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Specifications for Mag Grid Sectional Parabolic Antennas

Electrical

18T-1900/2127/2400 26T-1900/2127/2400

Gain, dBi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/16/17 ±1 . . . . . . . . . . . .21/24/23 ±1 Polarization isolation, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Typical side lobe suppression, dB . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Beamwidth

-3 dB, degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14/7.5/7.5 -10 dB, degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24/11/11

Front/back ratio, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>30

Impedance, ohm

. .50

. .50

VSWR typical

.1.5:1

.1.5:1

Pigtail extension, in (m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24" RG8 (0.61) . . . . . . . . . . .24" RG8 (0.61)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40” RG8 (1.0) . . . . . . . . . . . .40” RG8 (1.0)

Mechanical

18T-1900/2127/2400 26T-1900/2127/2400

Output connector* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“N” type male/female . . . . . .“N” type male/female

Mounting O.D. pipe

 

 

Standard, in (mm)

. . . .1–2(25–51) . . . .

. . . . . . . . .1–2(25–51)

Industrial, in (mm)

. . . . . . . .—

. . . .1.25–2.5 (0.028 x 0.063)

Vertical tilt, degree

. . . . . . .0–60

. . . . . . . . . . . .0–60

Wind load

 

 

Operational, mph, lb (kg)

. . .75, 25 (11.34) . . .

. . . . . . .75, 63.8 (28.94)

Survivable, mph, lb (kg)

. .140, 77.9 (35.33) . .

. . . . . .140, 199.5 (90.49)

Reflector type

. . .Parabolic grid . . . .

. . . . . . . .Parabolic grid

Reflector material

Cast magnesium alloy

. . . . .Cast magnesium alloy

Dimensions, in (mm)

. . . .16 x 20 x 15 . . . .

. . . . . . .23.5 x 39.25 x 15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .(406 x 510 x 380) .

. . . . . . .(600 x 997 x 380)

Weight

Antenna, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8 (0.81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.6 (2.07) Standard mount, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.06 (0.027) . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.09 (0.041) Industrial mount, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .— . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 (0.675)

*N male connector standard; N female available by adding “F” ( i.e. 26T-2400F-1).

**Robust 1.5”–2.5” O.D. version available. Contact factory.

Ordering Information

Frequency Band

Gain

Single Pack

Bulk Pack

MHz

dBi

Type Number

Type Number

1700–2100

.14

. .18T-1900-1

.18T-1900-10

(10 per)

1700–2100

.21

. .26T-1900-1

. .26T-1900-6

(6 per)

2100–2700

.16

. .18T-2127-1

.18T-2127-10

(10 per)

2100–2700

.24

. .26T-2127-1

. .26T-2127-6

(6 per)

2400–2500

.17

. .18T-2400-1

.18T-2400-10

(10 per)

2400–2500

.23

. .26T-2400-1

. .26T-2400-6

(6 per)

Extended Length

2100–2700 . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . .26T-2127-100CM-1 . . . .26T-2127-100CM-6 (6 per)

 

0

 

330

0

30

 

-10

 

300

-20

60

 

 

-30

 

 

--4040

 

270

 

90

240

 

120

210

 

150

 

180

 

18T-2400-x Gain = 17.73 dBi Frequency = 2.5 GHz 10 dB BW = 33.7º 3 dB BW = 12º

 

0

 

330

0

30

 

-10

 

300

-20

60

 

 

-30

 

 

--4040

 

270

 

90

240

 

120

210

 

150

 

180

 

26T-2400-x Gain = 23.91 dBi Frequency = 2.5 GHz 10 dB BW = 11.6º 3 dB BW = 5.9º

Connecting the Wireless World

Andrew Corporation

Customer Support Center

Internet

10500 W. 153rd Street

From North America:

www.andrew.com

Orland Park, IL 60462 USA

Telephone: 1-800-255-1479

Fax-On-Demand

 

Fax: 1-800-349-5444

 

International:

From North America:

 

Telephone: +1-708-873-2307

1-800-861-1700

 

Fax: +1-708-349-5444

International:

 

 

+1-708-873-3614

All designs, specifications, and availabilities of products and services presented in this bulletin are subject to change without notice.

Bulletin PA-100310-EN (02/05) Copyright © 2005 Andrew Corporation, Orland Park, IL 60462 USA

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Grid Sectional Parabolic Antennas specifications

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