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Technical Information
and New Products
Antennen Electronic
Antennen . Electronic
Index
page
Advanced Dipole Technology
3 10
Advantages of Kathreins Dual Band XPol Antennas (XXPol)
11
General construction of Kathreins XXPol 65 Antennas
12
Currently available product range of Kathreins 65 XXPol Antennas
13
Additional available versions

TETRA / TETRAPOL Technology
14 16
17
Kathreins Base Station Antennas for TETRA / TETRAPOL
18 22
Indoor Environment
23 25
New antennas and accessories
26 28
Third-Generation Mobile Communications UMTS
29 31
Product range and contact
32
Technical Information in the next edition:

Information about Intermodulation
GSM-R / GPS-antennas
The influence of reflections on radiation patterns
Quality leads the way
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for the best solution in order to satisfy our customers.
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and passive distribution equipment.
Advanced Dipole Technology

1. Introduction
The dipole is the oldest and most approved radia-
these odd metal structures still compete with
ting element in the field of mobile communication.
newer solutions like the patch radiator on a
It is the basis for nearly every professional anten-
printed board ?
na type such as the yagi antenna, the log. periodic antenna, and particular the panel antenna.
The answer is definitely yes ! This article will

show that the dipole technology more than other
The latest development of panel antennas leads
concepts provide the flexibility to perfect certain
to the sophisticated technology of slanted dual
characteristics without the effect of destroying
polarization (Xpol).
others. This feature is specific important for the

design of dual band cross-polarized antennas.
Is the dipole technology suitable to fulfil the

growing and stringent requirements ? Can
2. Kathreinss dipole based Xpol-antenna design

2.1 General description
Electrical :
Mechanical:
Xpol antennas consist of two independently wor-
The radome consists of a completely closed self-
king slanted dipole systems, one for
supporting fiber-glass profile, into which the metal
+45 polarization and the other for -45 polariza-
parts are inserted. There are no drill-holes at all in
tion.
the profile, which is closed by two end caps with
The dipoles are symmetrically positioned in front
short sealing rings. This concept offers ideal
of a reflector screen. Both the power distribution
permanent protection against environmental
and the impedance transformation are carried out
influences and increases the
by a low loss cable harness. Additional elements
mechanical stability.
for beam-shaping and isolation perfect the

design.
The improved separation of the electrical and the

mechanical function facilitates the optimization of
particular performances.
2.2. Outstanding characteristics

2.2.1 Symmetrical construction
Xpol antennas are available with horizontal half
While the dipoles of the 90 type form an X on
power beam widths of 65 and 90. Starting from
which the expression Xpol antenna is based, the
a standard vertical polarized antenna, the requi-
basic 65 dipole system is a rhomb.
red dipole-pair for 65 and the single dipole for

90 are rotated by +45 and -45, resulting in
Both designs are fully symmetrical referred to
orthogonal polarizations (see fig. 1).
the center line of the reflector screen, which is

the basic condition for symmetrical horizontal
radiation patterns .
Fig. 1: General construction of Xpol-antennas

65 Half-power Beam Width
Reflector
Dipole
system
Feeding
harness
-45
+45
-45
+45
2.2.2 Beam-shaping
The dipole technology offers a high flexibility in
and gain, and the required number of single ele-
modeling the radiation patterns.
ments is minimized (see item 2.2.4.).
Beam width and shape are defined by the dipole

position to the reflector and the reflector dimen-
In addition, with the separate adjustability of the
sions. Particular the vertical edges of the reflector
vertical and the horizontal components, the resul-
screen have a decisive influence on vertically
ting polarizations are controllable.
polarized components.
Orthogonal polarizations provide the best polaFor slanted polarizations, consisting of vertical
rization diversity gain results, therefore the hori-
and horizontal components, parasitic elements in
zontal radiation patterns for the vertical and the
the reflector screen as further beam-shaping ele-
horizontal component are standard measure-
ments are added, which mainly have an effect on
ments for Xpol antennas.
horizontally polarized components.

If the patterns half power beam widths and thereThus already the patterns of the basic dipole
by the gain values resp. the amplitudes are iden-
system are optimized, which means a great
tical, the polarizations are orientated +/- 45 and
benefit in combining them. The quality of the
consequently orthogonal (fig. 2).
resulting pattern is improved regarding sidelobes
Fig. 2: Vertical (V) and horizontal (H) components and resulting polarizations:
a) Equal amplitudes (V=1/H=1)
orthogonal polarizations
90
+45
-45
-H
b) Different amplitudes (V=1/H=0.7)
non-orthogonal polarizations
70
+35
-35
-H
5
A perfect polarization orthogonality results in a
radiated wave. A high CPR stands for a high
high cross-polar ratio (CPR), which is determined
uncorrelation of the two signals and consequent-
by measuring the horizontal radiation patterns
ly for a good polarization diversity performance.
with the operating polarizations +45 and -45.

