2.4 Meter Ring Focus VSAT Antenna (FS240)
High-efficiency 2.4m fixed earth-station reflector antenna for C/Ku-band TVRO, VSAT and teleport applications.
Technical specifications
- Operating Frequency (Receive)
- 3.4-4.2 GHz (C-Band) / 10.95-12.75 GHz (Ku-Band)
- Operating Frequency (Transmit)
- 5.85-6.725 GHz (C-Band) / 13.75-14.5 GHz (Ku-Band)
- Gain, Mid-band
- 38 dBi (Rx C) / 41.5 dBi (Tx C) / 47.8 dBi (Rx Ku) / 49.1 dBi (Tx Ku)
- Polarization
- Linear/Circular (C-Band); Linear (Ku-Band)
- XPD (on Axis)
- 35 dB
- VSWR
- 1.25
- Antenna Noise Temperature
- 32K/24K/20K at 10/30/50 deg elevation (C-Band); 48K/38K/34K (Ku-Band)
- Typical G/T (El>10)
- 20 dB/K (30K LNA, C-Band) / 27.1 dB/K (70K LNA, Ku-Band)
- Tx Power Capability
- 5 kW (C-Band) / 2 kW (Ku-Band)
- Feed Interface
- CPR-229G / CPR-137G (C-Band); WR-75 / WR-75 (Ku-Band)
- Isolation, Tx to Rx
- 90 dB (C-Band) / 85 dB (Ku-Band)
- First Sidelobe
- -14 dB
- Antenna Diameter
- 2.4 m
- Antenna Type
- Ring Focus
- Mount Type
- El. over Az.
- Surface Accuracy (RMS)
- less than or equal to 0.4 mm
- Antenna Pointing Range - Azimuth
- 0-360 deg, +/-10 deg continuous
- Antenna Pointing Range - Elevation
- 0-90 deg continuous
- Drive Mode
- Manual or Motorized
- Operational Wind
- 72 km/h gusting to 97 km/h
- Survival Wind
- 216 km/h
- Operating temperature
- -40C to +60C
- Relative Humidity
- 100%
- Ice Loading
- 13mm operational, 25mm survival
About
The AST fixed antenna line (represented by the 2.4m/8ft model FS240) delivers exceptional transmit/receive and receive-only performance for C-band and Ku-band frequencies, part of a broader family spanning 0.75m to 13m. The reflector design uses precision-formed panels, truss radials and a hub assembly with matched tooling for interchangeable components, and features a Ring Focus feed and sub-reflector design that yields high gain, low noise temperature, high antenna efficiency, and excellent rejection of noise and microwave interference. A large center hub provides spacious room for equipment mounting. The reflector is supported by a galvanized elevation-over-azimuth kingpost pedestal engineered for pointing/tracking stiffness and full orbital-arc coverage, adaptable to ground or rooftop installation. Meets or exceeds ITU-RS 580-5 and INTELSAT requirements, with a self-aligning aluminum reflector requiring no field alignment, factory feed-system testing, hot-dip galvanized steel parts, and a field-changeable feed system (switchable circular-to-linear on C-band). Options include specialized feed systems, antenna control/tracking systems (steptrack, program tracking, inclined-orbit tracking), reflector/feed de-icing, ODU support kits, lightning-rod and grounding kits, turnkey installation/testing, non-penetrating mounts, and high-wind configuration.
Documentation
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