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UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna

UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna

UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna

Product catalog summary
Overview: TACO's Fixed Helical UHF SATCOM Antennas are designed for robust performance in harsh environments, widely used by the US Military and defense contractors globally. These antennas are known for their high gain and circular polarization.
Construction and Installation: The antennas are constructed with an aluminum mast and ground plane, supported by dielectric rods. They feature a two-piece ground plane that assembles without tools, ensuring easy installation.
Customization and Networking: Systems can be tailored to specific customer needs, with the capability to remotely control up to 12 antennas using electrical pan and tilt positioners.
Flexibility and Compatibility: The antennas offer two mounting options and a mesh design to reduce wind loading. They are durable enough to withstand severe weather conditions and are compatible with UFO and MUOS systems.
Mechanical Mounts Specifications: The AM-1 model is a mast mount with fixed elevation increments, while the HM-5 is a tripod mount allowing full azimuth and elevation adjustments. Both are designed to endure extreme elements.
Electrical Specifications: The antennas operate within a frequency range of 225-520 MHz, with gains ranging from 12.5 to 16 dBic. They maintain a circular polarization with a cross-polarization rejection of 20 dB and a VSWR max of 1.5.
Mechanical Specifications: The antennas are designed to withstand wind speeds up to 150 mph without ice. They have varying wind load capacities depending on the presence of ice.
Contact Information: TACO Antenna, a division of Wade Antenna, Inc., provides contact details for sales inquiries across different regions.
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UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna-1

UHF SATCOM Helical Antennas Fixed Helical UHF SATCOM Antennas TACO’s circularly polarized high gain Fixed UHF SATCOM Antennas are designed to withstand the severest of environmental conditions. Presently used by all branches of the US Military and various Defense Contractors worldwide, TACO’s Helicals are an industry leading communication product. Solidly Built, Simply Installed • Solidly constructed using an aluminum mast and ground plane • Helix supported by dielectric rods running along the mast • 2-piece ground plane assembles easily with no tools required Custom Networks • Systems tailored to suit specific customer requirements • Remotely control up to 12 antennas networked with electrical pan & tilt positioners Flexible & Adaptable • 2 mounting options to meet your specific needs • Mesh design allows for reduced wind loading • Durability to withstand the most severe of weather conditions • UFO and MUOS compatible Mounting Options We have 2 versatile mounts available: Our AM-1 is an adjustable mast mount with elevation tuning in 15 degree fixed increments. It’s solidly constructed from hot-dip galvanized steel to endure the most extreme elements. The HM-5 is a versatile tripod mount with the ability to adjust and align to any azimuth or elevation angle. TACO Antenna’s ongoing policy of continuing development may result in specification changes to its products. United States: 866.975.4433 (A division of Wade Antenna, Inc.) United States: [email protected] Canada: 519.756.7157 29 Sharp Road, Brantford, Ontario Canada: [email protected] Europe: (+44)07765.583491 Canada N3T 5L8 Europe: [email protected] All Other Regions: 717.975.0885 www.tacoantenna.com All Other Regions: [email protected]

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UHF SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna-2

* Wind Speed = 100 MPH at sea level with One Hundred Percent Humidity at Seventy Degrees Fahrenheit. ** Wind Speed = 50 MPH at sea level with One Hundred Percent Humidity at Zero Degrees Fahrenheit. *** Maximum Wind Speed at sea level with One Hundred Percent Humidity at Seventy Degrees Fahrenheit. Safety Factor of 1.65 included. Rain, salt-fog, sand, dust and fungus: to MIL-STD 810F TACO Antenna’s ongoing policy of continuing development may result in specification changes to its products. United States: 866.975.4433 (A division of Wade Antenna, Inc.) United States: [email protected]...

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