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1.8m Ku- & C-Band Mobile VSAT Motorized Antenna


AvL's 1.8m Ku-band Mobile VSAT motorized antenna features a vehicle-mount pallet and a 1.8m AvL carbon fiber composite reflector. Model 1878 operates in Ku-band or C-band and in 30 mph (48 kph) winds gusting to 45 mph (72 kph).

Key features for Model 1878:
  • Zero backlash AvL Cable Drive
  • Non-load-bearing 1.8m AvL carbon fiber composite single-piece reflector
  • Stows to 22.1" H (56.1 cm H)
  • Can be mounted onto a large SUV or van
  • Vehicle-mount pallet
  • Standard 2-port precision Ku-band feed (standard cross-pol comp.)
  • Feed rotation for polarization
  • 2 axis AvL Cable Drive positioner with 400° Az & 0-90° El
  • Level sensors for automatic vehicle tilt compensation and automatic cross-pol alignment
  • AvL AAQ Auto-Acquire Antenna Control System with integrated GPS
  • Compliant with Eutelsat auto deploy antenna requirements

Options include:
  • Transmit rotary joint on feed
  • Thule bar interface for vehicle mounting
  • 1RU rack mounts and minimized stow height
  • 2-port mode-matched Ku-band feed (enhanced cross-pol comp.)
  • 2-port standard C-Band (LP) fixed feed
  • 2-port INSAT C-band (LP) fixed feed
  • 2-port L-band feed
  • Aerodynamic cowling