1.8M FLY-AWAY ANTENNA - Download spec sheets

The UC-180-FWA Flyaway antenna is designed to meet international performance requirements for DSNG applications and is available in C and Ku band frequencies.

The portable antenna consists of a four pieces segmented Glass Fiber Reinforced Molded reflector and all aluminium tripod base mounts. UC-180-FWA is a durable, corrosion resistant antenna with superior stability and high performance
under wind loading conditions. The SMC compression molded reflector surface provides good side lobes and cross-polarization performance, with excellent repeatability. Reflector is reinforced with aluminium and composite ribs to maintain a precise shape and guaranteed performance.

  • 4 PIECE SEGMENTED PRECISION COMPRESSION MOLDED OFFSET REFLECTOR
  • COMPACT FULL ALUMINUM PEDESTAL TRIPOD
  • AIRLINE COMPATIBLE COMPACT PACKAGING
  • C AND KU BAND FREQNENCIES OPTIONS
  • TRANSPORT CASES INCLUDED
  • TWO-PERSON ASSEMBLY IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES
  • QUICK ADJUST AZ AND EL POSITIONERS
  • REFLECTOR AND FEEDS COMPLIANT TO SATELLITE OPERATORS STANDARDS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
   
Frequency (GHz) KU Option Receive = 10.7 - 12.75 / Transmit = 13.75 - 14.50
Antenna Gain at midland, dBi ( +/- 0.2 dB )
 Receive = 45.0 / Transmit = 46.5
Sidelobe compliant with
 IESS 601STDG
Noise Temperature at
20° elevation
 38°K
30° elevation
 35°K
40° elevation 33°K
KU Band Feed - 2 Port Tx/Rx Ku Band Linear Pol.  
VSAT Feed 0.6 F/D with TRF Filter  
30 dB on-axis Cross Pol (Tx)  
23 dB off-axis Cross Pol in 1 dB contour  
   
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
   
Reflector Material Glass Fiber Composite Reinforced Materials (SMC)
Antenna Optics Single Optics, Prime Focus, Offset Feed
Mount Type Tripod with Elevation over Azimuth Positioner
Elevation Adjustment Range 5° to 90° Continuous, Fine Adjustment
Azimuth Adjustment Range 360° Gross, ±35 Fine
Polarization Adjustment Range +/- 90°V
Antenna Packaging  
Travel Case 1 – Tripod Mount AZ/EL Canister, Feed 18 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 55 1/2” / 85 lbs 39 kg
Travel Case 2 - 3 piece reflector 40 1/2" x 42 1/2" x 15 1/2” / 94 lbs 42 kg
Total Weight 179 lbs (81 kg)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS  
   
Wind Loading 25 mph(40km/h) Operational(No Ballast)
30 to 45 mph(72km/h) Operational(With Ballast)
60 mph(145km/h) Survival(With Ballast)
Temperature Operational = -40° to 140°F(-40° to 60°C)
Survival = -50° to 160°F(-45° to 70°C)
Rain(Operational) 1/2"/hr (12mm/h)
Radial Ice(Survival) 1/2"/hr (12mm/h)
Atmospheric Conditions Salt, Pollutants, and Contaminants as
Encountered in Coastal and Industrial Areas
Solar Radiation 360 BTU/h/ft2 (1000 Kcal/h/m2)