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The ARA reflector antenna product line is subdivided into the
following ten categories:

1) BROADBAND (MULTIOCTAVE) REFLECTOR ANTENNAS
2) ANTENNAS for RADAR SIMULATORS
3) ANTENNAS for RADAR SYSTEMS
a) MONOPULSE TRACKING / MILITARY SYSTEMS
b) WEATHER
c) PERIMETER SURVEILLANCE
4) SATCOM ANTENNAS
a) INMARSAT, VSAT AND SATCOM SYSTEMS
b) TELEMETRY & IMAGING
c) CALIBRATION STANDARDS
d) EMERGENCY RESPONSE (PORTABLE) TERMINALS
5) COMMUNICATION LINK ANTENNAS
a) ANGLE DIVERSITY & OTHER APPLICATIONS
b) BASE STATION
c) LINE-OF-SIGHT
6) RCS (Radar Cross Section) MEASUREMENTS
7) TEST RANGE SOURCES
8) ELECTRONIC NEWS GATHERING (ENG)
a) HEAD END BASE STATIONS
b) SATELLITE NEWS GATHERING (SNG)
9) SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
10) COLLAPSIBLE REFLECTOR ANTENNAS (TACTICAL/
MILITARY)

Summary of Reflector types used in our Standard antennas
described in this datasheet.

CONTOURS

RIM PERIMETERS SURFACES

TYPES
1) Parabolic

1) Round / Circle

1) Solid Metal

1) Prime Focus
2) csc
2

2) Oval / Elliptical

2) Solid Composite

2) Cassegrain
3) ELPAR

3) Shaped

3) Metal Mesh

3) Offset
4) Shaped
(Generalized)

4) Gregorian

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1) BROADBAND (MULTIOCTAVE) REFLECTOR ANTENNAS
Our PRA series parabolic refector antennas offer high gain and narrow
beamwidth for broadband and extremely broadband applications. A
typical PRA series antenna has an instantaneous bandwidth in excess of
an octave. These antennas are ideally suited for Spectrum management,
direction fnding (DF), counter measures (ECM), EMC testing and other
commercial applications.
2) ANTENNAS for RADAR SYSTEM SIMULATORS
Our Refector antennas for radar test, simulation and training are designed
for integration into complete threat radar simulators for use on combat
training and test ranges or simulators for training and evaluation of radar
operators, aircrews, air-traffc-control or weather radar applications. All
antennas for radar simulators have high RF power handling capabilities
and generally use pressurized transmission lines. Dual-band, single
aperture antennas and a cluster of separate antennas mounted to a
single pedestal are ideally suited for RADAR simulators in mobile, fxed,
shipboard and airborne environments.
3) ANTENNAS for RADAR SYSTEMS
3a) Monopulse Tracking Antennas
Several refector antennas for RCS measurement, telemetry, Radar
and other applications are available with Monopulse tracking capability.
Monopulse tracking is available for use in airborne and shipboard antenna
systems. Monopulse Tracking Antennas include specially designed feeds
which are sealed and can be pressurized for high power applications.
3b) Weather Radar System Antennas
3c) Antennas For Perimeter Surveillance RADARs
4) SATCOM ANTENNAS
4a) INMARSAT and other SATCOM Applications
For over 20 years, we have offered the worlds broadest line of
INMARSAT antennas. More than 25,000 INMARSAT antennas have
been manufactured and delivered including Standard A and B Ship
Earth Station (SES) antennas which mount to a stable platform aboard
oceangoing vessels, Low cost, fxed-site and transportable antennas and
moderate-gain antennas for INMARSAT Standard C, M and Mini-M
terminals.
PRA-118/C41
PRS-10-C4
P2AA-0507-A0
PDO-09-A6
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In general, all INMARSAT antennas can also be used to downlink
GOES satellite data. Our antennas are tested and certified for
compliance with strict specifications for gain, axial ratio and
sidelobe envelope rolloff which are required by the INMARSAT
organization.

CPDA Series portable and remote INMARSAT Standard M
terminal antennas are described in Section 4 and a separate
datasheet for tactical antennas.

VSAT
We have been the pioneer in the development of antennas and
feeds for VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) satellite
communications systems. Multiband VSAT antennas have been
developed for simultaneous access to 2 or more transponders
aboard hybrid satellites. All VSAT antennas have been fully tested
for radiation patterns, gain, sidelobes, cross-polarization and axial
ratio. They meet all applicable FCC, CCIR, EUTELSAT, INTELSAT
and other regulatory bodies specifications for Earth Station
antennas.

CONICAL SCAN ANTENNAS FOR TRACKING
Tracking antennas using the conical-scanning principal offer RF
beam nutation without RF rotary joints so that power handling
capability can be extremely high and there is no wow or noise
generated by the scanning system. The scanning mechanism is
fully integrated, sealed against the environment and may be readily
accessed for maintenance purposes.

GIMBLE MOUNTED ANTENNAS
Parabolic reflector antennas for Gimbal mounted applications are
available with feeds which have very little protrusion behind the
vertex. This innovative style permits the reflector to be brought very
close to the motional axes for mounting on high-performance
gimbals. These antennas must have extremely compact
geometries to minimize the swept volume and radome size and
their center of gravity must be close to the intersection of the
motional axes to minimize motor torque. Reflectors are also
available to attach to an elevation yoke so that the antenna center
of gravity is coincident with these axes.

These antennas can have any desired polarization, including
orthogonal linear, orthogonal circular and variable linear. Although
limited in efficiency to about 50%, this style of reflector antenna
finds wide applications in many microwave communications
systems.

PBD-1212-C16

PDA-0102-A20

PCS-0505-C3

O3OVH-041214-C8

PDC-01-A6

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4b) Telemetry and Imaging Systems
Satcom antennas are available in all commonly-used telemetry and
data link frequency bands. These include P-band, L/S-bands, C-,
X- and Ku- band antennas for airborne-to-satellite datalinks for UAV
(Unpiloted Airborne Vehicle) systems, Airborne line-of-sight datalink
antennas, L/S-band monopulse tracking refectors and fxed site
antennas.
Our satellite imagery antenna systems are available for integration with
shipboard and fxed user terminals including RADARSAT, FY-2, GOES,
TIROS, GMS, SPOT, METEOSAT, DMSP and other transponders.
4c) Antennas for Calibration Systems
Our calibration standard antennas include secondary gain standards at
NIST for characterizing DSCS satellite equipment, as a transportable
Earth Station for monitoring AMSC/TMI L-band satellites, monitoring
the downlink signal of a satellite during polar orbit passes or as monitor
stations for worldspace and other satellites.
4d) Antennas for Portable Terminals
5) COMMUNICATION LINK ANTENNAS
5a) Angle Diversity Systems and Other Applications
ARA has developed a wide range of high performance angle diversity
antennas for line-of-sight communications. These antennas can
dramatically improve the link reliability by reducing the effects of
fading.
The antennas consist of shrouded, high performance parabolic
refectors with RF absorber-lined aperture shields which have been
equipped with an innovative feed system. The latter enables the antenna
to have two vertically-splayed beams approximately one beamwidth
apart. Diversity combiners are used on the two transmission paths to
improve link fading statistics.
Both dual and single polarized antennas are available for operation
in all standard communications frequency bands. All antennas are
equipped with standard tower mounts with elevation and azimuth
vernier adjustments.
PDC-08-C0
POX-0101-A20
0434
SRX-0103-C0
POO-0304-A10
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In addition, waveguide combiners have been designed and delivered
to yield sum and difference elevation patterns by combining upper
and lower beam ports in a special hybrid network.
Our angle diversity feeds consist of two closely spaced radiating
apertures with special compensating devices to maximize isolation,
control phase center position, and to optimize primary pattern shape.
In typical refectors, they result in two beams having crossover levels
between 4 and 5.5 dB.
5b) Base Station Antennas
5c) Line-of-sight Communication Antennas
6) RADAR CROSS SECTION INSTRUMENTATION ANTENNAS
Antennas for demanding Radar Cross Section measurement systems
are available for ground, helicopter and aerostat environments. All
RCS instrumentation antennas are designed to handle substantial
peak RF power levels over wide frequency bandwidths with minimum
ringing. All of ARAs refectors are fabricated from accurate, lightweight
and rigid epoxy-graphite honeycomb material.
7) ANTENNA TEST RANGE SOURCES
We offer a set of modular source (i.e. generally transmitting) antennas
for far-feld test ranges. Two-foot and six-foot refector diameters
are standard; both have provisions for mounting pre-focused and
interchangeable waveguide-bandwidth linear, dual and circular
polarized feeds.
We also offer two types of ultra-bandwidth (1-18GHz) source antennas.
The frst one is a remotely controlled linearly polarized antenna with
a rotary joint and a polarization encoder. This antenna is highly useful
for conducting swept axial ratio measurements. The second type of
refector antenna has an ultra broad band dual polarized feed.
Modular and Dedicated Use source antennas have rear mounting
provisions to interface with 56000-series Scientifc-Atlanta (or M.I.
Technologies) polarization positioners. The boresight is mechanically
aligned with the mounting surface within 10% of the 3dB beamwidth.
PBC-03-A4
PBL-1314-C3
PRX-0117-C4
SRX-2539-C0
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8) ELECTRONIC NEWS-GATHERING ANTENNA
8a) Head End Base Station Antennas
Electronic News Gathering Antenna (ENG) systems allow TV
crews to send information from sites of fast-breaking news to
studio or head end locations. Cameras send their signals either
directly to the studio or by relay from a helicopter. Our antennas
have been designed for use at all three ENG link locations head
end, helicopter and TV crew sites. Frequency allocations for ENG
are in the 2, 7 and 13 GHz frequency bands. Most ENG users
require polarization selection to optimize the link margin when
at urban sites. Our antenna systems include manual or switch
selection of vertical, horizontal, right-hand or left-hand circular
polarizations.
8b) Satellite News-Gathering Antennas
Our portable Satellite News Gathering (SNG) antennas have now
logged many years of productive use. They have been carried to
Mount Everest, to the Arabian deserts and to the North pole.
9) SPECIAL ANTENNAS
Special application refector antennas include antennas using
shaped refectors, antennas for high power and super high
power applications, lightweight multipanel refectors for tactical
applications, low power Tropo Scatter antennas, antennas for
remote sensing applications, compact high performance antennas,
ultra low sidelobe applications and dual refector antennas with
co-incident boresights.
9a) High-Field EMC Test Antennas
An innovative antenna system is offered for performing very high
feld strength Electromagnetic Compatibility and Susceptibility
testing. Field strengths up to several kilovolts per meter can be
generated in a compact laboratory environment using moderate
power RF sources.
9b) Special Feed-Refector Antennas
9c) Low Sidelobe and Super-Power Antennas
POX-0202-A8
POX-0506-A0
POO-1213-C6
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PBA-28-A1
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10) COLLAPSIBLE REFLECTOR ANTENNAS (TACTICAL/
MILITARY)
The CPDA and CPRA series collapsible parabolic dish antennas offer
a practical approach to easily transported, high gain, narrow beam
antennas. These are portable antennas ideally suited for mobile and
tactical applications. For standard CPDA and CPRA models, the dish,
the feed and the support break into components, which along with an
optional collapsible tripod or an antenna mount assembly are stowed
in foam-flled transit cases for mobile and tactical antennas.
Our collapsible dish antennas are easy to assemble and disassemble
with minimal tools. All tools required for assembly or disassembly of
CPDA antennas are supplied with the antenna. No additional tools are
required for assembly or disassembly of CPRA antennas.
These antennas may be mounted on vehicles, telescopic masts,
tripods or our unique knockdown tetrahedral mounts. Special mounting
brackets and plates for attaching a telescopic mast to the wall or to the
back of a truck are available on request.
The manually operated tilt mechanism for some CPRA models allows
positioning of the antenna over 360 degrees horizontally and from +50
to -30 degrees vertically.
FEATURES:
EASY DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY
CAPTIVE AND QUICK RELEASE HARDWARE
CONVENIENT MOUNTING
(TRIPOD, TETRAHEDRAL OR VAN MOUNTING)
LIGHTWEIGHT
ROBUST CONSTRUCTION
LINEAR, DUAL OR CIRCULAR POLARIZATIONS
LOW AXIAL RATIOS
CARRYING CASE(S)
INTERCHANGEABLE FEEDS
REMOTE ANTENNA POSITIONING
REMOTE POLARIZATION ADJUSTMENT
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Typical applications include:
1) Signal Monitoring
2) Satellite Data & Video Services
3) Satellite News Gathering (SNG)
4) Satellite EIRP Test Sets
5) Mobile Calibration Standard
6) Telemetry and Data Collection
7) Broadcast Satellite Systems
8) Oil Exploration
9) Satellite and Ground Communication
a) Mobile Ground Terminals
b) VSAT Terminals
c) Ultra Small Antenna Terminals (USAT)

