AvL 9066FA 90x66cm SNG Motorized Tri-Band FlyAway Antenna Ku-band

AvL 9066FA 90x66cm SNG Motorized Tri-Band FlyAway Antenna 2-port Precision Ku-band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

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• Rx/Tx Feed: 2-Port Precision Ku-Band (LP)
- Receive: 10.95 - 12.75 GHz
- Transmit: 13.75 - 14.50 GHz
- Standard Cross-Pol comp.
• Airline Checkable Pack-up
• Configurable Bases:
- Low (std.)
- Tripod
- Case-Based
• Key Features
- 10 minute set-up
- Zero Backlash AvL Cable Drive
- Auto-Acquisition Controller

Product Code: avl_9066fa_ku

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AvL 9066FA 90x66cm SNG Motorized Tri-Band FlyAway Antenna 2-port Precision Ku-band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)



Summary
AvL 9066FA 90x66cm SNG Motorized Tri-Band FlyAway Antenna 2-port Precision Ku-band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.) AvL's 90cm Compact FlyAway SNG antenna systems offer superior performance in a truly compact, lightweight and portable package. The Model 9066 antenna systems can be packed into backpacks or cases and flown or carried anywhere, then set up and operational within minutes. AvL’s FlyAway SNG/Mil antennas are designed to meet and exceed the highest performance requirements around the world to guarantee both satellite authority compliance and peak in performance, reliability and availability. Each Flyaway Antenna is priced to include the AvL carbon fiber antenna and auto-acquisition controller for ease of operation. As with all AvL antenna systems, no laptop is necessary to operate the controller, the antennas interface with any modem, RF electronics, or satellite service. AvL 9066 FA 90x66cm SNG / Military Antenna Systems feature: • Airline Checkable Pack-up (Overnight Air Freightable) • Configurable Bases: Low (std.), Tripod or Case-Based • High volume production model • 90x66cm Heavy-Duty 5-Piece Carbon-Fiber Reflector with 25% more gain than comparable antennas • Compact motorized AvL Cable Drive for reliable positioning • Unique motorized polarization drive system with rotation of reflector to maintain alignment with orbital arc • One button auto-acquisition controller • Standard 2-port Ku-band precision feed • Optional feeds: 2-port Ku-band mode-match, 2-port Ka-band commercial, 2-port Ka-band military (WGS ready), and 2-port X-band military (WGS ready) with an optional Rx/Tx reject filter kit • Interfaces with all types of RF electronics and satellite services • 10 minute set-up Model 9066FA Backpack Carry-On (single backpack) Model 9066FA Checkable Rolling Case (single case) Model 9066FA Checkable Backpack (single backpack) Model 9066FA Checkable Case-Based (two cases)

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AvL 9066FA 90x66cm SNG Motorized Tri-Band FlyAway Antenna 2-port Precision Ku-band (Standard Cross-Pol comp.)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Az/El Drive	Motorized AvL Zero Backlash Cable Drive (Patent Pending)
Polarization Drive System	Unique Rotation of Reflector (to maintain alignment with orbital arc); includes Manual Override
Reflector Construction	90cm x 66cm Segmented 5-Piece Carbon Fiber

*Axis Travel* ▼
Azimuth	180° (±200°)
Elevation (reflector boresight)	15° - 75° (via calibrated inclinometer; boom-mounted CFE may reduce travel)
Polarization	Motorized ±75° with manual H/V selection

*Az/El Speed:* ▼
Slewing/Deploying (typical)	5°/second azimuth; 2°/second elevation; 3°/second polarization
Peaking (typical)	0.2°/second

Motors	24 VDC Variable Speed, Constant Torque

*Standard Interfaces:* ▼
BUC (& other CFE) Mounting	Call factory
Tx Input @ Feed	Ku: WR 75 Cover Flange at Feed Tx Port
Rx Input (AvL-supplied coax)	Type RG59 from feed to base

Controller Interface	One 30-ft. cable with connector from base connector panel to controller
Manual/Emergency Drive	Common handcrank for az, el, and pol axes

Size (Stowed Dimensions)	53 L x 36 W x 13½ H inches (135 L x 91 W x 34 H cm)
Weight – Std. Low Base	2-Case Carry-on or 1-Case Checkable, <70 lbs.
Weight – Opt. Tripod	Checkable (or Air-Freight) Roll-Around Storm Case Kit (2 Cases): < 75 lbs. (40 kg) ea.
Weight – Opt. Roto-Mold Case Base	Checkable (or Air-Freight) Positioner Base Case: < 87 lbs. + Storm Case: < 75 lbs.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wind – Survival	Deployed: 75 mph (121 kph); Stowed: 100 mph (161 kph)
Wind - Operational	45 mph (72 kph)

*Pointing Loss in Wind (Ku RX)* ▼
10 mph (16 kph)	0.1 dB (0.1 deg) typ.
20 mph (32 kph)	0.2 dB (0.2 deg) typ.

