AvL’s 2.4m motorized flyaway antennas operate with an enhanced-duty Model 2020 positioner and an offset or axi-symmetric reflector. Standard operation for these antennas is Ku-band with optional Ka-band or X-band with operational wind tolerances of 30 mph (48 kph) gusting to 45 mph (72 kph). 2.4m 2020 antennas in offset configuration also operate in C-band.
The 2.4m military flyaway antenna family includes the following models:
| Reflector construction | Segmented carbon fiber or carbon fiber composite |
| Axis travel Azimuth Elevation, operational Polarization | +/- 200° 0° to 90° of reflector boresight from calibrated inclinometer +/- 95° adjustable to within 1° |
| Max slew speeds – axi-symmetric reflector Azimuth Elevation Polarization, LP feeds | 3°/second 1°/second 5°/second |
| Az / El speed – offset antennas Slewing / deploying, typical Peaking, typical | 2°/second Az; 1°/second El 0.2°/second |
| Set-up & acquisition time, Ku-band, typical Assembly Acquisition | <15 minutes <5 minutes |
| Manual / emergency drive | Handcrank for Az and El |
| Power requirements | 24-28VDC 500W |
| Transport weights and dimensions, nominal | Standard configuration with one feed: Axi-symmetric: four cases, all weigh < 170 lbs. (< 77 kg) Offset: five cases, all weigh < 170 lbs. (<77 kg) |
Wind – survival, anchored | Axi-symmetric: 60 mph in 90º elevation stowed position |
Wind – operational, any look angle | 25 mph (40 kph) |
Pointing loss in operational wind, Ku-band Rx | |
Temperature – operational | -25°F to 125°F (-32°C to 52°C) |
Temperature – storage | -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) |
| Std. Ku-band Receive | Std. Ku-band Transmit | Opt. Ka-band Receive | Opt. Ka-band Transmit | |
| Frequency range (GHz) | 10.95 – 12.75 | 13.75 – 14.5 | 20.2 – 21.2 | 30.0 – 31.0 |
| Polarization configuration | Linear orthogonal standard, opt. co-pol | Circular, opt. linear | ||
| Gain, mid-band | Axi: 47.3 dBi Offset: 47.4 dBi | Axi: 48.8 dBi Offset: 48.9 dBi | Axi: 51.9 dBi Offset: 52.1 dBi | Axi: 55.1 dBi Offset: 55.0 dBi |
| -3dB beamwidth, mid-band | 0.7° | 0.6° | 0.4° | 0.3° |
| Radiation pattern compliance | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6 | FCC 25.209, MIL-STD-188-164A | ||
| G/T with LNB, midband, clear horizon | Axi: 26.8 dB/°K Offset: 26.5 dB/°K with 50°K LNB | Axi: 28.2 dB/°K Offset: 29.0 dB/°K with 100° LNB | ||
| Antenna noise temp, mid-band, 20° el | Axi: 56° K Offset: 61° K | 104° K | ||
| Axial Ratio, CP only, within pointing cone | 1.5 dB | 1.0 dB | ||
| Cross-polarization isolation On-axis, minimum Within pointing cone | 35 dB 28 dB | 35 dB 30 dB | ||
| Feed port isolation, Tx to Rx | 35 dB | 80 dB including filter | 30 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.
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