CPDA-0140 series antennas include five choices for reflector sizes
and over 50 choices for feeds which are interchangeable and
mount on the same mounting plate. Feed choices include linearly
polarized, dual linear, dual circular and switchable polarization
(Horizontal, Vertical, RHCP and LHCP) feeds in various frequency
bands from 1.5 to 31 GHz, and linearly polarized high power feeds
in various bands from 0.75GHz to 40GHz. Lightweight composite
material reflectors are used for CPDA-0140 antennas designed for
commercial news gathering, signal monitoring, tactical and military
applications.

The CPRA-118 series collapsible reflector antennas cover the
entire band from 1 to 18GHz with a single linearly polarized or a
single dual polarized feed. (A feed option comprising a set of four
high power horns covering 2 to 18 GHz is also available).

CPDA-0140 and some
Interchangeable Feeds

CPRA-118/C61

CPRA-118/C41MRP

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1a) SPECIFICATIONS: Broadband Reflector Antennas (Linearly Polarized)
Model
Number
Frequency
Range (GHz)
Gain dBi
Maximum
VSWR
Reflector
Diameter
ft (m)
Reflector
Material
PRA 0511/A6 0.5 1.1 16.0 20.1 22.6 2.0 :1 6 (2) Aluminum
PRA
058/OC4*
0.5 8.0 10 36 2.5 :1 4 (1.2) Aluminum
PRA
058/OA6*
0.5 8.0 11 38 2.5 :1 6 (2) Aluminum
PRA
0518/C41**
0.5 18.0 12 39 2.5 :1 4 (1.2) Composite
PRA 18/OA6* 1.0 8.0 21 39 2.5 :1 6 (2) Aluminum
PRA 12/A4 1.0 2.0 19.1 22.5 25.1 2.0 :1 4 (1.2) Aluminum
PRA 12/A8 1.0 2.0 26.0 29.0 31.0 2.0 :1 8 (2.4) Aluminum
PRA 118/xxx 1.0 18.0 See separate datasheets for PRA-118 series antennas
PRA
126/A31**
1.0 26.0 17 36 3 :1 3 (0.9) Aluminum
PRA 126/C2 1.0 26.0 See PRA-118/C21 & PRA-1826/C2
PRA
140/C2***
1.0 40.0 See PRA-126/C2 & PRA-2640/C2

* Offset Reflector Feed

** PRA-0518/C41 and PRA-126/A31 covers the entire frequency band using a single log periodic feed,
for low power transmit or receive-only applications.

*** The PRA-140/C2 antenna covers the entire frequency band 1-40 GHz, using three separate feeds.
Frequency band 1-18 GHz is covered using the same log periodic feed, used in our PRA-118 antenna.
The frequency bands of 18-26 GHz and 26-40 GHz are covered using horn feeds which mount on the
same feed mounting plate, with minimal tools. The feeds in both antennas, PRA-126/C2 and PRA-
140/C2 are fixed focused. A polarization adjustment in 45 steps is available by manually rotating the dish
and the feed using a polarization adaptor (optional). The entire antenna is mounted on a monopod.

PRA 18/OA6

PRA 058/OC4 PRA 058/OA6 PRA-0518/C41
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1a) SPECIFICATIONS: Broadband Reflector Antennas (Linearly Polarized) (Continued)
Model
Number
Frequency
Range (GHz)
Gain dBi
Maximum
VSWR
Reflector
Diameter
ft (m)
Reflector
Material
PRA 26/A4 2.0 6.0 24 28 32 2.0 :1 4 (1.2) Aluminum
PRA 28/A8 2.0 8.0 30 37.2 41.0 2.1 :1 8 (2.4) Aluminum
PRA 28/A10 2.0 8.0 32.0 40.0 43.0 2 :1 10 (3.0) Aluminum
PRA 618/101 6.0 18.0 See a separate datasheet
PRA 618/C4 6.0 18.0 33 43 2.0 :1 4(1.2) Composite
PRA 818/C1.5 8.0 18.0 28.5 34.5 2.2 :1 1.5 (0.45) Composite
PRA 818/A4 8.0 18.0 37.6 41.7 1.7 :1 4 (1.2) Aluminum
PRA 818/A2.5 8.0 18.0 32 39 2 :1 2.5 (0.75) Aluminum
PRA 818/A8 8.0 18.0 42.7 46.0 44.8 2.2 :1 8 (2.4) Aluminum
PRA 818/A10 8.0 18.0 45.0 48.4 46.0 2 :1 10 (3.0) Aluminum
PRA 1826/C2 18.0 26.0 39.0 40.5 42.3 1.5 :1 2 (0.6) Composite
PRA 2640/C2 26.0 40.0 41.1 43.0 45.0 1.3 :1 2 (0.6) Composite

PRA Series Antennas
PRA-1826/C2
(PRA-126/C2 or PRA-140/C2
with 18-26.5 GHz feed)
PRA-126/C2 or PRA-
140/C2
with 1to18GHz Feed
(PRA-118/C21)

PRA 618/C4 PRA 818/A4 PRA 618/101

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1b) SPECIFICATIONS: Broadband Reflector Antennas (Manually Adjustable
Polarization*)

Gain dB Linear
Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
Range
(GHz)
Reflector
Diameter
FT (m)
Low Mid High
Reflector
Material
VSWR
PRA - 0206 0441-800 0.2 - 0.6 6 (2) 4.8 14.6 15.7 Aluminum 1.3 : 1
PRA - 063 0441-810 0.6 - 3.0 6 (2) 16.2 25 30.3 Aluminum 1.3 : 1
PRA - 618/C45 0051-820 6.0 18.0 48 33.3 40.0 43.1 Composite 2.0 :1
* Vertical, Horizontal and Slant (+45 or -45)

PRA - 618/C45 PRA-0206 PRA-063

DPRA-118/C2 DPRA-112/A8 * Polarization Versatility
Antenna (See section 6C)
1c) SPECIFICATIONS: Broadband Reflector Antennas (Dual Linear)*

Gain dB Linear
Model
Number
Frequency
Range
(GHz)
Reflector
Diameter
FT (m)
Low Mid High
Reflector
Material
VSWR
Sidelobe
(dB)
DPRA-112/A8
(AS96T-11)
1 12 8 (2.4) 24 42 Aluminum 2.5:1 -10
DPRA-118/C2 1 18 2 (0.6) 12 30 Composite 2.5:1 -10
DPRA-26/A4 2 6 4 (1.2) 24.0 28 31.2 Aluminum 3:1 -15.5
DPRA-618/A2 6 18 2 (0.6) 28.0 31 34.5 Aluminum 3:1 -13
* See also Polarization Versatility antennas in Section 6C.

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1d) Broadband Reflector Antennas, 1 18GHz

PRA series parabolic reflector antennas offer high gain
and narrow beam widths for broadband and extremely
broadband applications such as SIGINT, DF, ECM and
EMC testing.

PRA-118 series antennas cover a broad frequency range
from 1 to 18 GHz using one of the five feed options given
below.

PRA-118 series antennas are subdivided into two sub-
categories:

1) PRA-118/A series antennas: These antennas use
aluminum reflectors in diameters ranging from 24
(0.6m) to 96 (2.4m).

2) PRA-118/C series antennas: These antennas use a
lightweight composite material for parabolic
reflectors. Typical reflector sizes range from 12 to
96 in diameter.

Standard PRA-118 models include five different kinds of
feeds:

1) LPD series linearly polarized Log periodic feeds for
low power transmit and/or receive applications.

2) DRG series broadband horn feeds for medium to
high power (in excess of 250W cw) applications.