The CPR compares the level difference between
The dipole design provides excellent values also
the similar polarized signals (co-polar) and the
apart from the main direction (coverage sector
dissimilar polarized signals (cross-polar) of the
width +/- 60) and even at +/- 90 (see item 4)!
2.2.3 High isolation between the two antenna systems

The polarization diversity technology assigns
during the production show a typical value of 35
both systems of an Xpol-antenna to work in the
dB !
Rx- and Tx-mode simultaneously. Therefore a
Within the basic dipole system (X and rhomb),
minimum isolation of 30 dB between the antenna
the symmetrical construction provides high isola-
inputs is required.
tion, while the isolation from one bay to the next
Kathreins dipole design guarantees a min. isola-
is improved by patented decoupling measures.
tion of 32 dB. Measurements of each antenna
2.2.4 Low-loss power distribution by cables

Low-loss flexible semi-rigid coax cables distribu-
That means, to reach the same gain values,
te the power to each dipole and take care of the
antennas using a printed board power distribution
impedance transformation. The diameter of the
have to compensate the higher losses by additio-
cables (and the corresponding attenuation)
nal bays of radiating elements! This results in a
varies with the application, diameters of 0.250,
roughly 20% higher vertical antenna length and a
0.141 and 0.085 are in operation.
smaller vertical beam width.
This system produces only a minimal attenuation,
Another advantage of the cable harness is the
which will become apparent by comparing it with
flexibility regarding versions with electrical down-
a printed circuit solution. As a standard the corre-
tilt. The required variation of the phase relations
sponding cross-section of the conductive lines is
between the radiating elements is carried out
between the 0.085 and the 0.141 cable.
easily by changing the length of the cables. It is
In addition these lines are open and radiate a part
not necessary to redesign the entire antenna.
of the power, which causes further losses.
2.2.5 Low intermodulation products

Since more than 15 years Kathrein is doing rese-
should look like.
arch on the reduction of intermodulation (IM) products. There was already a self-designed measu-
Kathrein antennas provide a typical 3rd order
ring device for IM products at 450 MHz with a
IM-products attenuation of -150 dBc using two
dynamic range of 160 dB in operation, when such
transmitters with an output power of 20 W
a device was not available on the market.
(43 dBm) each.
The extremely valuable experiences flowed into

the antenna design and determine for example
the applied material, the possible material combinations and how a contact between two parts
2.2.6 Continuance of the electrical parameters against enviromental influences

Antennas are confronted with all the environ-
goes together with the deterioration of electrical
mental influences such as cold and hot tempera-
parameters like VSWR, isolation and CPR.
tures, rain, ice, snow, lightning and high wind

velocities.
The Kathrein dipole technology is highly resistant
Kathrein antennas are well prepared, the mecha-
against rain, ice and snow. Dipoles are very slim
nical design is based on the environmental con-
structures with a small surface and therefore the
ditions according to ETS 300 019-1-4.
occurring additional capacity is relatively low.
Regarding the deviation of the electrical parame-
Due to their larger surface, the capacity in-
ters, especially rain, ice and snow on the radome
fluence on patches is much higher. For example,
may cause problem because of their dielectric
a wet radome can change the isolation of a patch
parameters. Due to the fact that the antenna dep-
antenna significantly, while a dipole antenna
ths became smaller and smaller, this dielectric
reacts much more good natured.
load is very close to the radiating elements, working as an additional capacity. Consequently the
operational frequency range is shifted, which
3. Typical measurements
The following antenna parameters have a decisive
planning. The front-to-back ratio can be determi-
influence on the network and are important for the
ned as the worst case of either the vertical or the
judgement of antennas :
horizontal polarized components. It is only required to calculate the total power, if the two compo-
1. Half power beam width for co-polar polarization
nents have similar levels. In case of identical
2. Half power beam width for vertical /

horizontal polarization
levels, the total power value is 3 dB less compa-
3. Front-to-back ratio - co-polar
Xpol dipole antennas provide typical front-to-back
4. Front-to-back ratio - total power
ratios of 24 30 dB total power.
red to the individual components.
5. Cross-polar ratio
The following figures show the co-polar and
For a high cross-polar attenuation the half power
cross-polar as well as the vertical and horizontal
beam widths of the three polarization components
polarized patterns of 65 and 90 antennas.
co-polar, vertical and horizontal are similar. This feature is perfectly performed by Kathreins Xpol-
Beside the symmetry of the patterns, the scalar
antennas and consequently there is no need for net-
printout with a linear scale in dB shows clearly the
work planning reasons to differentiate between the
cross-polar ratio in each azimuth direction. The
above polarization components.
dipole design provides excellent values also

apart from the main direction and even at +/- 90!
These measurements also provide the front-to-back
Please note as well the high front-to-back ratio for
ratio, which is an important feature for the network
the co-polar and the cross-polar signal.
Fig. 3: Typical horizontal co-polar and cross-polar pattern for 65 beam width (measurement)
XPol A-Panel 800/900 65 17dBi
horizontal radiation pattern
co-pol
cross-pol
120-sector
0
relative gain [dB]
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180
-120
-60
0
azimuth [deg]
60
120
180
Fig. 4: Typical 65 horizontal pattern of vertical and horizontal polarized component (measurement)
hor. polarized
vert. polarized
120-sector
0
relative gain [dB]
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180
-120
-60
60
120
180
azimuth [deg]
Fig. 5: Typical horizontal co-polar and cross-polar pattern for 90 beam width (measurement)
co-pol
cross-pol
120-sector
0
relative gain [dB]
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180
-120
-60
60
120
180
azimuth [deg]
Fig. 6: Typical 90 horizontal pattern of vertical and horizontal polarized components (measurement)
hor. polarized
vert. polarized
120-sector
0
relative gain [dB]
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180
-120
-60
60
120
180
azimuth [deg]
4. CPR against azimuth

