The 2.4 Meter Ku Earth Station Antenna provides high gain and exceptional characteristics. Our Earth Station Antenna (ESA) systems are available for a wide range of applications in broadcasting and telecommunication. This ESA provides our clients supreme flexibility and electrical performance, cost-effective and reliable packages. All panels are pre-mounted on frames for easy installation.
The antenna can be configured according to your wishes with the choice of linearly- or circularly – polarized 2- or 4- port combining networks. As your satellite communication requirements develop, adaptability is provided at the moment of purchase as well as in the future.
Key Features
- Self-aligning main reflector – no optical field alignment
- 5 years warranty on all structural components
Available Options
- 4 – port configuration
- Motorization
- Reflector and feed de-icing systems
- Non – penetrating mount
Specifications
Electrical |
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| Type | ANT 240 Ku-2 | |
| Band | Ku-Band | |
| Receive | Transmit | |
| Operating frequency, GHz | 10.95 ~ 12.75 | 13.75 ~ 14.5 |
| Gain, Mid-band, dBi | 47.8 | 49.1 |
| Polarization | Linear | |
| XPD (on Axis), dB | 35 | 35 |
| XPD across 1 dB Beam Width, dB | 35 | 35 |
| Axial Ratio (Circular-Polarized) | ||
| VSWR | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Antenna Noise Temperature 10° Elevation 30° Elevation 50° Elevation |
48°K 38°K 34°K |
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| -3dB Team Width, Mid-band | 0.67° | 0.59° |
| Typical G/T (El>10°) | 27.1 dB/°K (70°LNA) | |
| Tx. Power Capability, KW | 2 | |
| Feed Interface | WR-75 | WR-75 |
| Feed Insertion Loss | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Isolation, Tx to Rx, dB | 85 | |
| First Sidelobe | -14 | |
| 90% Peaks under Following Envelop | 29 – 25 logΘ (1°≤ Θ < 20°) | |
Mechanical |
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| Antenna Diameter | 2.4m |
| Antenna Type | Ring Focus |
| Mount Type | El. over Az. |
| Surface Accuracy (RMS) | ≤ 0.4 mm |
| Antenna Pointing Range Azimuth Elevation Polarization |
0° ~ 360°, ±10° (Continuous) 0° ~ 90° (Continuous) 360° (Continuous) |
| Drive Mode | Manual or Motorized |
Environmental |
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| Operational Wind | 72 km/h Gusting to 97 km/h |
| Survival Wind | 216 km/h |
| Temperature | -40° ~ 65°C |
| Relative Humidity | 100% |
| Solar Radiation | 1135Kcal/h/m² |
| Seismic (Survival) | 0.3g (H), 0.15g (V) |
| Ice Loading | 13 mm Operational; 25 mm Survival |