2.4, 3.0, 3.7, 5 and 7 Meter
Satellite Az/El Mount Antennas

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AFC's antennas deliver high systems margins over varied and extreme environmental conditions. Our field proven technology continue to set industry standards for high quality transmission and reception of satellite signals.

Low Noise temperature, superior side lobes and precision surface tolerance have been combined to provide unequaled performance. A prime focus feed system means less maintenance and delivers excellent side lobe performance. When microwave interference problems are encountered, these antennas will out perform any other type. All AFC antennas comply with FCC and Intelsat side lobe specifications.

AFC's antennas are molded fiberglass composites with a precision parabolic surface mounted on a galvanized steel pedestal. The elevation over azimuth antenna pedestal consists of a welded steel frame mounted on a circular ring rotatable 360 degrees and designed to withstand winds up to 125 mph. Elevation struts enable pointing to be set between 10 degrees and 65 degrees. For international operation, elevation angles to near 90 degrees are available.

A typical installation is completed in 2 to 4 man-hours. Aiding a trouble free installation by minimizing precision foundation requirements, the circular ring base is insensitive to anchor bolt placement errors. Sectionalized antenna models provide savings on handling and transportation costs. And various pedestal, feed and anti-ice antenna options customize the antenna specific to the user's needs.

• Superior Sidelobe Performance.
• Polarization, Azimuth and Elevation Adjustment
• Precision Molded Surface Accuracy.
• High Wind Az/El Pedestal.
• Fiberglass Composite Construction Technology.
• Motorized Pedestal, Anti-ice and Feed System Options

Gain at Input Flange 2.0 to 14.25 Ghz

Frequency Ghz	Antenna Size
	2.4 Meter	3.0 Meter	3.7 Meter	5.0 Meter	7.0 Meter (Legacy)
	Gain dB
2.0 Ghz		33.5	35.0	38.0	40.6
4.0		39.5	41.0	44.0	46.6
6.0		43.3	45.0	47.7	50.5
10.95	46.3	48.2	50.0	52.5	54.0
12.2	47.3	49.2	50.8	53.6	55.0
12.75	47.6	49.5	51.2	54.0	55.1
14.25	48.6	50.7	52.2	55.0
Focal Point (inch)
	40.0	43.9	43.9	60.0	84.0
Antenna Noise Temperature

Antenna Specifications

Sidelobes	FCC and Intelsat
Polarization Adjustment	360o for linear feed
VSWR	1:30:1 Maximum
Temperature	-60o to 125o F (-51o to 52o C)
Wind Load	125 mph (201 km/hr) no ice
Mount Type	Elevation over azimuth with complete azimuth orientation capability of 360o on a central axis with an elevation adjustment capability of 10o to 65o. For international applications, 55o continuous elevation adjustments between 0o and 90o are available.
Reflector	Precision fiberglass composite
Backup Structure	Aluminum
Feed	Copper - Brass - Aluminum
Pedestal	Hot dip galvanized steel mount
Antenna Options
Hand-crank pedestal alternative to motorized mount Motorized El/Az pedestal and programmable controller Polar Mount Feed options for Tx/Rx, Rx only, linear, CP, multi-port, multi-band C/Ku-band, GOES, Intelsat Std. G, F1 Multi-satellite feed system Anti-ice system

AFC manufactures, markets and sells worldwide satellite dish antennas, radomes, antenna feeds, microwave and waveguide components and ultra low loss waveguide transmission line Tallguide ®. Our customers serve the broadcast, communications, radar, weather and cable industry, defense, government, and government agencies worldwide. Our quality control manufacturing standards are certified under ISO9001 : 2015.

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