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1 Meter Cassegrain Antenna

Satcom & Antenna Technologies Division

FEATURES
• Fully interchangeable reflector components
with aluminum reflector panels and galvanized
steel backup structure
• Designed for 1.5 to 18 GHz operation, meeting
FCC and ITU-RS- 580 requirements
• Galvanized steel elevation over azimuth
pedestal with jackscrews
• Survives 165 mph winds in any position

OPTIONS
• L, S, C, X, Ku and DBS-band feed configurations
• C/Ku receive only feed systems
• CP/LP manual or remote switchable feeds
• Specialized feed systems
(e.g., extended, multi-band)
• Antenna control system with tracking
• Reflector and feed deicing systems
• Environmental hub configurations
• Integrated transmit cross-axis kits
• Integrated LNA or LNB systems
Overview • HPAs, converters and M&C systems
• Packing for sea and air transport
The CPI Satcom & Antenna Technologies Inc. (CPI SAT)
13.1-meter antenna delivers exceptional performance • Turnkey installation and testing
for transmit/receive and receive only applications in L
through DBS band frequencies. This antenna offers a UPGRADES
reflector design that incorporates precision-formed • X-band low PIM reflector/feed configurations
panels, truss radials and hub assembly. It features an • Continuous bullgear azimuth travel
innovative Cassegrain feed and subreflector design
• High wind configuration
which results in high gain, low noise temperature, high
antenna efficiency and excellent rejection of noise and • Low operating temperatures
microwave interference. A large center hub provides • High power configurations
spacious accommodation for equipment mounting. The
reflector is supported by a galvanized elevation over
BENEFITS:
azimuth kingpost pedestal that provides the required • High antenna efficiency
stiffness for pointing and tracking accuracy. The pedes- • Excellent rejection of noise and
tals are designed for full orbital arc coverage and are microwave interference
readily adaptable to ground or rooftop installations. The
electrical performance is compliant with FCC and APPLICATIONS:
ITU-RS-580 sidelobe specifications and Intelsat (A, B, C) • Communications, Data transfer, Broadcast
and Eutelsat requirements.

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Technical Specifications
C-Band 4-Port C-Band 4-Port Ext. C-Band 4-Port X-Band 4-Port Ext. Ku-Band 4-Port
Linear Polarized Circular Polarized Linear Polarized Circular Polarized Linear Polarized
Electrical (1) Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit Receive Transmit
3.625 - 5.850 - 3.625 - 5.850 - 3.400 - 5.850 - 7.250 7.900 10.700 - 13.750 -
Frequency (GHz) 4.200 6.425 4.200 6.425 4.200 6.725 7.750 8.400 12.750 14.500
Antenna Gain, Midband dBi (2) 53.60 57.20 53.50 57.30 53.40 57.20 58.0 58.8 61.90 63.50
VSWR 1.25:1 1.25:1 1.25:1 1.25:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1 1.30:1
Pattern Beamwidth (2)
- 3 dB, at midband 0.35° 0.24° 0.36° 0.23° 0.36° 0.23° 0.19° 0.18° 0.12° 0.11°
- 15 dB, at midband 0.73° 0.50° 0.76° 0.48° 0.76° 0.48° 0.40° 0.38° 0.25° 0.23°
Antenna Noise Temperature
5° Elevation 50 K 53 K 58 K 104 K 90 K
10° Elevation 40 K 43 K 49 K 95 K 76 K
20° Elevation 35 K 37 K 43 K 89 K 67 K
40° Elevation 32 K 35 K 41 K 88 K 63 K
Typical G/T (dB/K) (3)
Midband 35.1 (35 KLNA) 35.2 (35 K LNA) 34.5 (35 K LNA) 36.3 (60 K LNA) 40.5 (70 K LNA)
Axial Ratio 0.50 dB 0.50 dB 0.50 dB 0.50 dB
Power Handling (total) 10 kW CW 10 kW CW 10 kW CW 5 kW CW 2 kW CW
Cross Polarization Isolation
On Axis 35.0 dB 35.0 dB 30.8 dB 30.8 dB 35.0 dB 35.0 dB 30.8 dB 30.8 dB 35.0 dB 35.0 dB
Within 1.0 dB beamwidth 30.0 dB 30.0 dB 30.8 dB 30.8 dB 30.0 dB 30.0 dB 30.8 dB 30.8 dB 35.0 dB 35.0 dB
Port to Port Isolation
Rx/Tx (Rx frequency) 0 dB -30 dB 0 dB -70 dB 0 dB -70 dB 0 dB -140 dB 0 dB -75 dB
Tx/Rx (Tx frequency) -30 dB 0 dB -85 dB 0 dB -85 dB 0 dB -140 dB 0 dB -85 dB 0 dB
Rx/Rx, Tx/Tx (CP mode) 20 dB 23 dB 17 dB 17 dB
Rx/Rx, Tx/Tx (LP mode) 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB 30 dB
Sidelobe Performance Meets FCC 25.209, Intelsat or ITU-RS-580 Meets ITU-RS-580
RF Specification 975-1271 975-1065 975-1786 975-5257 975-2993
(1)
All values are at rear feed flange. (2)
C-band Rx values are at 4 GHz. Typical G/T at 20° elevation with clear horizon using single bolt-on LNA to feed.
(3)

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Mechanical/Environmental (4) Kingpost Pedestal (KP) High Wind Kingpost Pedestal (KX180-HW)
Antenna Diameter 13.1 meters (43.0 feet)
Antenna Type Cassegrain design
Reflector Construction 36 (two-tier) (for C-band) or 50 (three-tier) (for Ku-band) precision-formed aluminum panels with heat-diffusing
white paint Galvanized steel back-up structure
Hub Dimensions 89 in (226 cm) OD, 48 in (122 cm) depth 90 in (228 cm) OD, 49 in (124 cm) depth
Mount Configuration Elevation over azimuth pedestal, constructed of galvanized steel
Drive Type Machine jack screws
Azimuth Travel 180° (3 segments @ 70°) 180° (3 segments @ 66°)
Elevation Travel 0 to 90° continuous 0 to 90° continuous
Foundation (L x W x D) 30.0 x 30.0 x 2.0 ft (9.1 x 9.1 x 0.6 m) 41.3 x 36 x 2.5 ft (12.5 x 11 x 0.8 m)
Concrete 67.0 yds³ (51.2 m³) 138 yds³ (106 m³)
Reinforcing Steel 7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg) 18,630 lbs. (8,450 kg)
Shipping Containers Five 40 ft HC containers Three 40 ft open top, two 40 ft standard
Operational Wind Loading 45 mph (72 km/h) gusting to 60 mph (97 km/h) Up to 60 mph (97 km/h)
Survival Wind Loading
Any Position 165mph (265km/h) @ 58° F (15° C) 210 mph (338 km/h) @ 58° F (15° C)
Operational Temperature +5° to +122° F (-15° to +50° C)
Survival Temperature -22° to +140° F (-30° to +60° C), low temperature options available
Rain Up to 4 in/h (10 cm/h)
Relative Humidity 0 to 100% with condensation
Solar Radiation 360 BTU/h/ft² (1,000 Kcal/h/m²)
Ice (survival) 1 in (2.5 cm) on all surfaces or 1/2 in (1.3 cm) on all surfaces with 80 mph (130 km/h) wind gusts
Atmospheric Conditions As encountered in coastal regions and/or heavily industrialized areas
Shock and Vibration As encountered during shipment by airplane, ship or truck
(4) Some specifications may vary based on the combination of equipment, options and/or upgrades ordered

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