Antenna Specifications and

Ordering Information

Radome Applications
Antenna Antenna Included Optional
Type Series Radome Radomes
Our ValuLine® antennas are presented in the tables on ValuLine VHP, VHPX Polymer –
pages 131-137. The tables are arranged by operating fre- VP, VPX – Molded plastic
quency band, in ascending order. Within the tables, anten- (VR Series)
nas are grouped by antenna type and by diameter.
Basic Antenna
The VR Series of plastic radomes are designed to offer
The type numbers listed in the tables define the basic maximum protection to VP and VPX Series unshielded
antenna, less options and accessories. The numbers ValuLine antennas in diameters ranging from 2 ft (0.6 m)
correspond with those appearing on the Radiation Pattern to 6 ft (1.8 m). The material is highly resistant to ultravio-
Envelopes published by Andrew (see page 48) and also let rays and provides high reliability under severe environ-
define the electrical performance parameters of the mental conditions. Their aerodynamic shape dramatically
antenna. reduces the wind loading on the tower.
Input Flanges These radomes are available as standard in gray or white.
ValuLine antennas can be supplied with many different Bulk pack options are also available on request.
EIA and IEC flange types. The recommended flanges are Contact Andrew for more information.
identified in the table below.
Contact Andrew for information about other flange VR Series Radomes for Unshielded ValuLine Antennas
options. Gray Gray White White
Radome Radome Radome Radome
Radomes Antenna with without with without
Radomes are used to protect microwave antennas against Diameter Andrew flash Andrew flash Andrew flash Andrew flash
accumulation of ice, snow, and dirt and to reduce wind 2 ft (0.6 m) VR2-1 VR2-2 VR2-1-WH VR2-2-WH
loading. ValuLine shielded antennas are supplied with 4 ft (1.2 m) VR4-1 VR4-2 VR4-1-WH VR4-2-WH
molded planar polymer radomes. 6 ft (1.8 m) VR6-1 VR6-2 VR6-1-WH VR6-2-WH

Input Flanges
Frequency Recommended Recommended Frequency Recommended Recommended
Band EIA Flange IEC Flange Band EIA Flange IEC Flange

-71 CPR112G PDR84 -1823 UG-595/U Modified PBR220

-71W CPR112G PDR84 -180 UG-595/U Modified PBR220
-74 CPR112G PDR84 -220 UG-595/U Modified PBR220
-77 CPR112G PDR84 -240 UG-595/U Modified PBR220
-102 CPR90G PDR100 -240W — PBR260
-105 CPR90G PDR100 -275 UG-599/U Modified PBR320
-107 CPR90G PDR100 -275W UG-599/U Modified PBR320
-117 WR75 PDR120 -310 UG-599/U Modified PBR320
-130 WR75 PDR120 -370 UG-599/U Modified PBR320
-142 UG-541A/U PBR140 -490 UG-385-25 —
-159 — PDR180 -540 UG-385-25 —
-173 — PDR180 -570 UG-385-25 —

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