As already mentioned, the dipole design provides
tor, to rely on high CPR values and consequently
excellent CPR values not only in main direction
on high diversity gains also at the sector edges,
but even at +/- 90.
where the antenna gain is already considerably
It is important for the coverage of a standard sec-
reduced.
Fig. 7: CPR values against azimuth (according patterns fig. 3 and 4)

Cross Polar Ratio
120-sector
30
CPR [dB]
25
20
15
10
5
0
-90
-60
-30
0
azimuth [deg]
10
30
60
90
Advantages of Kathreins Dual Band XPol Antennas (XXPol)
Identical dimensions with pure GSM 900 antennas
Well approved X-Pol

A-Panel concept
New external
dual band combiner
1800
792902
1800
900
792902
900
Version without
Version with
integrated combiner:
integrated combiner:
four connectors
two connectors
four feeder lines
two feeder lines
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General construction of Kathreins XXPol 65 Antennas
reflector screen
(1800 MHz)
(900 MHz)
Cable harness
Dipole systems:
GSM 900 (+45)
GSM 900 (- 45)
GSM 1800 (+45)
GSM 1800 (- 45)
internal dual band combiner (optional)

GSM 900 (-45)
GSM 1800 (-45)
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GSM 900 (+45)

GSM 1800 (+45)
Currently available product range of Kathreins 65 XXPol Antennas
Models with Dual Band Combiner (2 inputs)
Kathrein
Type No.
Height
Gain (dBi)
900 / 1800
741 316
656 mm
12.5 /
741 320
1296 mm
15
741 322
1936 mm
741 324
2580 mm
741 336
2580 mm
13
Electr. downtilt
900 / 1800
Remarks
Serial production
/ 16.5
Serial production
17
18
Serial production
18
19
On request
Serial production
17.5 / 17.5
Models without Dual Band Combiner (4 inputs)
Kathrein
Type No.
Height
Gain (dBi)
900 / 1800
741 325
656 mm
12.5 / 13.5
741 326
1296 mm
15
741 327
1936 mm
17
741 328
2580 mm
18
741 344
2580 mm
Electr. downtilt
900 / 1800
Remarks
Serial production
Serial production
/ 18.5
Serial production
/ 19.5
On request
Serial production
17.5 /
17
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More XXpol models in development!
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Eurocell A-Panel GSM 900 / 1800 MHz

Dual Polarization +45/ -45 Polarization
Four independent systems:
GSM 900 +45 Polarization

GSM 900 45 Polarization
with integrated dual band combiner to one 7-16 female input

XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 C 65/ 65 12.5/13dBi

Type No.
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization
Front-to-back-ratio (copolar)
Half-power beam width
Max. power
Isolation
Input
Connector position
Weight
Wind load
Max. wind velocity

Packing size
Height/width/depth
741 316
GSM 900:
GSM 1800:
870 960 MHz
1710 1880 MHz
< 1.5
< 1.5
2 x 12.5 dBi
2 x 13 dBi
50
50
+45, -45
+45, -45
> 30 dB
> 30 dB
+45/ -45
+45/ -45
Horizontal: 65
Horizontal: 65
Vertical: 28
Vertical: 19
250 Watt
150 Watt
(at 50 C ambient temperature)
> 30 dB
2 x 7-16 female
Bottom or top
7 kg
Frontal:
110 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral:
60 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 240 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
782 x 287 x 165 mm
656 / 262 / 116 mm
GSM
GSM
GSM
GSM
900:
900:
1800:
1800:
+45 Polarization
45 Polarization
+45 Polarization
45 Polarization
XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 65/ 65 12.5/13.5dBi

Type No.
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power per input

Isolation
Input
Connector position
Weight
Wind load
Max. wind velocity

Packing size
Height/width/depth
14
741 325
GSM 900:
GSM 1800:
870 960 MHz
1710 1880 MHz
< 1.5
< 1.5
2 x 12.5 dBi
2 x 13.5 dBi
50
50
+45, -45
+45, -45
> 30 dB
> 30 dB
+45/ -45
+45/ -45
Horizontal: 65
Horizontal: 65
Vertical: 28
Vertical: 19
250 Watt
150 Watt
> 30 dB (GSM 900 GSM 900)9
> 30 dB (GSM 1800 GSM 1800)
> 30 dB (GSM 900 GSM 1800)
4 x 7-16 female
Bottom or top
7 kg
Frontal:
110 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral:
60 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
782 x 287 x 165 mm
656 / 262 / 116 mm
Eurocell A-Panel GSM 900 / 1800 MHz