3) A set of five horn feeds (WFS-218/5) covering 1 to
18 GHz for high power applications. WFS-218/5 set
of feeds may be included as an option with antennas
supplied with a low power LPD feed. All horns in this
set may utilize the same mounting plate used for the
LPD feed.

4) LPC series dual polarized log periodic feeds for low
power transmit and/or receive applications.

5) A set of three horn feeds (WFS-118/3) covering 1 to
18 GHz for high power applications. Feed 1 covers 1-
2 GHz, Feed 2 covers 2-8 GHz and Feed 3 covers 8-
18 GHz. All feeds utilize the same mounting plate
and can handle power levels in excess of 400W.

PRA-118/A85 with 8-18GHz feed

PRA-118/C24

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1d) SPECIFICATIONS: Selection Table for PRA-118s

Model
Number
Frequency
(GHz)
Reflector
Material
Reflector
Size
Feed Type Power
PRA-118/A61 1-18 Aluminum 72 LPD 5W
PRA-118/A42 1-18 Aluminum 48 DRG 200W
PRA-118/A44 1-18 Aluminum 48 LPC 10W
PRA-118/A85 1-18 Aluminum 96 3 Horns up to 500W
PRA-118/C41 1-18 Composite 48 LPD 5W
PRA-118/C42 1-18 Composite 48 DRG 200W
PRA-118/C44 1-18 Composite 48 LPC 10W
PRA-118/C24 1-18 Composite 24 LPC 10W
PRA-118/A43 1-18 Aluminum 48 5 Horns
1 kW / 50W for
18 GHz
PRA-118/C43 1-18 Composite 48 5 Horns
1 kW / 50W for
18 GHz

PRA-118/A85 PRA-118/C34 PRA-118/C21

PRA-118/C31 PRA-118/C24 PRA-118/C41 (shown with
Polarization Rotator option)

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1e) Reflector Antennas, PRA-618/101

The PRA-618/101 is optimized for high gain over the
broad frequency range of 6 to 18 GHz. It is a 3 foot
reflector with a low pressure waveguide window. It has a
rigid back structure for mounting. An optional scope is
available that mounts at the edge of the dish and that is
boresighted to the antennas beam center at 18 GHz. The
PRA-618/101 can handle power levels up to 300W. It is
designed to operate in outdoor and military environments.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Electrical:

Frequency Range: 6GHz to 18GHz

Input Impedance: 50 Ohm nominal

Input Connector: Type N female

VSWR: 6GHz to 7GHz 3.0:1
7GHz to 18GHz 2.5:1

Gain: @ 6GHz 30.9 dBi
@ 12GHz 36.5 dBi
@ 18GHz 40.5 dBi

3 dB Beamwidth: @ 6GHz 4.0
E-Plane @ 12GHz 1.9
@ 18GHz 1.7

Side Lobe Level: -14 dB

Polarization: Linear

Power: 300 W Max.

Mechanical:

Reflector Diameter: 38.0 Inches

Waveguide: WRD-650-D28 Aluminum

RF Connector: Precision Type N

Waveguide Pressure: 5 psi

Temperature: -40 C to 65 C

Humidity: 95% @ 35 C

OPTIONS:
1) Scope
2) Telescopic Mast

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1f) Optional Accessories for Reflector Antennas
1) TP-9, Tripod with pan/tilt head. The TP-9, our strongest model, id highly compact with heavy
duty construction, and is designed for tactical / military and other field applications. TP-9 is
recommended for use with 6 foot diameter reflectors.

2) Tetrahedral Mount (doubles as a transit frame)
KTM 1 for reflectors up to 6 in diameter
KTM 2 for reflectors diameters beyond 6

3) Heavy Duty Rigid Carrying Case(s)

4) a) Polarization Rotator with a controller
b) Manual Polarization Rotator (MRP-1 recommended)

5) Azimuth rotator with a controller

6) EL/AZ Positioning system with a controller

7) 3 Axis Antenna Positioner, Remotely controlled

8) Telescopic Mast, 5-30m

(5) ACU-3

(2) Tetrahedral Mount

(7) CPRA-118-C41, ARP-90, AEC-60C & 7
Mast

(1) TP-9 (6) AEC-60 (4) MRP-1 with horn feed

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RF Power
Model
Number
Old
Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Polarization KW
Peak
Watts
Avg.
Diameter
Inches
Press.
PSIG
P2SH-0005-C8 0239-800
0.67 - 0.85
4.9 - 5.1
RHCP
Slant 45
40
1000
140
1000
96 25
PRS-10-C4 0241-800 0.67 - 18.0 Slant 135 - 5 48 N/A
P2CH-0005-C7 8873-800
0.7 - 0.85
4.9 - 5.1
RHCP
Horizontal
50
680
150
680
84 5
P2SA-0109-C15 8871-800
1.0 - 1.1
8.5 - 9.6
45
Vertical
1.2
200
15
200
55 5
P2SO-0108-C8 0240-800
1.0 - 1.1
6.9 - 9.6
7.6 9.6
9.2 9.4
6.9 7.1
7.6 9.6
9.9 10.0
Slant 135 port 1
Slant 45 port 2
Slant 45 port 2
Slant 45 port 2
Slant 135 port 3
Slant 135 port 3
Slant 135 port 3
2
-
250
150
-
250
-
120
800
250
150
800
250
500
96 25
P2LL-0209-C8 0051-800
2.0 - 3.6
6.5 - 10.0
Linear * 4 250 96
PDO-02-C8 9403-800 2.61 - 2.81 Dual Linear - 10 96 0
PDH-03-C7 9734-800 2.7 - 2.9 Horizontal 100 100 84 20
P2LL-0317-C8 0051-810
3.6 - 6.5
10.0 - 18.0
Linear * 4 250 96
P2AA-0305-C7 8872-800
3.9 - 3.93
4.9 - 5.1
Vertical
Vertical
20
650
350
650
84 5
P2AA-0507-A0 0242-800
4.9 - 5.1
6.3 - 6.75
Slant 135
Slant 135
1000
1000
2000
2000
84 x 40 40
AS36-69 6.9 - 7.1 Linear 2 20 36 0 PDA-06-C3

Manually adjustable, V, H, Left Slant +45, Right Slant - 45 *

PRS-10-C4

shown in RF system
P2AH-0005-C8, PRS-10-C4,
P2SO-0108-C8 & P1AA-0305-C7

PDA-06-C3

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RF Power
Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Polarization KW
Peak
Watts
Avg.
Diameter
Inches
Press.
PSIG
P2AH-0608-C6 8870-800
6.9 - 7.0
7.8 - 8.5
Vertical
Horizontal
2.2
310
200
250
72 5
P2AA-0608-C6 8870-810
6.9 - 7.0
7.8 - 8.5
Vertical
Vertical
2.2
310
200
250
72 25
PDA-08-C4 8874-810 8.0 - 8.60 Vertical 20 10 48 5
PDA-09-A3 9733-800 8.5 - 10.3 Slant 0.3 300 36 10
SDO-0909-C0 9410-800 8.6 - 10.8 Dual Linear 2 10 19 x 36 10
SDC-10-C0 8826-800 9.9 - 10.2 LHCP 75 5000 12 x 48 0
PRC-15-C3 8916-810 12.0 - 18.0 RHCP 200 200 36 25
PRA-15-C15 8916-820 12.0 - 18.0 Vertical 200 200 55 25
P2AH-1215-C21 8869-800
12.6 - 13.3
14.5 - 15.2
Vertical
Horizontal
95
225
750
275
38 5
PDH-13-C21 9708-800 13.4 - 14.0 Horizontal 150 250 38 5
PDS-16-C16 9733-800 15.0 - 17.2 45 0.3 300 18 10
PDD-1616-C17 8874-800 16.0 - 17.0
Dual
Circular
60 90 30 5
ODC-15-C6 AO72-140C 14.0 - 16.0 RHCP 0.5 500 72 0
ODO-1515-C6 AO72-140D 14.0 - 16.0 Dual Linear 0.5 500 72 0
ODC-16-C17 AO30-140C 14.0 - 18.0 RHCP 0.1 10 30 0

P2AH-0608-C6 P2LL-0317-C8 SDC-10-C0
,

P2AH-1215-C21 PDS-16-C16 & PDA-
09-A3 (with Horns)
PDH-03-C7 ODC-15-C6

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3a) Monopulse Tracking Antennas, Vertically Polarized

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
(dB)
Null
Depth
Reflector
Dia. (in)
Feed Connector
PTA-09-C4 8739-800 9.1-9.3 38 28 dB 48
Prime
Focus
SMA J ack
P2OA-09-C4* 9170-800 9.1-9.3 37 32 dB 48 Cassegrain SMA
PTA-14-C6 9871-800 14.0-14.5 43.4 21dB 72
Prime
Focus**
SMA /
WR-62
PTA-15-C21 0444-810 14.6-15.2 40.9 30 dB 38
Prime
Focus
WR-62
PTA-07-C6 0445-810 7.8-8.5 41.25 30 dB 72
Prime
Focus
WR-112
PTA-08-C15 0446-810 8.5-9.6 40 30 dB 55
Prime
Focus
WR-112
PTA-16-C4 0447-810 16.0-17.0 40.1 30 dB 48
Prime
Focus
WR-62
PTA-13-C21 0448-810 13.4-14.0 40.7 30 dB 38
Prime
Focus
WR-62
PTA-10-C4 0452-800 9.3-10.0 36.5 30 dB 48 Cassegrain WR-90
** Pressurized to 20 psig

P2OA-09-C4 4-foot parabolic antenna is also part of a complex 2-18 GHz RCS measurement
system (Old Model 9170-800) which has been designed for helicopter environments. This X-
band tracking antenna enables the entire antenna system to maintain accurate pointing under
severe operational conditions.

PTA-14-C6
PTA-13-C21 PTA-10-C4

PTA-09-C4 PTA-08-C15 P2OA-09-C4

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3b) Antennas for Weather Radar Systems

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Power
KW
Sidelobe Diameter
PDO-02-A8 9403-800 2.61 2.81 10 23.0 8 ft
PDO-05-A10 0152-800 5.2 5.4 10 26.0 3 m
PDA-05-A19 0132-800 5.25 5.35 550 28.0 4.5 m
PDO-05-A19 0060-800 5.25 5.45 550 28.0 4.5 m
PDA-05-A12 0303-810 5.40 - 5.75 550 25.0 3.7 m
PDH-05-A19 0217-810 5.60 5.65 550 26.0 4.5 m
PDO-09-A4 0210-800 9.15 9.65 10 12.9 4 ft *
PDO-09-A8 9971-800 9.275 9.325 50 20.0 8 ft
PDO-09-A6 0081-800 9.375 9.425 40 21.5 6 ft
PDO-09-C6 0072-800 9.385 9.435 10 18.0 6 ft *
PDO-35-C20 0143-800 35.0 0.5 40 24.0 28 inch

* Antenna includes a full-aperture radome.

