AvL’s 1.2m Mobile VSAT motorized antennas features a vehicle-mount pallet and operate in Ku-band in winds up to 45 mph (72 kph). The Model 1258 features a reflector designed for low stow with a 15-inch (38 cm) height when stowed, and Model 1278 is ruggedized. Both models operate in Ku-band.
| Reflector construction | 1.2m single piece AvL engineered composite |
| Az / El drive | Motorized AvL Cable Drive with zero backlash |
| Polarization drive system | Motorized worm gear drive |
Axis travel | 400° (+/-200°) |
| Az / El speed slewing/deploying (typical) | 2°/second |
Az / El speed peaking (typical) | 0.2°/second |
| Motors | 24 VDC variable speed, constant torque |
RF Interface Feed Tx | |
| Electrical interface | One 25 ft (8m) cable with connectors for controller |
| Manual / emergency drive | Hand crank on Az, El, Pol |
| Weight (approximate) | Model 1258: 100 – 120 lbs. (46 – 55 kg) depending on options Model 1278: 155 – 185 lbs (70.5 – 84 kg) depending on options |
| Stowed dimensions | Model 1258: 70 L x 48 W x 15 H inches (178 L x 122 W x 38 H cm) Model 1278: 68.5 L x 48 W x 19.6 H inches (174 L x 122 W x 49.8 H cm) |
Wind – survival | Model 1258: deployed: 55 mph (88.5 kph); stowed: 80 mph (129 kph) |
Wind – operational | 45 mph (72 kph) |
Pointing loss in wind (Ku Rx) | |
Temperature | |
| Std 2-Port Ku-band Receive | Std 2-Port Ku-band Transmit | |
| Frequency range (GHz) | 10.95 – 12.75 | 13.75 – 14.5 |
| Polarization configuration | Linear orthogonal standard, optional co-pol | |
| Gain (mid-band) | 41.6 dBi | 43.1 dBi |
| -3 dB beamwidth (mid-band) | 1.5° | 1.2° |
| -10 dB beamwidth (mid-band) | 2.7° | 2.2° |
| Radiation Pattern Compliance | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, IESS 208 | |
| Antenna noise temp, mid-band or GHz, 20° el | 54°K | |
| Allowable input power density | FCC: -14 dBW/4 kHz ITU: 0 dBW / 4 kHz | |
| Cross-pol isolation – on-axis (minimum) | 35 dB | 35 dB |
| Cross-pol isolation – off-axis (within pointing cone) | 27 dB | 28 dB |
| Feed port isolation – Tx to Rx | 35 dB | 80 dB |
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