*Temperature:* ▼
Operational	-22° to 125° F (-30° to 52° C)
Survival	-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)

RF / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS	Receive	Transmit

*Feed Type* ►	Std. 2-Port Precision Ku

Frequency Range (GHz)	10.95 - 12.75	13.75 - 14.50
Polarization Configuration	Linear – orthogonal (H/V)
Gain (mid-band) @ Horn Interface (dBi)	37.8 dBi	39.3 dBi
-3dB Beamwidth (mid-band)	2.0°	1.6°
First Sidelobe Level (typical)	-22 dB	-22 dB
Antenna Noise Temperature (midband)	54K
Radiation Pattern Compliance	FCC 25.209 and ITU-RS-580-6 Eutelsat (opt. MM feed)
Maximum Feed Transmit (Tx) Power		250W
Maximum Allowable Power		-14dBw/4kHz (per FCC) -0dBw/4kHz (per ITU)
VSWR	1.30:1	1.30:1
Reflector Optics	0.7 f/D	0.8 f/D
Feed Type	Integral Feed / Polarizer / OMT / Transceiver
Axial Ratio

*Cross-Polarization Isolation (Ku only):* ▼
On Axis (minimum)	30 dB	35 dB
Off Axis (in 0.3 deg. cone)	28 dB	28 dB
Off Axis (in 0.3 deg. cone, opt. MM feed)	25 dB	32 dB

Feed Port Isolation – Tx to Rx (dB)	70 dB (incl. std. filter)

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: STANDARD

*Controller Type* ►	*Std. Auto-Acquire with Opt. Ethernet IP Interface*
*Standard Feature* ▼
Fully-automatic satellite acquisition, with automatic azimuth, elevation and cross-polarization peaking; includes on-board, one-button deploy/acquire interface for pre-configured systems; includes on-board GPS, electronic compass, level sensors and auto-compensation; customer-configurable satellite list. Note: Beacon Receiver or Modem as acquisition signal source may be required for non-commercial satellites

Integration	Embedded w/ Handheld, incl. Shelf-Mount P/S (optional 1RU w/ front-panel keypad + integral P/S)
User Interface	Menu-driven display w/ keypad
Input Power	115/230 VAC (at rack); up to 200W
Software Upgrades/Options	Inclined orbit tracking (using step-track or TLE track); automatic band sensing

CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS: OPTIONAL

*Controller Type* ►	*Opt. Enhanced Auto-Acquire with Ethernet IP Interface*
*Standard Feature* ▼
Fully-automatic satellite acquisition, with automatic azimuth, elevation and cross-polarization peaking; includes on-board, one-button deploy/acquire interface for pre-configured systems; includes on-board GPS, electronic compass, level sensors and auto-compensation; customer-configurable satellite list. Note: Beacon Receiver or Modem as acquisition signal source may be required for non-commercial satellites

Integration	Embedded w/ Ethernet IP Interface (P/S optional) (optional rack-mount P/S available)
User Interface	Intelligent/simple GUI for on-board or remote CFE laptop
Input Power	28V DC (at antenna positioner); optional 115/230 VAC rack-mount power supply; up to 200W
Software Upgrades/Options	Inclined orbit tracking (using step-track, memory track, or TLE track); automatic band sensing

Available Options, Upgrades & Services

• Optional:
• Upgrade from 2-Port Precision Ku Feed to:
a) 2-Port Enhanced Cross-Pol (Mode-Matched) Ku;
b) 2-Port X MIL;
c) 2-Port Ka MIL;
d) 2-Port Ka Comm.
• Add Co-polarization Kit (for 2-port Ku feeds only) - configures Rx and Tx to same polarization sense
• Add BUC/HPA Mounting (NOTE: minimum elevation may be restricted by these options)
• Upgrade to Custom RF/IF I/O cabling configurations available
• Custom Colorization (contact factory for available colors)
• Add Custom Logo on Reflector Face (1- or 2-Color; per AvL Logo Policy)
• Upgrade from Standard TracStar Auto-Acquire controller to AvL AAQ2000 Enhanced Auto-Acquire (see • Controller section, above, for some of these options)
• Add Power Supply for AAQ2000 Controller Upgrade
• Spare Parts Kit

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AVL 9066FA Antenna Datasheet (247.17KB)