PDO-09-A4 PDO-09-A6 PDH-05-A19 PDA-05-A19

PDO-05-A19 PDO-02-A8 PDO-09-C6

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3c) Antennas for Perimeter Surveillance applications (Bistatic)

See a separate datasheet for Marine application and array type Perimeter Surveillance antennas.

Isolation: >50 dB
VSWR (max): 1.3 : 1
Sidelobes:
Azimuth: >17 dB
Elevation: >15 dB

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dBi
Polarization
HPBW
(EL)
RF
Interface
SDA-35-C0* 0471-800 35.25 0.35 32.5 Vertical 8.25 1.25 WR-28
SDA-36-C0* 0471-810 35.25 0.35 32.5 Vertical 7.5 1.25 WR-28
* Designed to withstand use in a Truck environment.

SDA-35-C0 SDA-36-C0

VSWR at A2 Port Isolation between A2 and B3 VSWR at B3 Port

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4a(i) High Gain Standard A and B INMARSAT Antennas

(These antennas can also be used to downlink GOES Satellite data)

Frequency Range
Receive 1525.0 1559.0 MHz
Transmit 1626.5 1660.5 MHz

Polarization Right-Hand Circular

System G/T -4 dB/K

Axial Ratio 2 dB, maximum

Uplink Power 60 Watts, typical

Sidelobe Envelope +8 dBic between 16 and 21
41-25 Log dBic between21and57
-3 dBic between 57 and 180

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Reflector
Diameter
Inches
Peak Gain dBic
(Midband,
Receive)
Vertex-Mounted Feed Style
PBC-01-A20 AS33-15C 33 20.6
PBC-01-A0 AS35-15C/U 35 20.8
PBC-01-A3 AS36-15C 36 21.2
PBC-01-A14 AS40-15C 40 22.4
PBC-01-A4
AS48-15C
(8601)
48 23.6
PBC-01-A4S
AS48S-15C
(9390)
48 23.6
Prime Focus, Strut-supported Feed Style
PDC-01-A15 AS60-15C 60 25.6
PDC-01-A6 AS72-15C 72 27.6
PDC-01-M0 AS90-15C 90 29.0
PDC-01-A8 AS96-15C 96 29.2

PBC-01-A4

PBC-01-A4S

PDC-01-M0

PDC-01-A6

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Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Polarization
Diameter
Inches
Gain
dBi(c)
PDO-0000-A6 9774-800 0.80 0.96 Dual Linear 72 21 min.
PDD-0102-A4 0301-800 1.4 2.4 Dual Circular 48
22.7
26.0
PDO-0102-A2 9525-825 1.5 2.5 Dual Linear 24 20.2 dBil
PDA-0102-A20 0411-800 1.5 2.5 Dual Linear 33 23.0
PDD-04-A12 AS144-34 3.7 4.2
Orthogonal
Circular
3.7m 41.0
PBA-08-A0 0227-800 7.9 8.4 Linear * 14 24
PBA-09-A20 9324-801 9.5 10.0 Linear * 33 36.3
PBO-1014-C16 0257-800
10.95 12.75
13.75 14.50
Dual Linear 18
28.5
33.5
P2AH-1014-C3 9873-800
10.95 12.75
14.0 14.5
Dual Linear 36
38.1 at12.0GHz
39.4 at 14.0GHz
PBD-1212-C16 0347-800 12.2 12.75 Dual Circular 18 30.25
* Manually Adjustable, Vertical, Horizontal or Slant

0227 PDD-04-A12 0347

9525 0301 9774

9873 0411 0257

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4a(iii) Antennas for VSAT Applications

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dB
Diameter
Meters
Style Polarization
PBA-03-A2 AS24-37 3.7 4.2 25.1 0.6 Symmetrical Linear *
O2AH-0406-C21 AO40-3759 4.0 6.0
29.2
34.3
1.0 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AH-0406-A4 A048-3759 4.0 6.0
32.3
35.6
1.2 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
P2AH-0406-A4 AS48-3759 4.0 6.0
32.2
35.5
1.2 Symmetrical
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AH-0406-C15** AO60-3759C 4.0 6.0
34.2
38.2
1.5 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
P2AH-0406-A6 AS72-3759 4.0 6.0
35.0
38.5
1.8 Symmetrical
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AH-0406-C6 AO72-3759 4.0 6.0
35.4
38.6
1.8 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2OO-0406-C6** AO72-3759C 4.0 6.0
34.9
38.5
1.8 Offset
Orthogonal
Circular
P2LL-0412- A8 9522-800 4.0 12.0
36.7
46.8
2.5 Symmetrical
Remote
Linear
O3OVH-041214-C8
8824-800
(OSA-44-1212)
4/12/14
38.0
47.6
49.0
2.4 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
** For Intelsat applications

PBA-03-A2 O2AH-0406-C15 O3OVH-041214-C8

O2AH-0406-C6 O2OO-0406-C6 P2LL-0412- A8

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Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dB
Diameter
Meters
Style Polarization
PBA-06-A2 AS24-59 5.925-6.425 29.2 0.6 Symmetrical Linear *
O2AH-1114-C0 0233-800 11.0 14.0
36.8
38.03
0.92X0.6
Gregorian
Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AH-1214-C21 AO40-117140 12.0 14.0
40.5
41.5
1.0 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
CP2LL-1214/C3 0434-800 12.0 14.0
39.1
40.2
0.85 Offset
Co-polarized
Linear
O2AH-1214-A4 AO48-117140 12.0 14.0
41.7
43.0
1.2 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AH-1214-C6 AO72-117140 12.0 14.0
45.1
46.3
1.8 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AH-1214-C8 AO96-117140 12.0 14.0
48.0
49.3
2.4 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
ODO-13-C20 AO30-14 14.0 0.5 38.7 0.75 Offset Dual Linear *
O2OO-1929-C17 AO28-2030
19.2-20.2
29.0-30.0
41.5
45.0
0.7 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2OO-1929-C6 AO72-2030
19.2-20.2
29.0-30.0
49.3
52.8
1.8 Offset
Orthogonal
Linear
O2AD-2030-C0 0233-810 20.0 30.0
41.5
45.5
0.92x0.6
Gregorian
Offset
Orthogonal
Circular

O2AD-2030-C0 CP2LL-1214/C3 O2AH-1214-C8

O2OO-1929-C6 O2AH-1214-C21 O2OO-1929-C17

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4a(iv) Dual / Circular Polarized Backfire-Fed Reflector Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector
Diameter
Inches
Gain
dBi(c)
Midband(s)
RF
Port(s)
Polarization
PDD-0304-A6 AS72-44C 3.70 - 4.20 72 34.6 CPR-229 Dual Circular
PDD-0506-A6 AS72-66C 5.925 - 6.425 72 38.4 CPR-137 Dual Circular
PDD-0708-A2 AS24-77C 7.25 - 8.40 24 30.5/31.5 CPR-112 Dual Circular
PDD-0708-A4 AS48-77C 7.25 - 8.40 48 36.2/36.9 CPR-112 Dual Circular
PDD-1114-A2 AS24-1214C 11.70 - 14.5 24 35.8/36.6 WR-75 Dual Circular
PBR-1212-C23* AS20-120CR 12.20 - 12.75 20 33.0 WR-75
Remote
Circular
PBR-1212-C2* AS24-120CR 12.20 - 12.75 24 35.5 WR-75
Remote
Circular
PBC-1314-A16 AS18-140C 14.00 - 14.5 18 34.8 WR-75 Circular *

PDD-0708-A2 PDD-0708-A4 PDD-0708-A2

4a(v) Conical Scanning Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dBi
Diameter
(in)
Scale
Rate
(RPM)
Power
Peak/CW
(KW)
Crossover
Level (dB)
PCS-0505-C3 8522-800 5.4 5.9 31 36 1800 1000 / 1 1
PCS-0404-A4 9133-800 4.4 5.0 36 48 1800 - / 0.5 1
PCS-0909-A12 8522-802 9.1 9.4 48.1 144 300/1800* 2000 / 1 0.9
PBS-1212-C2 9465-830 12.2 12.7 34.3 24 1500 - / 0.1 0.4
* Remotely Selectable

PCS-0505-C3 PCS-0404-A4 PBS-1212-C2

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Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector
Type
Reflector
(in)
Gain
dBi(c)
Notes /
Application
PBC-03-A4 AS48-3636C 2.65-4.20 Parabolic 48 dia 32.0
C-band receive-
only INTELSAT
television terminal
PBA-10-C22 AS10-107 10.70-10.9 Parabolic 10 dia 24.0
Graphite
construction
PBA-11-C22 AS10-115 11.50-11.9 Parabolic 10 dia 25.0
Graphite
construction
PBR-12-C23 AS20-120CR 12.20-12.75 Parabolic 20 dia 34.0
Marine DSS
Antenna; motorized
polarization
PBC-13-C2 AS24-120C 12.20-12.75 Parabolic 24 dia 36.0
Marine DSS
Antenna; vertex
feed and LNB
PBA-1415-C0 0120-800 14.5-15.35 Parabolic 24 x 22 38.0 Airborne UVA

PBC-03-A4 PBR-12-C23 PBA-11-C22

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4b) Reflector Antennas for Satellite imagery & Telemetry

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Diameter
Inches
Gain
dBi(c)
Frequency
GHz
Polarization RF Port
PDA-02-A4* AS48-28N 48 28.5 1.69 2.30 Linear N J ack
PDC-02-A4** ESA-22CB 48 28.5 1.69 2.30 Dual Circular SMA J acks (2)
PDC-08-C12 9903-800 144 49.5 8.0 8.4 Dual Circular WR 112
PDC-08-C0 9534-800 186 52.2 8.0 8.4 Dual Circular WR 112

* This shrouded parabolic reflector comes with a fabric aperture radome and an AZ/EL pipe mount. It has
been developed for fixed site, fixed pointing applications. Materials are suitable for use in extremely cold
environments such as in Antarctic installations.

