SATCOM Antennas stand as essential conduits facilitating seamless connectivity between Earth and orbiting satellites. These antennas play a crucial role in transmitting and receiving signals, enabling the vital exchange of information for a myriad of applications, including telecommunications, weather monitoring, and scientific research. As the demand for space exploration and satellite deployment continues to escalate across governmental and commercial sectors, the imperative to advance SATCOM antenna technologies becomes increasingly apparent. In this article, SatNow has listed some interesting SATCOM Antennas that were trending on the website in 2023.
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1.8m Ku-Band Flyaway Antenna
The WFA180KU-EU from Norsat is a SATCOM Antenna with a Rx frequency range of 10.70-12.75 GHz and a Tx frequency range of 13.75-14.50 GHz. It has a reflector size of 1.8 m for signal reception and offers an azimuth range of +/- 180 deg and an elevation range of 0-90 deg. The antenna features an easy-to-use LinkControl interface, a carbon fiber reflector that is both lightweight and durable, quick and tool-free deployment, and automatic 3-axis acquisition for user convenience. It has a reflector mass of 50 Kg and measures 121 x 44 x 68 cm (L x W x H). The antenna is ideal for remote enterprise, energy, emergency, and media applications. Read more.
225-400 MHz SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna
The H-084A from TACO Antenna is a SATCOM Antenna that operates from 225-400 MHz frequency range. It has a gain of 12.8 dB and an axial ratio of 1.1 dB. This right-hand polarized antenna has a front/back ratio of 29.0 and a VSWR of 1:5:1. It has a 2-piece ground plane that assembles easily with no tools and its mesh design allows for reduced wind loading. This RoHS-compliant antenna weighs 15.0 kg and is ideal for SATCOM, military, and defense applications. Read more.
1.2m Flyaway Ka-band Antenna System
The FLY-1202V from C-COM is a SATCOM Antenna with a transmit frequency range of 29.50-30.00 GHz and a receive frequency range of 19.70 - 20.20 GHz. This antenna has a midband gain of 49.9 dB (transmit) and 46.5 dB (receive). It has an EIRP of 54 dBWi (at 29.75 GHz) and a maximum VSWR of 1.3:1. The antenna system features a one-button auto-pointing controller and is airline transportable. This ViaSat/Eutelsat-compliant antenna system requires an assembly time of less than 15 minutes. Read more.
High-Gain Foldable Yagi Antenna
The ARA-2576-6EX from ARA is a SATCOM Antenna with a frequency range of 240 - 400 MHz and a gain of 11 dBic. It has an impedance of 50 ohms and a VSWR of about 1.5:1. This right-hand circular polarized antenna can handle power up to 200 W CW and has a BNC-type male connector to ensure a secure and better connection. This high-gain foldable Yagi antenna has a tripod with azimuth and elevation mount for multi-space positioning. This compact antenna is ideal for military communications, and military SATCOM applications. Read more.
7.25-31 GHz Carbon Fiber Flyaway SATCOM Antenna
The 1021 Agilis from Sat-Lite Technologies is a SATCOM Antenna that operates from 7.25-31 GHz. It has a mid-band gain of 35.7-47.7 dBi and a noise temperature of 80-153 degree K. This flyaway antenna has a maximum axial ratio of 1.5 dB and a cross-polarization of -21.3 dB(X), -35 - -25 dB(Ku) and -24.8 - -21.3 dB(Ka). It has a horizontal beamwidth of +/-180 degrees continuous with fine adjustment and a reflector size of 100 cm. This Intelsat and Eutelsat-compliant antenna measures 24.9 x 23.7 x 13.1 inches and is ideal for commercial and military applications. Read more.
Ka-band Satcom Antenna for Global Broadband
The ThinAir Ka2517 from ThinKom is a SATCOM Antenna with a Tx frequency range of 27.5-30 GHz and an Rx frequency range of 17.7-20.2 GHz. This antenna has a continuous azimuth coverage of 360 degrees and a tracking accuracy of less than 0.2 degrees. It operates seamlessly on GSO and NGSO networks and has a high throughput of up to 800 Mbps (downlink) and 200 Mbps (uplink). The Ka-band antenna has a G/T of up to 18.5 dB/K and an EIRP of 55.5 dBW (Psat). It has a mass of 42 lbs (Tx) and 62 lbs (Rx) and measures 24.2 X 22.4 X 3.7 inches (Tx) and 30.6 X 32.4 X 3.7 inches (Rx). Read more.
Ka-Band SATCOM Antenna System
The MPT 30WGX from Orbit Communication Systems is a Ka-Band SATCOM Antenna that operates from 19.2 to 31 GHz. It has a Tx Frequency of 29-30 GHz (Band 1) / 30-31 GHz (Band 2), Rx Frequency of 19.2-20.2 GHz (Band 1) / 20.2-21.2 GHz (Band 2). It requires a DC supply of 28 V and has a mass of 10 Kg. This antenna is fully integrated with airborne modems, electronics, and software. This antenna is ideal for mission aircraft, business jets, rotary-wing platforms, transport aircraft, vertical take-off & landing (VTOL), UAVs, military, and VSAT communication applications. Read more.
1.3 m Flyaway VSAT
The HAWKEYE 4 LITE from L3Harris Technologies is a Flyaway VSAT with transmit frequencies in the range of 7.90-8.40 GHz (X-band), 13.75-14.50 GHz (Ku-band), and 29.0-31.0 GHz (Ka-band) and receive frequencies in the range of 7.25-7.75 GHz (X-band), 10.95-12.75 (Ku-band) and 19.2-21.2 GHz (Ka-band). It has a carbon fiber segmented antenna that supports high-speed data and voice for internet, VPN, and video transmission. The VSAT weighs 39.1 Kg and has a 1.3 m parabolic antenna aperture. Read more.
Ku to Ka-band Convertible Maritime VSAT Antenna System
The v85NX from Intellian is a SATCOM Antenna System with a Tx frequency range of 13.75-14.5 GHz and an Rx frequency range of 10.7-12.75 GHz. This VSAT antenna system has a Tx gain of 40.7 dBi and an Rx gain of 38.9 dBi. It is linear and cross-polarized and has a G/T of 18.3 dB/K. The antenna system has an elevation range of -20 to 115 degrees and an unlimited azimuth range. The v85NX has an empty dome weight of 25 Kg and an antenna control unit weight of 5.2 Kg. Its radome measures 123 x 113 cm (D x H) and the ACU measures 43.1 x 35.0 x 4.4 cm (W x D x H). Read more.
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