UHF SATCOM Helical Antennas

Product catalog summary

Overview
TACO's Fixed Helical UHF SATCOM Antennas are designed for durability and high performance in extreme environmental conditions. These antennas are widely used by the US Military and defense contractors globally.

Construction and Installation
The antennas are constructed with an aluminum mast and ground plane, supported by dielectric rods. The ground plane is a two-piece assembly that requires no tools for installation.

Customization and Networking
Systems can be customized to meet 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 compatible with UFO and MUOS systems.

Mechanical Mounts Specifications
Two mounting options are available: the AM-1 mast mount with 15-degree elevation tuning increments, and the HM-5 tripod mount with full azimuth and elevation adjustability.

Electrical Specifications
The antennas are designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 150 mph and meet MIL-STD 810F standards for environmental resistance.

Performance Specifications
The antennas operate within a frequency range of 225-520 MHz, with gains ranging from 12.5 to 16 dBic and a maximum input power of 500W. They maintain a circular polarization with a cross polarization rejection of 20 dB.

Mechanical Specifications
The antennas vary in size and weight, with overall lengths ranging from 68 to 155 inches and weights from 25 to 49 lbs. They are designed to withstand wind loading with and without ice.

Contact Information
For sales and inquiries, contact TACO Antenna via phone or email, with specific contacts for the United States, Canada, Europe, and other regions.

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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 MECHANICAL MOUNTS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ANTENNA MAST MOUNTING PIPE Fixed Increments 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. TELEPHONE United States: 866.975.4433 Canada: 519.756.7157 Europe: (+44)07765.583491 All Other Regions: 717.975.0885 TACO ANTENNA (A division of Wade Antenna, Inc.) 29 Sharp Road, Brantford, Ontario Canada N3T 5L8 www.tacoantenna.com EMAIL United States: [email protected] Canada: [email protected] Europe: [email protected] All Ot

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GAIN (dBic) AXIAL RATIO (HELICAL ONLY) IMPEDANCE POLARIZATION BACK TO FRONT RATIO HPBW 1ST SIDELOBE SUPPRESSION *STD CONNECTOR MAX. INPUT POWER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUBER OF ELEM. (TURNS) GROUND PLANE DIAMETER (in.) MOUNTING STUB LENGTH(in.) *TOTAL SHIPPING WEIGHT (lbs.) MOUNTING OPTIONS TYPE * Weights are approximate values WIND LOADING (ANTENNA ONLY) MODEL * 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....

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UHF SATCOM Helical Antennas

UHF SATCOM Helical Antennas

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