** The dual circular polarized antenna feed includes a small sealed RF enclosure and an aperture
window. It is specially optimized for WEFAX and GOES applications.

PDA-02-A4 PDC-08-C0

Feed for PDC-08-C12 Feed for PDC-08-C0

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Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
Polari-
zation
Reflector RF
Size Output
For
PDC-0708-A6 AS72-72C 7.25-8.4 40dBic
Circular
1.8m N - f
Characterizing
Dual
DSCS
Equipment
ODA-13-C2** 9452-800
3.9550.5

over 1
Linear
0.6m
WR-62
(2)
Downlink signal
satellite during
polar orbit
1
29
0.05dB
Dual
of ADEOS
passes
PBR-0101-A3 9531-870 1.525-1.661 20.1 Circular 0.85m N - f
AMSC / TMI
L-band
satellites
POX-0101-A20* 9848-800 1.44-1.51 19.5
Circular
0.85m N - f
worldspace
satellites
Dual*
Monitor
station for

* includes LHCP and RHCP omni antennas
** main Beam defocused to achieve flat gain within 0.05dB over 1 degree

PBR-0101-A3 and POX-0101-20 are parts of our Transportable Earth Stations. TAS-332 and TAS-333
respectively, for monitoring satellites (see Tactical Antenna Systems for more information on these
ortable terminals)

p

PDC-0708-A6 POX-0101-A20 ODA-13-C2

PBR-0101-A3 PBR-0101-A3 PBR-0101-A3

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RX
5 GHz
B
1.3:1
Linear Ortho
TX to RX
tor Size
eflector Construction

TX

Frequency 10.95-12.7
Gain (midband) 36.8 d
VSWR
Beamwidth on
orbital arc -3dB 2.33
Polarization
RF Interface
Cross-Pol Isolation On Axis
Feed Port Isolation
Reflec
Feed
R

GHz
dB
.3:1

ilter)
egmented Carbon Fiber
odel

13.75-14.5
38.03
1

1.83
optional CP
WR-75/N
30.8 dB
70 dB (with f
92 x 60 cm
Gregorian Offset
S

M : O2X-1929-C0 (0233-810)
RX
Hz
1.7:1

TX to RX
tor Size
eflector Construction

TX

Frequency 17.7-21.2 G
Gain (midband) 45.15 dB
VSWR
Beamwidth on
orbital arc -3dB 1.17
Polarization Circular
RF Interface WR-42
Cross-Pol Isolation On Axis
Feed Port Isolation
Reflec
Feed
R

GHz
B
.7:1

Segmented Carbon Fiber

27.5-31.0
45.6 d
1

1.17
Circular
WR-28
2.5 dB max
50.49 dB
92 x 60 cm
Gregorian Offset

O2X-1214-C0

with motorized feed

O2X-1214-C0

O2X-1929-C0

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a(i) Angle-Diversity Antennas

5

5
Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Combiner
Model
Number
Frequency
MHz
Reflector
Diameter Polarization
Feet
POO-0506-A8 8609-899 8609-819 5925-6425 8 Dual Linear
POO-0304-A10 8721-899 8721-819 3700-4200 10 Dual Linear
POA-0607-A10 8834-899 8834-819 6425-7125 10 Vertical
8722-899 8722-819 5925-6425 12 Dual Linear POO-0506-A12

POO-0304-A10 POO-0506-A12 POA-0607-A10

POO-0506-A8 POO-0506-A8 POO-0506-A8

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Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dBi
Reflector
Diameter
In
RF
Port(s)
Polarization
PBA-0304-A2 CPR-229G AS24-37 3.70 - 4.20 25.1 24 Linear
PBA-04-A2 AS24-49L/N 4.88 - 4.92 26.8 24 WR-187 Linear
PBA-05-A2 AS24-59/N 5.90 - 5.92 28.1 24 WR-187 Linear
PBA-0506-A2 AS24-59 5.925 - 6.425 29.2 24 WR-187 Linear
PBA-0909-A0* AS15-90 9.2 9.60 29.0 15 WR-90 Linear
PBA-0909-A20 AS33-92 9.2 10.0 36.0 33 WR-90 Linear
PBA-1010-C0 AS27-105 10.5 - 10.7 34.0 27 WR-90 Linear
PBA-1010-C22 AS10-107 10.7 - 10.9 25.9 10 WR-90/2 Linear
PBA-1111-C22 AS10-115 11.5 - 11.7 24.5 10 WR-90/2 Linear
PBA-1314-A14 AS40-140 14.0 - 14.50 29.0 40 WR-75 Linear
PBL-1314-A2 AS24-145C 14.00 - 15.0 36.9 24 WR-75 Circular
PBL-1314-C3 AS36-140 14.00 - 14.5 39.1 36 WR-75 Dual Linear
PBA-1415-A0 AS13.5-144 13.5 14.4 - 15.25 31.5 WR-62/S Linear
PBA-1415-A2 AS25 44 3 -1 14.4 - 15.25 6.5 24 WR-62/S Linear

* High Peak Power, 4.5 KW

PBA-0304-A2 PBA-0909-A0 PBA-1111-C22

PBA-1314-A14 PBA-0909-A20 PBL-1314-C3

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Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dBi
Reflector
Diameter
In
RF
Port(s)
Polarization
PBC-1415-A0**** AS16-147C 14.70 - 15.3 33.2 16 WR-62 RHCP
PBO-1820-A18 AS6-2020 19.00 - 21.0 25.1 6 WR-42 Dual Linear
PBD-1820-A18 D AS6-200C 19.00 - 21.0 25.1 6 WR-42 ual Circular
PBO-1820-A1 AS12-2020 19.00 - 21.0 33.3 12 WR-42 Dual Linear
PBD-1820-A1 AS12-200C Dual Circular 19.00 - 21.0 33.3 12 WR-42
PBA-2729-A1 AS12-285 27.5 - 29.50 36.5 12 WR-28/S Linear
PBH-3639-A1** AS12-385 37.00 - 39.5 38.4 12 WR-28 Linear
PBA-3639-A1 AS12-385 37.00 - 39.5 38.4 12 WR-28 Linear
PBH-3639-A1** AS12-385HP 37.00 - 39.5 38.4 12 WR-28 Linear
PBA-3639-A1*** AS12-385HP 37.00 - 39.5 38.4 12 WR-28 Linear
PBH-3639-A2** AS24-385 37.00 - 39.5 44.0 24 WR-28 Linear
PBA-3639-A2 AS24-385 37.00 - 39.5 44.0 24 WR-28 Linear
PBH-3639-A2** AS24-385HP 37.00 - 39.5 44.0 24 WR-28 Linear
PBA-3639-A2*** AS24-385HP 37.00 - 39.5 44.0 24 WR-28 Linear
PBO-3839-A1 AS12- 03 38.70 - 39.7 38.8 39 90 12 WR-28 Dual Linear

* High Peak Power, 4.5 KW ** MPT-1414
*** MPT-1414, High Performance **** 300 W CW power input

PBC-1415-A0 PBH-3639-A1 ONA-02-A2 ONA-02-A4
b) Offset Parabolic Reflectors, Base Station Subscriber Antennas

5
Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector Gain
Dia (M) dBi
RF
Port
Power Polarization*
ONA-02-A2 9535-810 2.4 0.6 21 SMA F 50 W Linear
ONA-02-A4 9535-800 2.4 1.2 27.2 SMA F 50 W Linear
ONA-05-A2 9555-800 5.1 5.8 0.6 28 SMA F 50 W Linear
* Manually Adjustable

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5c) Line-of-Sight Communication Antennas
ystem and route
ignals to the rear of the parabolic reflector.
t data are
vailable showing Radiation Pattern Envelopes.
polarization rotation
apability from the rear of the reflector.
flector diameters and corresponding focal lengths.

Reflector antennas with standard "buttonhook"-style feeds
are available for a wide range of line-of-sight microwave
systems. Buttonhook style feeds consist of a high efficiency
scalar feedhorn. An ortho-mode transducer (OMT) may be
included when dual polarization is required. Formed
rectangular waveguide(s) support the feed s
s

All line-of-sight antennas are designed to meet the stringent
gain and sidelobe envelope requirements of FCC Parts 21
and 94 for Standards A or B as specified. Our antennas have
also been qualified for compliance with Canadian DOC and
British DTI specifications. Extensive sets of tes
a

Standard mounting provides for full
c

Antennas are available for reflector diameters ranging from
12 inches to 120 inches. The following table shows standard
re

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Diameter Inches
Focal Length
Inches
01 12 4
16 18 6
02 24 8
17 30 10
03 36 12
04 48 16
06 72 24
08 96 32
10 120 40

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Model
Number *
5
Frequency Waveguide
Polarization
GHz Port(s)
PSF 05 XX 4.5 5.0 WR 187 Linear
P1F 05 XX 4.5 5.0 WR 187 Dual Linear
PSF 14 XX 14.4 15.35 WR 62 Linear
P1F 14 XX 14.4 15.35 Dual Linear WR 62
* Replace XX in the model number for the appropriate size of the reflector from Table 1.

PSF-14-02 PSF-11-17 PSF-38-01 P1F-22-04

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6) SPECIFICATIONS: Antennas for RCS (Radar Cross Section) Instrumentation

6a) Antennas optimized for RATSCAT system

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Diameter
Inches
Polarization
RF Peak
Power, KW
PDO-0709-C5 9735-840 8.00 9.80 60 Dual 2.0
PDO-0911-C14 9735-800 9.80 12.0 40 Dual 2.0
PDO-1114-C17 9735-810 12.00 14.7 30 Dual 2.0
PDO-1417-C0 9735-820 14.70 18.0 28 Dual 2.0
PDO-1826-C0 9824-840 18.00 26.0 30 Dual 2.0
PDO-3335-C0 9735-830 34.00 36.0 13 Dual 2.0

PDO-1114-C0 PDO-0709-C0 PDO-3335-C0

SRX-2539-C0
(shown with a polarizer)
PDO-1826-C0 PDO-0911-C0

6b) Compact, Dual Reflector, Polarization Versatility Antennas, for RCS Measurements

Power: 1000W Peak, 60W CW Isolation: >20 dB
Beamwidth (3dB)
Azimuth: 5 min at high end of the band
Elevation: 2.5 min at high end of the band

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dBi min
Pol. Focal
RF
Interface
Weight
Max.
SRX-0307-C0 0463-800 4.0 - 8.0 26.2 H, V & C 18.00
TNC
Female
25lbs
SRX-0717-C0 0462-800 8.0 - 18.0 24.9 H, V & C 6.00 WRD-750 15lbs
SRX-2539-C0 0461-800 26.5 - 40.0 28.5 H, V & C 2.75 WR-28 5lbs

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6c) Other Antennas for Radar Cross Section Instrumentation

Also see Section 1 on Broadband Reflector Antennas for this application.

