GEO FLYAWAY ANTENNAS & TERMINALS

2.4m Quad-Band Quadpod High-Wind FlyAway Antenna

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.

KEY FEATURES
  • 2.4m segmented 9‐piece carbon fiber reflector
  • Case‐packed/transported quad‐pod
  • 30‐minute setup; one‐button auto‐acquisition
  • Offset, prime focus, 0.8f/D
  • 2‐ or 4‐port Ku‐band Precision (standard cross‐pol comp.)
  • 2‐ or 4‐port Ku‐band Mode‐Match (enhanced cross‐pol comp.)
  • 2‐ or 4‐port C‐band CP or LP
  • 2‐port C‐band Troposcatter
  • 2‐port X‐band with optional Rx/Tx reject filter kit
  • 2‐ or 4‐port Ka‐band (MIL or commercial)
  • MIL‐STD‐188‐164A
Reflector constructionSegmented carbon fiber 
Az / El driveMotorized AvL Cable Drive azimuth positioner with elevation machine screw
Polarization driveMotorized 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
Motors90V 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 driveHand 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 timeLess than 30 minutes

Wind – Survival, anchored

100 mph (161 kph) in 90° elevation position

Wind – Operational
          Without anchoring
          With anchoring

                       
35 mph (56 kph) gusting to 45 mph (72 kph)
60 mph (97 kph) gusting to 80 mph (129 kph)

Pointing loss, operational winds
          Ku-band Rx
          Ka-band Rx

                     
0.5 dB typical, 1.0 dB max
1.2 dB typical, 2.0 dB max

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 ReceiveOpt. 2-Port C-Band TransmitStd. 2- or 4-Port Ku-Band ReceiveStd. 2- or 4-Port Ku-Band Transmit
Frequency Range (GHz)3.625 – 4.25.85 – 6.42510.7 – 12.7513.75 – 14.5
Polarization ConfigurationLinear or circular optionsOrthogonal linear, opt. co-pol linear
Gain (mid-band)38.0 dBi41.8 dBi47.0 dBi48.8 dBi
-3dB Beamwidth (mid-band)2.2°1.4°0.7°0.6°
Radiation Pattern ComplianceFCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, IESS 207FCC 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 only2.3 dB1.3 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 dB105 dB including filter35 dB80 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.

  • Various standard and custom integrated BUC & LNB configurations
  • Waveguide interconnect options (contact: sales@avltech.com)
  • Wind anchoring options: ground stakes or sandbags
  • Customized I/O cable interface panels (contact: sales@avltech.com)
  • Grounding options (lightning conductor)
  • Customer equipment mounting (contact: sales@avltech.com)
  • Anchoring kit options
  • AvL receiver activation – inclined orbit tracking – resolvers/upgrade
  • Spare parts kit
  • Upgrade path includes 7° offset wedge and LEO operation

*Specifications subject to change without notice.