2.4 Quad-Band Manual FlyAway Antenna

AvL's 2.4m quad-band manual operation flyaway antenna operates with a rugged tripod configuration. Standard operation for this antenna is Ku-band with optional C-, Ka- and X-band, and with operational wind tolerances of 30 mph (48 kph) gusting to 45 mph (72 kph). The antenna packs into two rugged, weather-resistant cases.

Key features:

• Lightweight, compact and portable in four cases; total weight is 240 lbs. without cases
• Robust 2.4m segmented 9-piece carbon fiber reflector and tripod base for operations in harsh conditions
• Assembles in 10 minutes
• Standard 2-port precision Ku-band feed (standard cross-pol comp.)
• Easy pointing and fine-tuning Az/El positioner
• Feed rotation for polarization
• Manual actuators enable full range of motion
• Interface with all types of RF electronics and services

Options include:

• AvL SatCAP proprietary computer assisted pointing tool
• 1.6m, 1.8m or 2.0m reflector on same tripod and positioner
• BUC/LNB integration
• Different pack-ups
• Interchangeable feeds
• 2-port Ku-band mode-match feed (LP) (enhanced cross-pol comp.)
• 2-port Ka-band commercial (CP or LP)
• 2-port Ka-band MIL feed (CP or LP) (WGS)
• 2-port Ka-band wideband feed (CP) (WGS and commercial)
• 2-port C-band (LP)
• 2-port X-band MIL feed (CP) (WGS) with optional Rx/Tx reject filter kit
• DBS feed
• Tripod legs can be anchored to increase wind resistance
• Remote hand crank