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Ground Antenna System L/S/C/X/Ku/Ka -bands AFS-12

  • Purpose: Designed for use as part of satellite communications earth stations for receiving satellite signals in L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka - ranges.
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Guaranteed service life (years): 15 years
  • Estimated production / delivery time (months): 18
  • Possibility to adapt the product to customer requirements: Yes
ParameterValue
Reflector diameter12,0 m
Receive Frequency Range0,95-1,75; 2,1- 2,7; 3,4-4,2; 7,25- 7,75; 10,7-12,75; 17,7-22,20 GHz
Polarizationcircular (L), linear (Ku), circular or linear (S, C, X, Ka)
Receive gain≥40 dB (1,35 GHz); ≥40 dB (2,4 GHz); ≥50 dB (3,8 GHz); ≥53 dB (7,5 GHz); ≥57 dB (11,725 GHz); ≥59 dB (19,95 GHz)
Cross polarization interchange≥20 dB (L); ≥22 dB (S); ≥30 dB (C); ≥22 dB (X); ≥30 dB (Ku); ≥30 dB (Ka)
Working angles in elevation± 70°
Working angles in elevation5° … 90°
Working speeds< 0,15°/s

The receiving two-mirror antenna system is constructed according to the Cassegrain system, it includes an antenna with a 12.0 m reflector with replaceable irradiators and a counter-reflector, a slewing ring with electromechanical drives. Remote polarization switching. Replaceable irradiators: C-band, Ku / Ka- bands, L / S / X-bands.
The structure does not include radio receivers and radio transmitting devices.