The 2.4m Quad-Band Quadpod High-Wind FlyAway Antenna is a robust flyaway antenna designed for military applications. The offset antenna operates in C, X, Ku or Ka-band and operates when anchored in 60mph winds gusting to 80mph (97 kph gusting to 129 kph). The positioner features an AvL Cable Drive azimuth positioner with an elevation machine screw. The quadpod antenna packs into 11 rugged weather-resistant aluminum cases.
| Reflector construction | Segmented carbon fiber |
| Az / El drive | Motorized AvL Cable Drive azimuth positioner with elevation machine screw |
| Polarization drive | Motorized rotation of feed |
| Axis travel Azimuth Elevation, operational Polarization | +/- 90° 0° to 90° of reflector boresight from calibrated inclinometer +/- 95° |
| Az / El speed Slewing/deploying, typical Peaking, typical | Az 0.8°/second, El 0.14°/second 0.08°/second |
| Motors | 90V DC variable speed, constant torque |
| Interfaces BUC mounting RF Electrical | Feed boom or behind reflector (additional case required) Two connectors at positioner base Connector at positioner base |
| Manual / emergency drive | Hand cranks for Az and El, knob on pol axis |
| Pack-up configuration | 11 rugged, weather‐resistant aluminum cases, all weigh <174 lbs. (<79 kg) |
| Set-up time | Less than 30 minutes |
Wind – Survival, anchored | 100 mph (161 kph) in 90° elevation position |
Wind – Operational | |
Pointing loss, operational winds | |
Temperature – operational | ‐25° to 125°F (‐32° to 52°C) |
Temperature – storage | -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) |
| Opt. 2-Port C-Band Receive | Opt. 2-Port C-Band Transmit | Std. 2- or 4-Port Ku-Band Receive | Std. 2- or 4-Port Ku-Band Transmit | |
| Frequency Range (GHz) | 3.625 – 4.2 | 5.85 – 6.425 | 10.7 – 12.75 | 13.75 – 14.5 |
| Polarization Configuration | Linear or circular options | Orthogonal linear, opt. co-pol linear | ||
| Gain (mid-band) | 38.0 dBi | 41.8 dBi | 47.0 dBi | 48.8 dBi |
| -3dB Beamwidth (mid-band) | 2.2° | 1.4° | 0.7° | 0.6° |
| Radiation Pattern Compliance | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, IESS 207 | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, IESS 208 | ||
| Antenna noise temperature (mid-band) | 49° K | 61° K | ||
| Power handling capability | 1000 watts per port | 500 watts per port | ||
| G/T midband, clear horizon | 19.5 dB/°K with 20˚ LNB | 26.5 dB/K with 50° LNB | ||
| Axial Ratio within pointing cone, CP only | 2.3 dB | 1.3 dB | ||
| Cross-pol isolation On-axis within pointing cone Within pointing cone | 35 dB / 30 dB | 35 dB / 30 dB | 35 dB 28 dB | 35 dB 30 dB |
| Feed Port Isolation (Tx to Rx) | 65 dB | 105 dB including filter | 35 dB | 80 dB including filter |
The AvL antenna control system is embedded on the antenna with a built-in compass, GPS and tilt compensation. The auto-acquisition controller is ethernet based, modem agnostic, OpenAMIP compliant, up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity, and operates with a web-based user interface that can be used on a phone, laptop or PC. The controller includes a satellite profile management system, a built-in AvL carrier/beacon receiver with an optional rack-mount interface panel or outdoor rated power supply and offers intelligent tracking and multi-orbit capabilities. Power requirements vary by antenna.
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
15 North Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-250-9950
