AFC Catalogue Section 4 – Antennas and Reflectors

AFC Catalogue Section 4 – Antennas and Reflectors

1. Large antenna specifications (3.7m, 4.3m & 5.0m diameter)

2. 12-ft/3.7m diameter motorized antenna system



5. Large antenna reflector specifications

6. Large antenna reflector drawings

7. Trailer mounted 3.7 meter motorized antenna

8. Trailer mounted 5.0 meter motorized antenna 9. Trailer Specifications

10. Small antenna reflector specifications

11. Antenna and Pipe Mount Adapter photographs

12. 0.76m diameter reflector drawing



15. 2.4m diameter reflector

AFC Large Antenna – Specifications PR-Series

01/31/08 Antennas For Communications Page 1

Antenna PR-12-xCF PR-14-xCF PR-16-xCF Effective aperture 3.66-meter 4.3 meter 5.0-meter Reflector type Prime Focus, axial Prime Focus, axial Prime Focus, axial Reflector (x = ) 3 piece 3 piece 3 piece Reflector material Fiberglass Fiberglass Fiberglass Reflector Coating Zinc Zinc Zinc Reflector weight 300 lbs 550 lbs 800 lbs Focal-length 43.9-inches 60-inches 60-inches f/d 0.305 0.357 0.305 VSWR 1.25:1 1.25:1 1.3:1 Mid band Gain Rx (4GHz) 41.0 dB 42.5dB 44.0 dB Rx (12.2GHz) 50.8 dB 52.6 dB 53.6 dB 1/2 power beamwidth

Rx - C 1.45 deg 1.25 deg 1.10 deg

Rx -Ku 0.46 deg 0.43 0.40 deg Noise Temp At 20° Elevation 34 K 29 K 29 K At 30° Elevation 27 K 24 K 24 K Feed Type* DPCK DPCK DPCK C&Ku RO C&Ku RO C&Ku RO Feed mount 4 spars 4 spars 4 spars Wind Loading 125 mph 125 mph 125 mph Temp range -51 to +52 C -51 to +52 C -51 to +52 C Mount Type – Elevation/Azimuth adjustable, High Wind ring based, galvanized steel pedestal. Elevation adjusts 5 to 90 degrees and Azimuth adjustment range 360 degrees. * Alternate feed types for S, C, X, & Ku Band frequencies are available.

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AFC ANTENNAS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INC. OCALA, FLORIDA*

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These documents by Antennasfor Communications containinformation of a proprietarynature and shall not becopied or duplicated in wholeor in part or used in wholeor in part for any purposeother than for preparation of bids or fabrication.

1. ALL MACHINED SURFACES TO BE 125 MICROINCHES OR SMOOTHER.2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

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3/4 = 1'J. LEE MANUFACTURING

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REVISION HISTORYZONE REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

1 1 Value 02/03/2009 jongho

PRELIMINARYPR12_16 Motorized Pedestal02

PR12, 14, 16 Motorized Pedestal

PR12_16MMotorized Pedestal for PR12, PR14, PR16

02/03/2009 1/1

Elevation angle = 0 degree

16 15/16 in

11 13/16 in

Elevation angle = 80 degrees

10°

90°

PR12

146 15/16 in

3-D VIEW

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PRELIMINARYPR12_16M Motorized Pedestal03


PR12_16M

Motorized Pedestal for PR12, PR14, PR16

02/03/2009 1/1

3-D VIEW6 7/16 in

1 5/16 in

168 in

Elevation angle = 0 degree Elevation angle = 80 degrees

PR14

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PRELIMINARYPR12_16 Motorized Pedestal04


PR12_16MMotorized Pedestal for PR12, PR14, PR16

02/03/2009 1/1

9 in

14 3/16 in

198 15/16 inn46 in

Elevation angle = 0 degree Elevation angle = 80 degrees 3-D VIEWA riser is required

90°

10°

PR16

AFC Large Antenna Reflector – Specifications PR-Series

10/30/08 Antennas For Communications Page 1

Antenna PR-12-xCR PR-14-xCR PR-16-xCR Effective aperture 3.66-meter 4.3 meter 5.0-meter Reflector type Prime Focus, axial Prime Focus, axial Prime Focus, axial Reflector (x = ) 3 piece 3 piece 3 piece Reflector material Fiberglass Fiberglass Fiberglass Reflector Coating** Zn/Al/Ni Zn/Al/Ni Zn/Al/Ni Reflector weight* 300 lbs 600 lbs 1100 lbs Focal-length 43.9-inches 60-inches 60-inches f/d 0.305 0.357 0.305 Wind Loading 125 mph 125 mph 125 mph (Survival – with appropriate pedestal) Temp range -51 to +52 C -51 to +52 C -51 to +52 C *Ultra Lite models are available with 40% lower weight ** Zinc, Aluminum or Nickel – depending on frequency