Dual Polarization +45/ -45 Polarization


XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 C 65/ 60 17.5/17.5dBi 6T

Type No.
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization

Isolation
Input
Connector position
Weight
Wind load
Max. wind velocity

Packing size
Height/width/depth
741 336
GSM 900:
GSM 1800:
870 960 MHz
1710 1880 MHz
< 1.5
< 1.5
2 x 17.5 dBi
2 x 17.5 dBi
50
50
+45, -45
+45, -45
> 30 dB
> 30 dB
+45/ -45
+45/ -45
Horizontal: 65
Horizontal: 60
Vertical: 7, 6T
Vertical: 6.5, 6T
250 Watt
150 Watt
> 30 dB
2 x 7-16 female
Bottom
25 kg
Frontal:
470 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral:
280 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
2692 x 287 x 165 mm
2580 / 262 / 116 mm
GSM
GSM
GSM
GSM
900:
900:
1800:
1800:
+45 Polarization
45 Polarization
+45 Polarization
45 Polarization
XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 65/ 60 17.5/18dBi 6T

Type No.
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization

Isolation
Input
Connector position
Weight
Wind load
Max. wind velocity

Packing size
Height/width/depth
741 344
GSM 900:
GSM 1800:
870 960 MHz
1710 1880 MHz
< 1.5
< 1.5
2 x 17.5 dBi
2 x 18 dBi
50
50
+45, -45
+45, -45
> 30 dB
> 30 dB
+45/ -45
+45/ -45
Horizontal: 65
Horizontal: 60
Vertical: 7, 6T
Vertical: 6.5, 6T
400 Watt
200 Watt
> 30 dB (GSM 900 GSM 900)9
> 30 dB (GSM 1800 GSM 1800)
> 30 dB (GSM 900 GSM 1800)
4 x 7-16 female
Bottom
25 kg
Frontal:
470 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral:
280 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
2692 x 287 x 165 mm
2580 / 262 / 116 mm
741 336
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Dual-Band Combiner
800 1000 / 1700 2000 MHz
The dual-band combiner can be used:

to combine several transmitting and receiving frequencies in two frequency bands to a common feeder cable, to a broad-band antenna or to
a broad-band radiating cable at port 3,
and, in reverse operating mode, to separate several transmitting or receiving frequencies into two frequency bands (base stations) at port 1
and port 2.
Design and construction:
The dual-band combiner consists of a low-pass filter (band 1) and a high-pass filter (band 2) in printed circuit technology. Both bands provide
a DC by-pass function to enable mast head amplifiers to be supplied with DC voltage.
The dual-band combiner is designed for use either as an indoor or outdoor device.
Type No.
792 902
Single Unit
Pass band
Band 1
Band 2
Insertion loss
Port 1 Port 3
Port 2 Port 3
Isolation
Port 1 Port 2
792 903
Double Unit
800 1000 MHz

1700 2000 MHz
Typically 0.15 dB ( 800 1000 MHz)
Typically 0.25 dB (1700 2000 MHz)
> 45 dB ( 800 1000 MHz)
> 50 dB (1700 2000 MHz)
< 1.2 (800 1000 MHz / 17000 2000 MHz)
50
VSWR
Impedance
Input power
Band 1
Band 2
IM products
Temperature range
Connectors
Version
Special features
Mounting
792 902
Single Unit
< 250 W
< 150 W
< 160 dBc (3rd order; with 2 x 20 W)
55 ... +60 C
7-16 female, silver-plated
Indoor / outdoor (IP 66)
DC by-pass function (max. 1000 mA)
Wall mounting: with 4 screws
(max. 8 mm diameter)
Mast mounting: with attached clamp set,
suitable for masts with 48 ... 130 mm diameter
Approx.
192 x 337 x 100 mm
192 x 337 x 160 mm
Approx.
126 x 274 x 62.5 mm
126 x 274 x 112 mm
(incl. mounting brackets) (incl. mounting brackets)
1.7 kg
3.3 kg
Packing size
Dimensions (w x h x d)
Weight
792 903
Double Unit
Typical Attenuation Curves

Port 2 Port 3
Port 1 Port 3
Attenuation/dB
Attenuation/dB
Port 1 Port 3
0
10
20
30
A
Port 2 Port 3
0
0.1
A: 1800 1000 MHz

B: 1700 2000 MHz
0.2
0.3
40
0.4
50
0.5
60
0.6
70
0.7
80
0.8
A: 1800 1000 MHz
B: 1700 2000 MHz
90
100
500
700
900
1100
1300
1500
0.9
1700
1900
2100
2300 2500
Frequency/MHz
16
1.0
500
700
900
1100
1300
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300 2500
Frequency/MHz
TETRA / TETRAPOL Technology
The worldwide market for professional mobile com-
Standard Institute) whereas TETRAPOL has the
munication is estimated DEM 10.000 millions per
bigger practical experience. About 30 TETRA-
year. Around one third of this amount is for Europe.
POL-networks in 15 countries are working. But
A new digital standard shall replace the analog
since about one year, in several european coun-
systems.
tries also a TETRA-Network with international
This new standard is the basis for a paneuropean
roaming is just being build up.
Network.
The frequency bands for this purpose were fixed at:
The advantages of TETRA compared to GSM
1. 380 400 MHz for systems for police,
are:
life-saving organisation, fire brigades, ...