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Diameter
Inches
Polarization
RF Peak
Power, KW
PDO-0001-A12 AS144-035D 0.35 1.05 144 Dual 5.0
OOO-0002-C7 AO96S-07D 0.70 2.10 88 x 108 Dual 5.0
PDO-0002-A12 AS144-075D 0.75 2.00 144 Dual 5.0
PDO-0103-C13 AS52-2020 2.00 4.00 52 Dual 2.0
PRO-0103-C13 9662-815 2.00 4.00 52 Dual 2.0
PRX-0103-C4 0464-800 2.00 4.00 48 H, V & C 200 W
SRX-0103-C0 9244-800 2.00 4.00 14 x 24 Dual Linear 600 W
PRX-0103-A8 9824-800 2.00 4.00 96 Dual 2
PCX-0109-C4* 9170-800 2.00 9.30 48 Dual (S/X) 2.5
PRX-0117-C4** 9244-800 2.00 18.0 48 Dual 2.5
PRO-0307-C13 AS52-4040 4.00 8.00 52 Dual 2.0
PRO-0307-C0 AS28-4040 4.00 8.00 28 Dual 2.0
PRX-0307-A6 9824-810 4.00 8.00 72 Dual 2

* X-band monopulse feed with frequency-selective subreflector
** Three-antenna cluster 2-4, 8-12 and 12-18 GHz, ultralight airborne design

PDO-0001-A12 OOO-0002-C7 PDO-0103-C13 PRO-0307-C13

PCX-0109-C4 PRO-0103-C13 PRO-0307-C0 PRX-0117-C4

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6c) Other Antennas for Radar Cross Section Instrumentation (Continued)

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Diameter
Inches
Polarization
RF Peak
Power, KW
PRA-0617-C2 AS24-65B 6.5 18.0 24 Linear 2
PRO-0711-A3 AS36-8080 8.0 12.0 36 Dual 2.0
PRO-0711-A0 AS15-8080 8.0 12.0 15 Dual 2.0
PRO-0712-A6 AS72-80 8.0 12.40 72
Linear
Adjustable
2.0
PRO-0712-C4 9033-820-1 8.0 12.40 48 Dual 4.0
PNO-0814-C2 9938-800 8.0 14.7 24 Dual 2.0
PDO-0810-C0 9410-800 8.6 10.80 19 x 36 Dual 2.5
PRO-1117-C2 AS24-1212 12.0 18.0 24 Dual 2.0
PRO-1117-C22 AS10-1212 12.0 18.0 10 Dual 2.0
PRO-1217-C3 9824-830 12.4 18.0 36 Dual 2
PRO-1826-C0 9824-840 18.0 26.0 30 Dual 40
PRO-2634-C0 C0601-800 26.0 34.0 28 Dual 40

PRO-0711-A3 PRO-1217-C3 PRO-2634-C0

PRO-1117-C22 PRA-0617-C2 PRO-0711-A0

PRO-0712-C4

PRO-0712-A6 PRO-1826-C0 PDO-0810-C0 SRX-0103-C0

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6d) Boresight Aligned Horn Parabola Pairs

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Midband (V / H)
Gain dBi
Pol. Power
RF
Port
SOO 5* 0531-811 3 6 14.4 / 14.6 V & H 50 W SMA
SOO 9* 0532-811 6 12 14.4 / 14.5 V & H 50 W SMA
SOO 15* 0533-811 12 18 15.3 / 15.6 V & H 50 W SMA
* Set with Laser alignment

SOA 4 SOH 5 SOO 5

6e) Offset Cylindrical Horn Parabola Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Midband
Gain dBi
Pol. Power
RF
Port
SOA 4 0531-800 3 6 14.4 V 50 W SMA
SOH 5 0531-810 3 6 14.6 H 50 W SMA
SOA 3 9646-810 3.7 4.2 19 V 500 W CMR-229
SOA 9 0532-800 6 12 14.4 V 50 W SMA
SOH 10 0532-810 6 12 14.5 H 50 W SMA
SOA 11 9646-820 10.9 12.8 29 V 300 W WR-75
SOA 15 0533-800 12 18 15.3 V 50 W SMA
SOH 16 0533-810 12 18 15.6 H 50 W SMA

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7) SPECIFICATIONS: Test Range Sources
(Also see Section 1 on Broadband Reflector Antennas)

7a) Modular Source Reflectors

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Diameter
Inches
Focal
(in)
Rear
Mounting
RF Port
PRX-0102-C4 9623-800 1.50 2.50 48 18
3 IPS Pole
mount, AZ/EL
N - f
PRX-0117-C6 AS72T 1.50 18.0* 72.0 27.5 S/A 56000 W/G*
PRX-0126-C2 AS24T 1.50 26.5* 24.0 9.0 S/A 56000 W/G*
PDO-0712-C2
AS24-8080
(0317-800)
8.0 12.4 24.0 9.0 inch
-20 on
22dBc
WR-90

* Multiple interchangeable feeds, different waveguide flanges for different bands

9623-800 PDO-0712-C2 PRX-0117-C6

7b) Dedicated Use Source Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain Power
Reflector
Dia. In.
Polarization
PDX-0000-A6 AS72T-11 0.86 0.96 21 @ 0.8 100W 72 Orthogonal Linear
PDO-0102-A4 AS48-16D 1.60 2.30 24 @ 2.0 50W 48 Orthogonal Linear
PDD-0202-A4 AS48T-22C 2.20 2.30 26 @ 2.25 50W 48 Orthogonal Circular
PDD-1415-A4 AS48T-1515C 14.8 15.2 43 @ 15.0 500W 48 Orthogonal Circular
PDC-1521-C16 AS18T-1616C 16.0 22.0 35 @ 16.0 500W 18
Manually-changed
Circular

PDO-0102-A4 PDC-1521-C16 PDD-0202-A4

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8) SPECIFICATIONS: Electronic News-Gathering (ENG) Antennas *

8a) Head End Base Station Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Gain
dBi(c)
Dimension Power Beamwidth Port
SOX-0106-C0 8901-800 2.0 7.0
26
35
48 x 55 ** 50W
AZ 6.5
EL 2.2
SMA-F
POX-0202-A8 9436-800 2.3 2.6 33 2.4 m *** 50W
3 Min
AZ & EL
N-F
POX-0506-A0 9224-800 5.925 6.425
27.5 VP
27.0 HP
59 x 41 x 7
59 x 41 x 6
***
25W
AZ 19.3
EL 2.3
SMA-F
P2X-0613-A10 9406-800
6.43 7.11
10.95 13.25
43 48 3.0 m 100W
1.1 @ 6.7 &
0.6 @ 12.0
WR-137/
WR-75
P2X-1112-A0 9040-810
11.7 12.1
12.7 12.9
22 48 x 30 x 3 25W
AZ 85
EL 1.5
WR-75
POX-1213-A0 9040-800 12.7 13.3 30
48 x 30 x 4
***
25W
AZ 20
EL 1.5
SMA-F

* Also see additional antennas (non reflector type antennas) for ENG applications in a separate datasheet
** CSC
2
shaped beam for near-in elevation coverage.
*** Fan-beam antenna has wide azimuth coverage with narrow elevation beam.

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8b) Satellite News-Gathering (SNG) Antennas

Model
Number
(Old Model #)
Frequency
Bands
(GHz)
Feed Types
RF
Power
KW
Type
Reflector
Size
# of
Panels
Options
PDO-0614-C6
(AS72S-117140/A)
3.7-4.2
5.9-6.25
11.7-12.2
14.0-14.5
Multiple
Interchangeable
1
Prime
Focus
1.8 *m 5
1, 2, 3,
4
POO-0614-C8
(AO96S-3759)
3.7-4.2
5.9-6.25
Multiple
Interchangeable
1 Offset 2.4 m 3
1A, 2,
3, 4
POO-1213-C6
(8725-800)
11.7-12.2
14.0-14.5
Fixed 0.75 Offset 1.8 m 1
3, 5, 6,
7
PCO-1114-C4
(CAS48-117140**)
Ku
Removable,
1. Orthogonally
Polarized or
2. Co-polarized
0.75 Cassegrain 1.2 m 1
8, 9 or 1,
10
PCO-1013-C4
(CAS48-107130***)
10.75-10.95
13.0-13.25
Orthogonal
Linear
0.75 Cassegrain 1.2 m 1
8, 9 or 1,
10
PDO-0304-C5
(0201)
3.4-4.2
Orthogonal
Linear
0.75
Prime
Focus
1.6 m 11 1A, 10
PDO-1214-C16
(9382)
10.95-12.75
14.0-14.5
Dual Linear 0.75
Prime
Focus
18 2 11
PCO-1214-C3
(0355)
10.95-12.75
14.0-14.5
Orthogonal
1

Linear
0.75
Prime
Focus
0.8 m 5 11

*** Calibrated for use as an EIRP Test set for AMSC Satellites
** Optimized for use in high Arctic Oil Exploration with ANIK-Series satellites
* Can be used as 1.0m reflector with center panel only.
1
adjustable +/- 30

PDO-0614-C6 POO-0614-C8 PCO-1114-C4 POO-1213-C6

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OPTIONS:
1. Tetrahedral mounting, Collapsible
1A. Tetrahedral mount, lightweight aluminum (doubles as transit frame)
2. 4 carrying cases (for feed set and reflector panels)
3. Diplexers for 3-port Ku-band operation
4. Orthogonally circular polarized feed for Intelsat C-band use
5. Van Mountable
6. 3 axis antenna positioner (elevation axis is used to fold the antenna down into a
fiberglass fairing on the van)
7. Remote control unit (can be installed inside the van) for adjusting Azimuth, Elevation and
Polarization
8. Provision for mounting VSAT radios
9. Tripod, TP-9
10. Carrying cases (3 for tetra mount, 2 for TP-9 option)
11. Single carrying case

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9) SPECIFICATIONS: Reflector Antennas for Special applications

9a) High-Field EMC Test Antennas

These reflector antennas are designed for performing very high field
strength Electromagnetic Compatibility and Susceptibility testing. Field
strengths up to several kilovolts per meter can be generated in a
compact laboratory environment using moderate power RF sources.

