AvL’s Model 1098-T tripod-configured positioner operates with AvL Engineered Composite reflectors sized at 85cm, 1.0m or 1.2m, and each version packs into two cases. These Ku-band antennas feature a compact elevation-over-azimuth motorized positioner, the AvL antenna control system, and can be set-up and on network in minutes.
| Az / el drive | Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive System |
| Polarization drive system | Motorized worm gear |
| Reflector construction | 85cm, 1.0m or 1.2m AvL Engineered Composite Reflector; multiple reflector segmentation configurations |
| Axis travel Azimuth Elevation (reflector boresight) Polarization | 400° (+/- 200°) 0° – 90° true elevation readout from calibrated inclinometer +/- 95° |
| Az / el speed Peaking Slewing/deploying tracking | |
| Motors | 24VDC variable speed, constant torque |
| Standard integration interfaces Tx input @ feed Rx input BUC & other CFE mounting | |
| Electrical interface | 24VDC and Ethernet interface with rugged IP67 connectors on antenna |
| Manual / emergency drive | Common hand crank for az, el and pol |
1.2m pack-up size & weight | Packs into two IATA compliant airline checkable cases; the reflector case weighs <115 lbs. (<52 kg) and the standard positioner case weighs <140 lbs, (<64 kg) |
Wind – survival, anchored | Deployed: 60 mph (97 kph) |
Wind – operational with anchoring | 15 mph (24 kph) gusting to 30 mph (48 kph) |
Pointing loss in wind – Ku-band (Rx) | 1.2m reflector |
Temperature | -22°F to 125°F (-30°C to 52°C) -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) |
| Std 2-Port Ku-Band Rx 1.0m Reflector | Std 2-Port Ku-Band Tx 1.0m Reflector | Std 2-Port Ku-Band Rx 1.2m Reflector | Std 2-Port Ku-Band Tx 1.2m Reflector | |
| Frequency range (GHz) | 10.95 – 12.75 | 13.75 – 14.5 | 10.95 – 12.75 | 13.75 – 14.5 |
| Polarization configuration | Linear orthogonal, (H/V) | Linear orthogonal, (H/V) | ||
| Gain (mid-band) | 40.0 dBi | 41.5 dBi | 41.6 dBi | 43.1 dBi |
| -3dB beamwidth (mid-band) | 1.7° | 1.4° | 1.5° | 1.2° |
| Radiation pattern compliance | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580-6, Eutelsat | FCC 25.209, ITU-R S.580.6, Eutelsat | ||
| Antenna noise temp., mid-band, 20° el | 55K | 54K | ||
| Max feed Tx power | FCC: -14 dBw/4 kHz ITU: -0 dBw/4 kHz | FCC: -14 dBw/4 kHz ITU: -0 dBw/4 kHz | ||
| Cross-pol isolation On-axis minimum Within pointing cone | 30 dB 28 dB | 35 dB 30 dB | 35 dB 27 dB | 35 dB 28 dB |
| Feed port isolation (Tx to Rx) | 35 dB | 80 dB incl. filter | 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