2. 410 430 MHz for public purpose in the
industry
1. The possibilitiy to send statusmessages

2. Short data transfertimes (typical 100 msec)
3. Groupcalls
4. Individual signalling and access authorisation
Two digital standards are in competition for the pre-
for subscribers
dominance in this big market. TETRA (TErrestrial
5. Direct mode
Trunked RAdio) and TETRAPOL. TETRA is stan-
6. High frequency economy
dardised by ETSI (European Telecommunication
... and a few more.
KATHREINs offer for TETRA / TETRAPOL

Kathrein offers omnidirectional antennas as well as
1 m up to 2.6 m.
panel antennas for vertical polarization (half-power
Of course all antennas are constructed in the well
beam widths 65, 90 and 115) and cross polariza-
approved Kathrein standard technology.
tion (half-power beam width 65) with lengths from

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Summary Base Station Antennas for TETRA / TETRAPOL
Omnidirectional Antennas
Type
Type No.
Frequency
range
Height
Omni 390 360 5dBi
K 75 15 37
380 400 MHz
1612 mm
Omni 390 360 7.5dBi
K 75 16 37
380 400 MHz
2840 mm
737 546
410 430 MHz
3110 mm
Type No.
Frequency
range
Height
Panel 390/420 65 11dBi
K 73 30 37
380 430 MHz
1000 mm
Panel 390/420 65 14dBi
K 73 33 37
380 430 MHz
2000 mm
Panel 390/420 115 8.5dBi
739 504
380 430 MHz
974 mm
Panel 390/420 115 11.5dBi
739 506
380 430 MHz
1934 mm
Panel 390/420 115 12.5dBi
739 349
380 430 MHz
2574 mm
XPol Panel 390/450 65 12dBi
741 515
380 470 MHz
1000 mm
741 516
380 470 MHz
2000 mm
Omni 420 360 8dBi 8.5T
Directional Antennas
Type
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Omnidirectional Antennas
380 400 MHz
K 75 15 37, K 75 16 37, 737 546
Omni 390 360 5dBi
Omni 390 360 7.5dBi
Omni 420 360 8dBi 8.5T
Type No.
K 75 15 37
737 546
380 400 MHz

5 dBi
0
380 400 MHz

410 430 MHz
7.5 dBi
8 dBi
0
8.5
7-16 female
Bottom
< 1.5
50
Vertical
500 Watt (at 50 C ambient temperature)
5.5 kg
8 kg
9 kg
140 N
220 N
240 N
200 km/h
200 km/h
180 km/h
51 mm
51 mm
51 mm
1895 x 198 x 152
3316 x 148 x 112
3360 x 130 x 100
1612 mm
2840 mm
3110 mm
Material:
Radiator: Copper and brass.

Radome: Fiberglass, colour: Grey.
Base: Weather-proof aluminum.
Mounting kit, screws and nuts: Stainless steel.
Mounting:
The antenna can be attached laterally at the

tip of a tubular mast of 50 94 mm diameter.
Grounding:
The antenna is DC grounded via a copper tube

having a cross-sectional area of 22 mm2.
The inner conductor is coupled capacitively.
K 75 15 37
K 75 16 37
Height
Frequency range
Gain
Downtilt
Input
Connector position
VSWR
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power
Weight
Windload (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity
Radome diameter
Packing size (mm)
Height
K 75 16 37
737 546
30
15
15
Vertical Pattern
3
0
Vertical Pattern
dB
dB
10
dB
10
10
150
230
um
maximtop
mast
104
Vertical Pattern
8.5 electr. downtilt
19
Panel Vertical Polarization

K 73 30 37, K 73 33 37
Panel 390/420 65 11dBi

Panel 390/420 65 14dBi
Type No.
Gain
Input
Connector position
Frequency range
VSWR
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power
Weight
K73 30 37
K 73 33 37
11 dBi
H-plane: 65
E-plane: 38
14 dBi
H-plane: 65
E-plane: 19
7-16 female
Rearside
380 430 MHz
< 1.5
50
Vertical
12 kg
19 kg
Frontal: 550 N
Frontal: 1100 N
Lateral: 220 N
Lateral: 440 N
Rearside: 715 N
Rearside: 1540 N
200 km/h
180 km/h
1062 x 562 x 274
2060 x 560 x 260
992 / 492 / 190 mm
2000 / 500 / 190 mm
Max. wind velocity

Packing size (mm)
Height/width/depth
Material:
Radiators: Silver-plated copper.

