The 1.2m Tri-Band Motorized Tripod FlyAway Antenna is a new take on an antenna AvL has been producing for many years. This ruggedized terminal operates on a lightweight one-piece tripod that easily unfolds and anchors for a quick set-up. Once the tripod is in place the positioner attaches quickly with hooks and locks, and the positioner includes and I/O panel with connectors. The offset 1.2m reflector flexible removes from the positioner to enable a compact pack-up. The antenna packs into two IATA-compliant airline checkable cases.
The 1.2m military flyaway antenna family includes the following models:
As of 2023, AvL has produced 4,000+ 1.2m 1030-T Rugged FlyAway antennas and they’re in operation around the world. The core 1.2m 1030 antenna is used by primes on many U.S. Army and SOCOM Programs of Record, and customer versions have been ARSTRAT certified for 10+ years. To celebrate the milestone, all AvL employees signed an antenna that we’ve showcased at industry events throughout 2023.
Az / el drive | Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive System |
Polarization drive system | Motorized rotation of feed |
Reflector construction | Segmented carbon fiber |
Axis travel Azimuth Elevation (reflector boresight) Polarization | +/- 90° 7° – 90° +/- 90° |
Az / el speed Peaking Slewing/deploying tracking | |
Controller interface | Two cables: Ethernet and power to integrated controller |
Motors | 24VDC variable speed, constant torque |
Standard integration interfaces Tx input Rx input BUC & other CFE mounting | |
Electrical interface | 24VDC and ethernet interface with rugged IP67 connectors on antenna |
Manual / emergency drive | Manual adjustment for each axis |
Pack-up size & weight | |
Wind – Survival (anchored) | Deployed: 45 mph (72 kph); anchoring kit required for winds exceeding 15 mph (24 kph) |
Wind – Operational | 30 mph (48 kph) gusting to 45 mph (72 kph); anchoring required in wind above 15 mph (24 kph) |
Pointing loss in wind | |
Temperature | -25°F to 125°F (-32°C to 52°C) -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) |
Std 2-Port Ku-Band Rx | Std 2-Port Ku-Band Tx | Opt 2-Port Ka-Band Wideband Rx | Opt 2-Port Ka-Band Wideband Tx | |
Frequency range (GHz) | 10.95 – 12.75 | 13.75 – 14.5 | 19.2 – 21.2 | 29.0 – 31.0 |
Polarization configuration | Linear orthogonal, opt. co-pol | Circular, opt. linear | ||
Gain (mid-band) | 41.6 dBi | 43.1 dBi | 45.9 dBi | 49.2 dBi |
-3dB Beamwidth (mid-band) | 1.5° | 1.2° | 0.8° | 0.6° |
Radiation pattern compliance | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6 | FCC 25.209, MIL-STD-188-164A | ||
G/T, mid-band, clear horizon | 21.3 dB/°K w/ 50° LNB | 23.0 dB/°K w/ 100° LNB | ||
Axial ratio CP only, within pointing cone | 1.5 dB | 1.0 dB | ||
Cross-pol isolation On-axis minimum Within pointing cone | 35 dB 26 dB | 35 dB 27 dB | ||
Feed port isolation (Tx to Rx) | 35 dB | 80 dB incl. filter | 85 dB | 85 dB incl. incl. 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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