In the frequency range above 400 MHz, the system is based upon the
off-axis focusing properties of a parabolic reflector and consists of a 1.8-
meter reflector and a set of six interchangeable linear-polarized feeds.
The feeds are mounted in a predetermined off-focus position. The test
article is then placed in a high-field zone located on the opposite side of
the reflector axis.

The standard working distance is 1 meter in front of the reflector. The
axial depth of the high-field zone is approximately 0.5 meter. The lateral
dimensions of the zone depend on the frequency and are typically 0.2
- 1.0 meter. The zone size is quite ample for testing many types of
electronic equipment. This high-performance system is delivered with
field strength calibrations at nine locations within the zone.

Truncated high-power log-periodic for use below 400MHz are described
in a separate datasheet.

Feeds for 9601-851 and 9601-856

9601-850

9601-801

9601-802

9601-856

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
RF Power
Watts, CW
Field Strength
Volts/Meter
Reflector
Diameter (m)
RF
Port
PDA-02-A3 9601-801 2.8 150 1,130 0.85 WR-284
PDA-05-A3 9601-802 5.7 150 2,100 0.85 WR-187
POA-0118-A6 9601-851 0.4 - 18.0 See separate datasheet
* Optional 6 inch reflector extensions are available. They clip onto the reflector and increase the field
strength to 600 volts per meter at 400MHz with 1 KW input power.

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9b) Special Feed-Reflector Antenna Designs

Model
Number
Old
Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector
Diameter
Inches
Gain
dBi(c)
Midband
Pol. Power
Beamwidth
(Midband)
Degrees
Port
CPDS-0102-A4 AS48S-11 1.10-1.20 48 19.5 Linear
10kW
Peak
2kW
Avg.
16 EIA 7/8
PDO-0203-A4 AS48-21D 2.10-2.30 48 25.8
Dual
Linear
50W
AZ 7.7
EL 6.6
N-F
PDO-0304-A4 AS48-2424 2.40-3.40 48 28.7
Dual
Linear
50W
AZ 6.0
EL 5.5
N-F
PDO-0202-A4 AS48-26D 2.62-2.82 48 27.3
Dual
Linear
500W 6.3
UG-
584U
PDO-0202A-A4 AS48-2727 2.66-2.76 48 29.4
Dual
Linear
100W 6.6 N-F
PDO-0303-A4 AS48-33N 3.00-3.40 48 28.6
Dual
Linear
30W 6.2 N-F
O2OO-1929-C17
AO28-2030
(9637)
19.2 20.2
29.0 30.0
0.7m
41.4
45.6
Dual
Ortho
Linear
100W 0.98
WR-42/
WR-28
O2OO-1929-C6 AO72-2030
19.2 20.2
29.0 30.0
1.8m
49.3
52.8
Dual
Ortho
Linear
100W 0.41
WR-42/
WR-28

O2OO-1929-C6 O2OO-1929-C17 AS48-33N

PDO-0203-A4 PDO-0304-A4 PDO-0303-A4

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9b) Special Feed-Reflector Antenna Designs (Continued)

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector
Diameter
Inches
Gain
dBi(c)
Midband
Pol. Power
Beamwidth
(Midband)
Degrees
Port
PDC-0406-A4 AS48-40C/1 4.00-5.50 48 29.7 Circular 100W 4 N-F
PDA-0405-A14 AS40-47 4.65-5.85 40 31.2
Manually
Adjustable
Linear*
100W
AZ 4.4
EL 4.1
N-F
PDA-0606-A6
AS72-54
(9004)
5.40-5.90 72 37.7 Linear 100W
AZ 2.2
EL 1.9
N-F
PDO-0910-A6
AS72-9595
(9119)
9.50-11.0 72 43.0
Manually
Adjustable
Dual
Linear
50W
AZ 1.3
EL 42
SMA-F
P2AH-1215-A1 AS12-109140
10.95-12.2
14.00-14.5
12
28.0
30.6
Dual
Linear
100W 5 WR-75
SDA-0001-A0 9145-800 0.8-1.4
14 x 21
x 14 **
6 8 Vertical
3.25K
W avg
AZ 44
EL 46
EIA
1 5/8
PBA-28-A1 8814-810 27.5 29.5 12 40.0 Vertical 100W 2.7 WR-28

* Truncated Parabola, overall size 100 x 21 x 18, folded Pillbox design. Provides 10 azimuth & 46
elevation beamwidth.
** High Power Corner Reflector design.

PDA-0405-A14 PDA-0606-A6 PDO-0910-A6

P2AH-1215-A1 PBA-28-A1 SDA-0001-A0

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9c) Low Sidelobe and Super-power Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector
Diameter
(In)
Gain
dBi(c)
Mid-
band
Pol. Power
Beam
width
Nominal
Port
Sidelobe
dB
ONA-0101-A8 9606-800 0.85-1.03 96 25.3 Linear 1MW 14
WR-
975
E -20
H -25
ONA-0102-A8 9606-800 1.40-1.65 96 29.3 Linear 1MW 10
WR-
650
E -18
H -25.7
ODO-0303-A6 AO72-2424 2.4-2.8 72 31.5
Dual
Linear
1W 5 N-F -25
ONA-0404-A6 9893-800 4.0-4.5 1.8m 35 Linear
210kw
Peak
51kw
Avg.
3
CPR-
229
-30
ODX-0811-A4
AO48-77C
(9611)
7.7-10.5 48 38.2
Switched
Circular/
Linear
62kW
Peak
6.2kW
Avg.
2
WR-
112
-28
ODO-0909-A2 9704-810 8.6-9.0 24 32.1
Dual
Linear
100W 4
WR-
90
-25
ODO-0911-A2 9704-800 9.0-11.0 24 32.6
Dual
Linear
100W 3.8
WR-
90
-26.2
PDC-0910-A3 AS36-90C 9.0-10.0 36 36.5
Right-
hand
Circular
20kw
Peak
200w
2.7@9
2.4@10
WR-
90
18
PDC-0910-A4 AS48-90C 9.0-10.0 48 39.5
Right-
hand
Circular
20kw
Peak
200w
1.9@9
1.7@10
WR-
90
19.5
PBA-0910-A20 AS35-95 9.5-10.0 33 35.7
Adj.
Linear
3kw
Peak
2.7@9.5
WR-
90
31

PDC-0910-A3 ODO-0911-A2 PDC-0910-A4

ONA-0102-A8 ODX-0811-A4 ODO-0303-A6 PBA-0909-A20

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10a) SPECIFICATIONS: Broadband Collapsible Reflector Antennas

Impedance: 50 Ohms VSWR: 2:1

Model
Number
Frequency
(GHz)
Gain
(dBi)
Beamwidth
(deg.)
Connector
Reflector
Size
(Sections)
Power
(W)
CPRA-16/M10 0.1 - 0.6 5.4 - 20 33 - 10 N f 120 (4) 100
CPRA-16/M6 0.2 - 0.6 4.8 - 15.7 44 - 20 N f 72 (4) 100
CPRA-630/M6 0.6 - 3.0 16.2 - 30.3 19.3 - 4.2 N f 72 (4) 100
CPRA-
630/M10
0.6 - 3.0 19.6 - 34 10.3 - 2.3 N f 120 (4) 100
CPRA-118 1.0 - 18.0 See a separate datasheet (various options)

CPRA-630/M6

CPRA-630/M6

CPRA-118-C4 with AEC-60 on NY mast on NATO vehicle

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10b) CPRA-118: 1-18 GHZ COLLAPSIBLE REFLECTOR ANTENNAS

Our CPRA-118 antennas offer a practical approach to high gain
and narrow beam antennas for tactical, ECM and EMC test
applications.

CPRA-118/C series antennas: These models use lightweight
composite parabolic reflectors. Standard reflector sizes are 48
and 36 in diameter.

Standard CPRA-118 models include four different kinds of
feeds:

1) LPD series linearly polarized Log periodic feeds for low
power transmit and/or receive applications.

2) Broadband horn feed for high power (in excess of 250W cw)
applications (DRG-118/RF).

3) A set of four horn feeds (WFS-218/4) covering 2 to 18 GHz
for very high power applications.

4) LPC series dual polarized Log periodic feeds for low power
transmit and/or receive applications.