Reflector screen: Weather-resistant aluminum.
All screws and nuts: Stainless steel.
Ice protection:
Due to the very sturdy antenna construction and

the protection of the radiating system by the
radome, the antenna remains operational even
under icy conditions.
Grounding:
The metal parts of the antenna inclusive of

the mounting kit are DC grounded.
The inner conductor is also DC grounded.
K 73 30 37
K 73 33 37
K 73 30 37
K 73 33 37
65
38
10
19
10
Horizontal Pattern
20
Vertical Pattern
dB
dB
dB
10
Vertical Pattern
Eurocell Panel Vertical Polarization

739 504, 739 506, 739 349
Panel 390/420 115 8.5dBi
Panel 390/420 115 11.5dBi
Panel 390/420 115 12.5dBi
Type No.
739 504
Gain
Input
Connector position
Frequency range
VSWR
Impedance
Polarization
Front-to-back ratio
Max. power
Weight
Max. wind velocity

Packing size (mm)
Height7width/depth
739 506
739 349
8.5 dBi
H-plane: 115
E-plane: 38
11.5 dBi
12.5 dBi
H-plane: 115
H-plane: 115
E-plane: 19
E-plane: 15
7-16 female
Bottom
380 430 MHz
< 1.5
50
Vertical
> 18 dB
4.5 kg
9 kg
12 kg
Frontal: 160 N
Frontal: 340 N
Frontal: 460 N
Lateral: 100 N
Lateral: 220 N
Lateral: 300 N
Rearside: 360 N
Rearside: 750 N
Rearside: 1020 N
200 km/h
200 km/h
200 km/h
1102 x 272 x 160
2062 x 272 x 160
2702 x 272 x 160
974 / 258 / 103 mm
1934 / 258 / 103 mm
2574 / 258 / 103 mm
Material:
Radiator: Tin-plated copper.

Reflector screen: Weather-proof aluminum.
Ice protection:

Grounding:
The metal parts of the antenna including

the mounting kit and the inner conductor
are DC grounded.
739 504
739 506
739 349
739 504
739 506
739 349
115
38
Horizontal Pattern
Vertical Pattern
10
dB
dB
dB
10
Vertical Pattern
dB
10
10
15
19
Vertical Pattern
21
Panel Dual Polarization

741 515, 741 516

Type No.
Gain
Front-to-back ratio
Input
Connector position
Frequency range
VSWR
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power
Weight
741 515
741 516
12 dBi
45 polarization
H-plane: 65
E-plane: 36
15 dBi
45 polarization
H-plane: 65
E-plane: 18
>25 dB
7-16 female
Rearside
380 470 MHz
< 1.5
50
+45; -45
12 kg
19 kg
Frontal: 550 N
Frontal: 1100 N
Lateral: 220 N
Lateral: 440 N
Rearside: 715 N
Rearside: 1540 N
200 km/h
180 km/h
1062 x 562 x 274
2060 x 560 x 260
992 / 492 / 190 mm
2000 / 500 / 190 mm
Max. wind velocity

Packing size (mm)
Height/width/depth
Material:
Radiators: Tin-plated copper.

Reflector screen: Weatherproof aluminum.
Ice protection:

Grounding:
The metal parts of the antenna including

the mounting kit and the inner conductors
are DC grounded.
741 515
741 516
120
741 515
741 516
65
36
10
Horizontal Pattern
22
Vertical Pattern
dB
10
dB
dB
10
18
Vertical Pattern
Indoor Environment
2,5 m
Typical room
Indoor antennas just convert the RF power

1. Lots of reflections from the walls, ceiling,
Kathrein refers to this physical facts with its pre-
floor, furniture and persons (see sketch
sent indoor program with mainly two omni versi-
above), destroy the free space radiation
ons for ceiling mounting and one directional
patterns and the corresponding antenna gain.
antenna for wall mounting.
2. The dimensions of normal rooms do not fulfil

the far field conditions (distance to the
Apart from single band antennas, also multiband

versions are available.
antennas more than 3 m for GSM 900,

respectively 1.5 m for GSM 1800).
3. Therefore the measured far field patterns do
not apply; specific radiation patterns and
gains provide no benefit within closed rooms.
Unobtrusive design
Most clients prefer unobtrusive antenna appea-
The shape of the new models 741 571 and
rance in indoor applications. Kathrein reacted on
741 572 adapts perfectly to the requirements of
this demand by redesigning the most sold indoor
modern buildings. In addition these antennas are
antennas 737 602 and 738 749.
multiband types operating from 824 2170 MHz

and suitable for UMTS as well.
23
Flexible signal distribution with Splitters and Tappers

Especially for the signal distribution within bigger
splitters with unequal power splitting (Tappers).
buildings with lots of indoor antennas, it is necessary to design an indoor network with more or
The resulting distribution attenuation (valid for
less similar signal levels in all floors. Therefore
both directions), are given with the following
Kathrein provides 2-, 3- and 4-way splitters and
survey:
Splitters
equal power ratio
2- way
Tappers
2-way
-3 dB
0 dB
3- way
0 dB
4- way
0 dB
-1 dB
-7 dB
10
-0,4 dB
-10,4 dB
15
-0,1 dB
-15,1 dB
0 dB
1
-3 dB
-4,7 dB
-4,7 dB
-4,7 dB
-6 dB
-6 dB
-6 dB
-6 dB
1
1
1
24
Power splitting 4/1
Power splitting 10/1

0 dB
Power splitting 15/1

0 dB
Advanced Indoor System Dual Band

Similar signal levels in all floors (without cable losses)
6. Floor
4-way Splitter K63 22 64 1

