3.8 Meter Rx/Tx High Wind Antenna

Series 2385

Technical Specifications
Electrical

C-Band Linear

C-Band Circular

Ku-Band Linear

X-Band Circular

Antenna Size
Operating Frequency (GHz) ReceiveTransmit

3.8 M

3.8 M

3.8 M

3.8 M

3.625 - 4.20 GHz
5.845 - 6.425 GHz

3.625 - 4.20 GHz
5.845 - 6.425 GHz

10.95 - 12.75 GHz
13.75 - 14.50 GHz

7.25 - 7.75 GHz
7.9 - 8.4 GHz

42.00 dBi
46.50 dBi

41.80 dBi
46.3 dBi

51.20 dBi
53.00dBi

47.80 dBi
48.40 dBi

55 K
45 K
38 K
36 K

62 K
52 K
45 K
43 K70 K
60 K
55 K
45 K

60 K
51 K
47 K
47 K

29 - 25 Logq dBi-3.5 dBi
32 - 25 Logq dBi-10 dBi (averaged)

29 - 25 Logq dBi-3.5 dBi
32 - 25 Logq dBi-10 dBi (averaged)

29 - 25 Logq dBi-3.5 dBi
32 - 25 Logq dBi-10 dBi (averaged)

29 - 25 Logq dBi-3.5 dBi
32 - 25 Logq dBi-10 dBi (averaged)

Rx: 1.40° Tx: 0.90°
Rx: 3.20° Tx: 2.00°

Rx: 1.40° Tx: 0.90°
Rx: 1.40° Tx: 0.90°

Rx: 0.50° Tx: 0.40°
Rx: 1.00° Tx: 0.90°

Rx: 0.80° Tx: 0.70°
Rx: 1.60° Tx: 1.50°

1 kW

1 kW

100 kW

2 kW> 30 dB> 27 dB

Rx > 15 dB Tx > 17.7 dB
Rx > 15 dB Tx > 17.7 dB

Rx > 30 dB Tx > 35dB
Rx > 25 dB Tx > 26dB

Antenna Gain at Midband, ReceivedBi (± 0.2dB)
Transmit
Antenna Noise Temperature
5° Elevation
10° Elevation
20° Elevation
40° Elevation
Sidelobe Envelope, Co-Pol (dBi)
100 λ/D ≤ θ ≤ 20°
20° < θ ≤ 26.3°
26.3° < θ ≤ 48°θ < 48°
Pattern Beamwidth(in degrees at midband)-3 dB-15 dB

Power Handling
Cross Polarization Isolation
On AxisWithin 1.0 dB Beamwidth

Rx > 23.2 dB Tx > 18.8 dB
Rx > 23.2 dB Tx > 18.8 dB

Note: Standard C-band Circular polarization in Tx-Band provides an axial ratio of 1.3 (XPD equivalence of 17.7 dB). Optional F-1 station feed available with axial

ratio of 1.09 (XPD equivalence >27.3 dB) in Tx band. Call factory when specifying this option. X Band filters available upon request.
Output WaveguideInterface Flange

Receive
Transmit

CPR 229 F
CPR 137 or Type N

CPR 229 F
CPR 137 or Type N

VSWR

Receive
Transmit

1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)
1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)

1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)
1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)

WR 75
WR 75

WR 112
WR 112

1.5:1 Max.(<-14.00 dB)
1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)

1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)
1.3:1 Max.(<-17.70 dB)

MechanicalReflector Material

Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester SMC

Antenna Optics

Easy-to-assemble, 4 Pc., Offset Fed Prime Focus Design with 0.6 F/D optics.

Mast Pipe Size

10” SCH 80 Pipe (10.75” OD) 27.3 cm.

Elevation Adjustment Range

12° to 90° or 0° to 15° for Polar Latitudes

Azimuth Adjustment Range

360° Continuous with +/- 35° Fine Adjustment

Environmental Performance
Wind Loading

Operational
Survival

65 MPH (104 Km/H) with 0.5 dB loss @ 14.25 GHz
75 MPH (120 Km/H) with 0.5 dB loss @ 6.14 GHz
75 MPH (120 Km/H) with 1.0 dB loss @ 14.25 GHz
150 MPH (240 Km/H)

Temperature

Operational-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)

RainOperational½” (13mm) per hour

IceOperational------

Relative Humidity

0 to 100% Condensing

Atmospheric Conditions

Salt, Pollutants and Contaminants as Encountered in Coastal and Industrial Areas

Solar Radiation

360 BTU/h/ft 2
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