSWR | 1.3:1 Max |
Pattern Beamwidth (in degrees at midband) -3 dB -15 dB | Rx: 2.20°, Tx: 1.40° Rx: 4.90°, Tx: 3.10° |
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 | 57 K 49 K 45 K 45 K |
Axial Ratio (Circular) Transmit Receive | 2.28 dB 1.94 dB |
Feed Interface Transmit Receive | CPR 137 CPR 229F |
Maximum Radio Weight | 20 Lbs. (9 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 |
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1241 Datasheet
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1241 Geometry
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1241 Type Approvals
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1241 2.4M 4 Piece C-Band Tx/Rx Antenna Feed System
General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies 1241 Manual