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.
Electrical | |
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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 |
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