Technical Data Sheet PA8-142AZ

Solid Microwave Parabolic Antenna, Standard Performance, Single

Polarized, 8 ft

Product Description
RFS Microwave Antennas are designed for
microwave systems in all common frequency
ranges from 4 GHz to 40 GHz. Different options of
survival windspeeds are available. This allows the
use of antennas in areas where extreme wind
conditions are normal. The antennas utilise a
conventional feed system and are available in three
performance classes offering complete flexibility
when designing a network. Standard Performance
antennas are economical solutions for systems
where side lobe suppression is of less importance.
These antennas are required for use in networks
where there is a low interference potential.
Antennas are available in 2 ft (0.6m) to 15 ft (4.5m)
diameters. The Standard Performance antennas
are available in dual polarised (PAX) as well as in
single polarised versions (PA and PAL). The PAL
version offers a low VSWR value for low echo
distortion. Antennas up to 12 ft (3.7m) can be
equipped with a moulded radome to reduce wind
load and to protect the feed against the
accumulation of ice and snow.

Technical Features
Product Type Point to point antennas
Frequency, GHz 14.2 - 15.35
Diameter, ft (m) 8 (2.4)
Profile Standard
Performance Standard
Polarization Single
Regulatory Compliance Standard, EN 300833
3dB beamwidth, (degrees) 0.6
Antenna Input UG-541/U
Low Band Gain, dBi 48.3
Mid Band Gain, dBi 48.5
High Band Gain, dBi 48.8
F/B Ratio, dB 56
XPD, dB 30

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Technical Data Sheet PA8-142AZ (Cont.)
Solid Microwave Parabolic Antenna, Standard Performance, Single
Polarized, 8 ft

Max VSWR / R L, dB 1.10 / 26.4

ETSI Standard Range 2, class 1
Elevation Adjustment, degrees ±5
Azimuth Adjustment, degrees ±5
Polarization Adjustment, degrees ±5
Pressure, bar (psi) 0.3 (4.3)
Radome Optional
Radome Material Fiberglass
Antenna color white
Mounting Pipe Diameter minimum, mm (in) 114 (4.5)
Mounting Pipe Diameter maximum, mm (in) 114 (4.5)
Minimum Length Pipe, m (ft) 1.2 (3.9)
Approximate Weight, kg (lb) 120 (264)
Survival Windspeed, kph (mph) 200 (125)
Operational Windspeed, kph (mph) 190 (118)
Fs Side force maximum at 110 kph (68 mph), N (lb) 1500 (336)
F a Axial force max. at 110 kph (68 mph), N (lb) 5120 (1147)
M Torque maximum at 110 kph (68 mph), N•m (ft lb) 1960 (1460)

Fs Side force max. at 200 kph (125 mph), N (lb) 4980 (1115)
Fa Axial force max. at 200 kph (125 mph), N (lb) 16940 (3795)
M Torque maximum at 200 kph (125 mph), N•m (ft lb) 6470 (4800)

RFS The Clear Choice ™ PA8-142AZ Print Date: 06.02.2006

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Technical Data Sheet PA8-142AZ (Cont.)
Solid Microwave Parabolic Antenna, Standard Performance, Single
Polarized, 8 ft

RFS The Clear Choice ™ PA8-142AZ Print Date: 06.02.2006

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