-12,4 dB
5. Floor
-6,4 dB
2-way Splitter
K 63 22 62 1

-6,4 dB
-12,4 dB
-3,4 dB
4. Floor
2-way Tapper 4/1
K 63 23 60 61
4
1

-9,4 dB
-12,4 dB
-2,4 dB
3. Floor
2-way Tapper 4/1
K 63 23 60 61
4
1
-8,4 dB
-13,1 dB
-1,4 dB
2. Floor
4
2-way Tapper 4/1
K 63 23 60 61

-7,4 dB
-13,4 dB
-0,4 dB
1. Floor
10
2-way Tapper 10/1
K 63 23 61 01
1
-10,4 dB
omni antenna for
ceiling mounting
741572
relative signal strength 0 dB
-13,4 dB
directional antenna for

wall mounting
738573
Combiner 792 902
GSM 900
Base Station
GSM 1800
Base Station
25
Indoor Omnidirectional Antennas Multi-band

AMPS / CDMA / GSM / PDC / PCN / DECT / PCS / UMTS
Vertical Polarization
741 572, 741 571
The antenna can be operated in all frequency ranges simultaneously.

The antennas need no additional groundplane.
Indoor 800/2000 360 2dBi

Indoor 900/2000 360 2dBi
Type No.
741 572
Frequency range
VSWR
Input
Gain
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power (per band)
Weight
Diameter
Height
741 571
824 960 MHz

876 960 MHz
1425 2170 MHz
1710 2170 MHz
< 2.0: 824 960 MHz
< 1.8: 876 890 MHz
< 2.0: 1425 1710 MHz
< 1.6: 890 960 MHz
<1.6: 1710 1990 MHz
< 1.6: 1710 1990 MHz
< 2.0: 1990 2170 MHz
< 2.0: 1990 2170 MHz
1 x N female
2 dBi
50
Vertical
400 g
300 g
260 mm
210 mm
78 mm (without connector)
Material:
Base: Aluminum.
Protective housing: High impact polystyrol,
colour: White.
Additional painting is possible.
Mounting:
Three holes in the base enable a mounting on

the ceiling. Two types of screws are supplied.
For the N connector a hole in the ceiling with a
diameter of 35 mm is required.
Grounding:
All metal parts including the inner conductor are

DC grounded.
Available accessories:
Broadband power splitters and tappers

(800 2200 MHz).
260 mm
741 572
min. dia. 35 mm
3 holes dia. 5 mm
dia. 160 mm
N connector, female
13 mm
26
Clip the protective housing into position after

the antenna has been mounted with the help
of the three supplied screws.
Low-loss Power Splitters Multi-band

800 2200 MHz
K 63 22 62 1, K 63 22 63 1, K 63 22 64 1
For indoor use.
2-way Splitter 8002200

Type No.
Connector
Max. power
For connecting ... antennas
Frequency range
VSWR
Impedance
Insertion loss
Weight
Profile cross-section
Packing size
Max. size
K 63 22 62 1
K 63 22 63 1
K 63 22 64 1
N female
100 W (at 50 C ambient temperature)
2
3
4
800 2200 MHz
< 1.25
< 1.25
< 1.3
50
< 0.05 dB
appr. 0.6 kg
25 x 25 mm
242 x 110 x 95 mm
204 / 63 / 41 mm
Material:
Housing: Aluminum.
Inner conductor: Brass.
DC capability:
DC transmission between all terminations

(suitbale for remote power supply systems).
Input
K 63 22 64 1
27
Low-loss Power Tappers Multi-band

800 2200 MHz
K 63 23 60 61, K 63 23 61 01, K 63 23 61 51
For indoor use
P1
2-way-Tapper 8002200 7.0 /1.0dB
2-way-Tapper 8002200 10.4/0.4dB
2-way-Tapper 8002200 15.1/0.1dB
Type No.
Tap Loss
Input P1
Input P2
Connector
Max. power
For connecting ... antennas
Frequency range
VSWR
Impedance
Insertion loss
Weight
Profile cross-section
Packing size
Max. size
K 63 23 60 61 K 63 23 61 01 K 63 23 61 51
P2
1.0 dB
7.0 dB
0.4 dB
0.1 dB
10.4 dB
15.1 dB
N female
100 W (at 50 C ambient temperature)
2
800 2200 MHz
< 1.5
50
< 0.05 dB
appr. 0.5 kg
25 x 25 mm
267 x 95 x 111 mm
244 / 64 / 25 mm
Material:
Housing: Aluminum.
Inner conductor: Brass.
Grounding:
The inner conductor of output P2 is coupled

capacitively.
Input
K 63 23 60 61
28
Third-Generation Mobile Communications UMTS
Corporate
LAN Access
Voice
Internet
applications
3G
Network
ISDN / PSTN
Internet
Video Conference
Wireless Post Card and

Electronic Business Card
The impact of increasing data over the fixed network and the explosion of mobile usage has
shown the trend for future high data mobile communication. Therefore UMTS (Universal Mobile
Corporate
LAN
mix of communication services and

applications.
3. On-demand flexible bandwidth allocation and
in a wide variety of applications.
a new generation of mobile communications
4. A standardisation that allows full roaming

where needed, but also responsive to proprietary, innovative and niche markets.
technology for a new world of combined fixed and
Meanwhile all big system suppliers make exten-
wireless mobile services and a broad offer of
sive trials on UMTS systems. Despite some
communication services (see picture above).
ongoing conflicts about existing patents for the
Telecommunications System) is the realisation of
new standard, most commentators expect a start