CPRA-118/C41 in crate CPRA-118/C41 with
Tripod TP9 in crate

CPRA-118/C44

CPRA-118/C43

CPRA-118/C41

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10b) Selection Table for CPRA-118s

Model
Number
Frequency
(GHz)
Reflector
Material
Reflector
Size
Number of
Sections For
Reflector
Feed
Type
Power
CPRA-118/C61 1-18 Composite 72 11 LPD 5W
CPRA-118/C42 1-18 Composite 48 7 DRG 200W
CPRA-118/C44 1-18 Composite 48 4 LPC 10W
CPRA-118/C43 2-18 Composite 48 7 4 Horns
1 kW / 50W
for 18 GHz

CPRA-118/C61
Assembly/Mounting
CPRA-118/C61 in a crate CPRA-118/C61
(Partially-assembled)

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10c) SPECIFICATIONS: Collapsible Dish Antennas

Model
Number
Old Model
Number
Frequency
GHz
Reflector
Size
Panels Polarization
CPDA-0140 series
9515-800, 804, 803,
219-800
0.75 40* See a separate datasheet
CPDA-0115/A3CAL
1
8607-800 1.53 1.64 0.85m 2 LHCP
CPDA-0101/A4 9833-800 1.1 1.2 48 7 Linear
CPDA-0115/A4M AS48S-15C/1 1.52 1.66 1.2 m 2 RHCP
CPDA-1625/A3
1
AS33S1717 1.7 - 1.85 * 0.85m 2 Circular
CPDA-2442/C6
AS725-3434
(0201-800)
2.4 4 .2 1.8 m 11 Dual Linear
CPDA-3765/C8 0219-801 3.7-6.42 2.4 m 11 LHCP
CPDA-7580/C4 AS48S-72C 7.25-8.4 1.2 m 5 Dual Circular
CPDA-7580/C0 AS66-77C 7.25 - 8.40 78 7 Dual Circular
CPDA-7695/A3 ** CPRA-7695/A3 7.6 9.5 36 4 Linear
CPDA-1114/C1S
2
9107-800
11.7 12.2 (RX)
14.0 14.5 (TX)
13.5 x 10.5 1 Linear ***
CPDA-1114/C3
AS36S-1214/1
(0355-800)
10.95 12.75
14.0 14.5
36 2 Dual Linear ***
CPDA-1214/C1
2
9382-800
10.95 -12.75 (RX)
14.0 14.5 (TX)
18 2 Linear ***
CPDA-1214/C2S
2
9122-800 11.7 14.5 19 3 Linear ***
CP2LL-1214/C3 0434
12.2 12.75 (RX)
13.75 14.5 (TX)
36 2 Dual Linear
* Interchangeable feed available for 2.45-2.5GHz
** >3500W peak power (5 watts average), non-removable spars, bore-sight scope, handles
*** Circular available
1
Part of a tactical / portable earth station / terminal for telemetry, data collection, surveillance, mobile
satellite, RDSS, INMARSAT or GOES satellite application
2
Part of a tactical / portable earth station / terminal

CPDA-0140

CP2LL-1214/C3 CPDA-7695/A3 CPDA-1114/C3 CPDA-1214/C2S

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10d) CPDA-0140: Collapsible Reflector Antenna with multiple Interchangeable Feeds

CPDA-0140 series antennas include five choices for
reflector sizes and over 50 choices for feeds which are
interchangeable and mount on the same mounting
plate. Feed choices include linearly polarized, dual
linear, dual circular and switchable polarization
(Horizontal, Vertical, RHCP and LHCP) feeds in various
frequency bands from 1.5 to 31 GHz, and linearly
polarized high power feeds in various bands from
0.75GHz to 40GHz.

Select a CPDA-0140-X-Y model for your application,
where

X represents the reflector option as given in Table 1
and

Y represents a 3-digit number for the feed option from
Table 2.

Reflector Options (X) for CPDA-0140*

Option
Size
Ft (M)
No. of
Panels
Material
C1 3 (0.9) 5 Composite
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Feed Options (Y) for CPDA-0140

a) Linearly Polarized

Feed
Option
Frequency
(GHz)
Power
(W)
Old Model
Number
141 0.75 1.12 Linear WR-975 1000 BWF-7
241 0.75 1.12 Linear N 200 BWF-7/N
142 1.12 1.70 Linear WR-650 1000 BWF-11
242 1.12 1.70 Linear N 200 BWF-11/N
103 1.50 2.50 Linear SMA 50 ESA-20X/S
143 1.70 2.60 Linear WR-430 1000 BWF-17
243 1.70 2.60 Linear N 200 BWF-17/N
104 2.40 3.40 Linear SMA 50 ESA-30X/S
144 2.60 3.95 Linear WR-284 500 BWF-26
244 2.60 3.95 Linear SMA 50 BWF-26/S
105 3.40 4.20 Linear SMA 50 ESA-40-2/S
505 3.40 4.20 Linear WR-229 500 ESA-40-2
145 3.95 5.85 Linear WR-187 500 BWF-49
245 3.95 5.85 Linear SMA 50 BWF-49/S
107 4.00 5.50 Linear SMA 50 ESA-50-2/S
507 4.00 5.50 Linear W/G 500 ESA-50-2
146 5.85 8.20 Linear WR-137 500* BWF-58
246 5.85 8.20 Linear SMA 50 BWF-58/S
108 5.90 7.70 Linear SMA 50 ESA-60-2/S
508 5.90 7.70 Linear W/G 500 ESA-60-2
110 7.70 8.40 Linear SMA 50 ESA-70-2/S
510 7.70 8.40 Linear WR-112 500 ESA-70-2
147 8.20 12.4 Linear WR-90 500 BWF-82
247 8.20 12.4 Linear SMA 50 BWF-82/S
112 8.50 9.60 Linear SMA 50 ESA-80-2/S
512 8.50 9.60 Linear W/G 500 ESA-80-2
113 9.50 10.7 Linear SMA 50 BWF
513 9.50 10.7 Linear W/G 500 BWF
115 10.7 13.3 Linear SMA 50 ESA-120-2/S
515 10.7 13.3 Linear W/G 500 ESA-120-2

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Feed Options (Y) for CPDA-0140 (Continued)

Feed
Option
Frequency
(GHz)
Power
(W)
Old Model
Number
148 12.0 18.0 Linear WR-62 300 BWF-124
248 12.0 18.0 Linear SMA 50 BWF-124/S
120 13.2 14.4 Linear SMA 50 BWF-124-2/S
520 13.2 14.4 Linear W/G 500 BWF-124-2
122 14.0 15.2 Linear SMA 50 BWF-124-2/S
522 14.0 15.2 Linear W/G 300 BWF-124-2
125 15.2 16.9 Linear SMA 50 BWF-124-2/S
525 15.2 16.9 Linear W/G 300 BWF-124-2
127 16.9 18.0 Linear SMA 50 BWF-124-2/S
527 16.9 18.0 Linear W/G 300 BWF-124-2
130 17.5 22.0 Linear SMA 25 BWF-180-2/S
530 17.5 22.0 Linear W/G 150 BWF-180-2
149 18.0 26.5 Linear WR-42 200 BWF-180
249 18.0 26.5 Linear SMA 25 BWF-180/S
132 20.0 26.0 Linear SMA 25 BWF-180-2/S
532 20.0 26.0 Linear W/G 200 BWF-180-2
135 26.0 31.0 Linear SMA 25 BWF-265-2/S
535 26.0 -31.0 Linear W/G 200 BWF-265-2
150 26.5 40.0 Linear WR-28 200 BWF-265
250 26.5 40.0 Linear SMA 25 BWF-265/S
* 1 MW Peak

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b) Dual and Switchable Polarizations

Feed
Option
Frequency
(GHz)
Power
(W)
Old Model
Number
203 1.5 2.5 Dual Linear SMA 50 ESA-22X/S
303 1.5 2.5 Dual Circular SMA 50 ESA-220X/S
403 1.5 2.5
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 9783-800-1
204 2.4 3.4 Dual Linear SMA 50 ESA-33/S
304 2.4 3.4 Dual Circular SMA 50 ESA-33C/S
404 2.4 3.4
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-33C-3/R
205 3.4 4.2 Dual Linear SMA 50 ESA-44/B-2/S
605 3.4 4.2 Dual Linear W/G 500 ESA-44/B-2
305 3.4 4.2 Dual Circular SMA 50 ESA-44C/B-2/S
705 3.4 4.2 Dual Circular W/G 500 ESA-44C/B-2
405 3.4 4.2
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-44C/B-2/S
207 4.0 5.5 Dual Linear SMA 50 ESA-55-2/S
607 4.0 5.5 Dual Linear W/G 500 ESA-55-2
307 4.0 5.5 Dual Circular SMA 50 ESA-55C-2/S
707 4.0 5.5 Dual Circular W/G 500 ESA-55C-2
407 4.0 5.5
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-55C-2/S
208 5.9 7.7 Dual Linear SMA 50 ESA-66-2/5S
608 5.9 7.7 Dual Linear W/G 500 ESA-66-2/5
308 5.9 7.7 Dual Circular SMA 50 ESA-66C-2/5S

303 204

404 405 407 205 207

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Feed
Option
Frequency
(GHz)
Power
(W)
Old Model
Number
708 5.9 7.7 Dual Circular W/G 500 ESA-66C-2/5
408 5.9 7.7
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-66C-2/5S
410 7.7 8.4
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-77C-2/S
412 8.5 9.6
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-88C-3/R

210 208 610 710

308 246 408

212 146 712

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Feed
Option
Frequency
(GHz)
Power
(W)
Old Model
Number
413 9.5 10.7
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-1010C-3/R
415 10.7 13.3
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
420 13.2 14.4
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
422 14.0 15.2
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
SMA 50 ESR-1414C-2/S
425 15.2 16.9
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP

225 227 620 215

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Feed
Option
Frequency
(GHz)
Power
(W)
Old Model
Number
427 16.9 18.0
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
430 17.5 22.0
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
432 20.0 26.0
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP
735 26.0 31.0 Dual Circular W/G 200 ESA-2030-2
435 26.0 31.0
Switchable H, V,
RHCP, LHCP

232 330 150

230 627

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10e) Optional Accessories:

CPRA and CPDA antennas are available with one or more of the following options:

1) Antenna Mount Assembly with TP-4 tripod and manually operated tilt mechanism
A lockable swivel joint at the tripod head controls azimuth aiming. The elevation is
controlled by a smooth non-overriding gear train. All controls are easily operated from the
rear of the dish.

2) TP-9, Tripod with pan/tilt head. Heavy duty, highly compact, and our strongest, designed
for tactical/military and other field applications. TP-9 is recommended for use with 6 foot
diameter reflectors.

3) Tetrahedral Mount (doubles as a transit frame)
KTM 1 for reflectors up to 6 in diameter
KTM 2 for reflectors diameters beyond 6

4) Van Mounting (CPDA antennas)

5) Remote Antenna folding for stow (CPDA antennas)

6) Heavy Duty Rigid Carrying Case(s)

7) a) Polarization Rotator with a controller
b) Manual Polarization Rotator (MRP-1 recommended)

8) Azimuth rotator with a controller

9) EL/AZ Positioning system with a controller

10) 3 Axis Antenna Positioner, Remotely controlled

11) Auto Satellite Tracking Positioner (CPDA antennas)

12) Telescopic Mast, 5-30m

13) A set of four high power horn feeds (WFS-218/4) for CPRA-118/A61, CPRA-118/A41, or
CPRA-118/C41 models. Optional feed horns are optimized to use the same mounting plate
as in the standard antenna.

14) Diplexer for three port operation (CPDA antennas)

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