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PRELIMINARY PR12_16 Motorized Pedestal05


PR12_16M

Motorized Pedestal for PR12, PR14, PR16

02/03/2009 1/1

PR16

16'-7" [5.1 m] 14'-" [4.3 m]12'-3" [3.7 m]

34 in

7'-8" [2.3 m]7'-8" [2.3 m]

8' [2.4 m]

46 in46 in

34 in

46 in

34 in

PR14 PR12

Donut Back Frames are same for all PR12,PR14, and PR16

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PRELIMINARY PR16M_21'Trailer02

PR16 Motorized, Transportable

PR16M

16ft folding antenna on 21' trailer

02/06/2009 1/1

3-D VIEW13'-1 3/4" [4.01 m]

20'-3 1/4" [6.18 m]

1'-3 3/4" [0.40 m]

21'-7" [6.58 m]

7'-8" [2.34 m]

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PRELIMINARYPR16M_21'Trailer03

PR16 Motorized, Transportable

PR16M

16ft folding antenna on 21' trailer

02/06/2009 1/1

ELEVATION ANGEL = 15 degrees

75°

Rear Deck Folded

1. 20’ 3” – Overall Trailer length (21' 7" with antenna) 2. 8’ Overall width 3. 78” deck width

4. I-beam Galvanized steel construction with Diamond plate floor and 14-gauge steel cross member pedestal supports.

5. Hitch for 2-inch Hitch ball 6. Trailer weight – with PR16 antenna assembly 3500 lbs 7. Tongue weight 400 lbs 8. Leveling jacks – 4 each 10. Pedestal mount interface – for AFC Ring Based, trailer mount pedestal 11. Max height – 13-ft 2-in. with PR16 antenna (with foldable reflector wings)

12. Running Gear; Double axle, Springs, Wheels, Tires and single-axle Surge Brakes (includes 4 wheels + 1 Spare wheel). 13. Electrical wire harness with Turn Signals, Tail Lights and Brake lights.

14. Hand cranks or motors for elevation & azimuth setting/adjustment (optional).

15. Steel tie down straps for site blocking and anchoring (optional)

ANTENNAS FOR COMMUNICATIONS * 350 CYPRESS ROAD, OCALA, FL 34472 WWW.RADOME.NET * WWW.AFCSAT.COM * WWW.TALLGUIDE.COM

TEL (352) 687-4121 * FAX (352) 687-1203

21-foot Antenna Trailer – Model 21TR-16A

AFC Small Antenna Reflector Specifications PR Series

Revision 2.5 Antennas For Communications Page 1

Reflector P/N PR2.5-1KR PR4-1KR PR6-1KR PR8-1Kr Effective aperture 0.76 meter 1.2-meter 1.8-meter 2.4 meter Reflector type Prime Focus Prime Focus Prime Focus Prime Focus Reflector 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece Reflective coating** Zn/Al/Ni Zn/Al/Ni Zn/Al/Ni Zn/Al/Ni Reflector weight* 25 lbs 40 lbs 80 lbs 150 lbs focal-length 9.10-inches 14.6-inches 27.4-inches 40-inches f/d 0.305 0.305 0.381 0.416 Wind Loading 125 mph 125 mph 125 mph 125 mph (Survival – with appropriate pipe mast or pedestal) Temp range -51 to +52 C -51 to +52 C -51 to +52 C -51 to + 52 C Mount Interface 18” diameter 18” diameter 18’ diameter 38.9” diameter Bolt circle - 3 Bolt circle – 3 bolt circle – 3 bolt circle – 4 eq. spaced bolts eq. spaced bolts eq. spaced bolts eq. spaced bolts * Ultra Lite models with a 40% lower weight are available. ** Zinc, Aluminum or Nickel – depending on frequency

AFC 1.8 meter antenna - Model PR-6T-1KF Pipe Mount Adaptor - for PR 2.5, 4 and 6 antennas

AFC PR-2.5 antenna & Broadband Log Periodic Feed

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AFC Catalogue Section 4 – Antennas and Reflectors