Due to this fact, the requirements for UMTS are:
of the new system as planned. In spring of the
1. Provision of unified presentation of services to

the user in wireless and wired environment.
year 2001, the japanese network operator NTT
2. Mobile technology that supports a very broad
Docomo intends to launch the first UMTS-Net.
Kathreins offer for UMTS

Kathrein has early reacted on the new demand.
band antennas are already in development.
We already offer three antennas with vertical
Though it is a totally new frequency band, all
polarisation for the established frequency band of
antennas appear in the well approved quality,
1920 2170 MHz, for tests and evaluation pur-
known from the GSM 900 and GSM 1800
pose. Of course also dual polarized and multi
Kathrein antenna program.

29
Eurocell F-Panel UMTS Vertical Polarization

60/120 Half-power Beam Width
741 415 / 741 786
F-Panel 2000 60 17.5dBi

Type No.
Input
Connector position
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization
Front-to-back ratio
Max. power
Weight
Wind load
Max. wind velocity

Packing size
Height/width/depth
741 415
7-16 female
Bottom or top
1920 2170 MHz
< 1.5
17.5 dBi
50
Vertical
> 25 dB
H-plane: 60/ E-plane: 8
3.7 kg
Frontal:
190 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral:
40 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
1084 x 172 x 62 mm
982 / 155 / 36 mm
F-Panel 2000 120 14.5dBi

Type No.
Input
Connector position
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization
Front-to-back ratio
Max. power
Weight
Wind load
Max. wind velocity

Packing size
Height/width/depth
30
741 786
7-16 female
Bottom or top
1920 2170 MHz
< 1.5
14.5 dBi
50
Vertical
> 18 dB
H-plane: 120/ E-plane: 8
3.7 kg
Frontal:
190 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral:
40 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
1084 x 172 x 62 mm
982 / 155 / 36 mm
Omnidirectional Antenna UMTS

Vertical Polarization
741 790
Omni 2000 360 11dBi
Input
Connector position
Frequency range
VSWR
Gain
Impedance
Polarization
Max. power
Weight
Windload
Max. wind velocity
Radome diameter
Packing size
Height
741 790
7-16 female
Bottom
1920 2170 MHz
< 1.5
11 dBi
50
Vertical
5 kg
120 N (at 150 km/h)
200 km/h
51 mm
1570 x 148 x 112 mm
1390 mm
1390 mm
Type No.
31
Base station antennas

for mobile communication
Fax: (++49)8031/184-820
E-Mail: central.sales@kathrein.de
Technical Information:
Fax: (++49)8031/184-973
E-Mail: antennas.mobilcom@kathrein.de
KATHREIN-Werke KG . Telephone (++49)8031/184-0 . Fax (++49)8031/184-991

Anton-Kathrein-Strae 1 3 . P.O. Box 10 04 44 . D-83004 Rosenheim . Germany
9985.711/0899/5/ZWT/PF
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General construction of Kathreins XXPol 65 Antennas

Currently available product range of Kathreins 65 XXPol Antennas

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DIN EN ISO 9001

Advanced Dipole Technology

these odd metal structures still compete with

ting element in the field of mobile communication.

newer solutions like the patch radiator on a

It is the basis for nearly every professional anten-

The answer is definitely yes ! This article will

The latest development of panel antennas leads

concepts provide the flexibility to perfect certain

to the sophisticated technology of slanted dual

characteristics without the effect of destroying

others. This feature is specific important for the

Is the dipole technology suitable to fulfil the

2. Kathreinss dipole based Xpol-antenna design

Xpol antennas consist of two independently wor-

The radome consists of a completely closed self-

king slanted dipole systems, one for

supporting fiber-glass profile, into which the metal

+45 polarization and the other for -45 polariza-

parts are inserted. There are no drill-holes at all in

the profile, which is closed by two end caps with

The dipoles are symmetrically positioned in front

short sealing rings. This concept offers ideal

of a reflector screen. Both the power distribution

permanent protection against environmental

and the impedance transformation are carried out

influences and increases the

by a low loss cable harness. Additional elements

for beam-shaping and isolation perfect the

The improved separation of the electrical and the

2.2. Outstanding characteristics

While the dipoles of the 90 type form an X on

power beam widths of 65 and 90. Starting from

which the expression Xpol antenna is based, the

a standard vertical polarized antenna, the requi-

basic 65 dipole system is a rhomb.

red dipole-pair for 65 and the single dipole for

Both designs are fully symmetrical referred to

orthogonal polarizations (see fig. 1).

the center line of the reflector screen, which is

Fig. 1: General construction of Xpol-antennas

90 Half-power Beam Width

and gain, and the required number of single ele-

modeling the radiation patterns.

ments is minimized (see item 2.2.4.).

Beam width and shape are defined by the dipole

In addition, with the separate adjustability of the

sions. Particular the vertical edges of the reflector

vertical and the horizontal components, the resul-

screen have a decisive influence on vertically