Microwave Grid Antennas

Introduction and Antenna Descriptions

RFS offers grid antennas in the frequency bands mainly used in point-to point microwave networks as well as for far access terminal stations in point- to multipoint systems. Grid antennas are available in two different performance classes providing excellent radiation performance and easy installation. A low weight and a very small package volume are the outstanding features of RFS Grid antennas. The antennas have been designed according to the high electrical and mechanical specifications applied to RFS solid parabolic antennas. All antennas include a pipe mount. APL Series The APL Series of grid antennas offers high gain and good performance with a design specially developed for small package. The antennas are supplied in five sizes: 3ft, 4ft, 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft (0.9, 1.2, 1.8, 2.4, 3.0m) covering the frequency ranges of 1.5 and 2.5 GHz. The use of broadband feeds allows a maximum flexibility in system planning. The small package and light weight in consumption with high gain and high front-to-back ratio makes the APL series interesting in rural areas where transportation cost is a key cost factor. Features Small design for high survival wind speeds of 200 km/h (125 mph) Broad band feeds for 1.5 GHz and 2.5 GHz Horizontal and vertical polarization Low volume packing for low cost transportation Reflector and mount made of aluminum alloy Low tower wind loading High front-to-back ratio Lightweight Simple and quick assembly
MODEL NUMBERS APL3 APL4 APL6 APL8 APL10 3ft (0.9m) diameter 4ft (1.2m) diameter 6ft (1.8m) diameter 8ft (2.4m) diameter 10ft (3.0m) diameter

HPL Series The HPL series of Grid antennas is designed for radio link systems where a higher front to back ratio is required. Antennas are available in 2.5 GHz and 3.6 GHz frequency bands. Different sizes from 3ft to 10ft (0.9 to 3.0 m) offer the necessary flexibility in radio link planning. These antennas are the optimum choice for WLL and WiMax applications where the terminal station is far away from the next base station. The high density aluminum grid reflector are entirely dismountable from 4 to 10 ft. The 3 ft reflector is fixed to provide the necessary stability for high wind applications. All antennas combine low windload with advanced electrical performance. Features Small design for high survival wind speeds of 200 km/h (125 mph) Broad band feeds at 2.5 GHz and 3.6 GHz Horizontal and vertical polarization Low cost packing and transportation Reflector and mount made of aluminum alloy Low tower wind loading Extended front-to-back ratio Lightweight Simple and quick assembly
MODEL NUMBERS HPL3 HPL4 HPL6 HPL8 HPL10 3ft (0.9m) diameter 4ft (1.2m) diameter 6ft (1.8m) diameter 8ft (2.4m) diameter 10ft (3.0m) diameter

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Introduction and Antenna Descriptions
MINIGRID Antennas, MGA and MGAR Series The MINIGRID Antennas developed and produced by RFS offers high gain and extreme rugged reliability in a relative small page. The antennas are supplied in four sizes: 2 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft and 6 ft (0.6, 0.9, 1.2 and 1.8m). Broadband feeds for maximum flexibility are covering the standard bands from 0.82 GHz to 2.7 GHz (MGA-types). In addition RFS offers a range of narrow band antennas (MGAR-types) for low capacity rural telephony and spread spectrum applications in the 1.35-1.535 GHz, 2.3-2.5 GHz and 3.4-3.6 GHz bands. The small size, lightweight and low wind loading in addition to the high gain and high front-to-back ratio make the MINIGRID antennas the perfect replacement for stacked Yagis. Features Small rugged design for high wind speeds 350 km/h (220 mph). 200 km/h (125 mph) for 6 ft (1.8m) Horizontal or vertical polarization Low-cost packing and transportation Corrosion-resistant aluminum tube reflector, hot-dipped galvanized mounting, stainless steel hardware Welded construction Low tower wind loading High front-to-back ratio Lightweight Simple and quick assembly Reflectors can be stacked for reduced shipping volumes

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MODEL NUMBERS MGA(R) 2 series MGA(R) 3 series MGA(R) 4 series MGA(R) 6 series

2 ft (0.6 m) diameter 3 ft. (0.9 m) diameter 4 ft. (1.2 m) diameter 6 ft. (1.8 m) diameter

Overview Grid Antennas

FREQUENCY, GHz 0.82-0.96 1.35-1.535 1.35-1.55 1.35-1.85 1.7-2.1 1.9-2.3 2.3-2.5 2.3-2.7 3.4-3.6 3.4-3.8 RFS CODE 082 14 15 16 18 19 23 24 35 34 MGA 3-6ft MGAR 2-6ft 3-10ft 2-6ft 2-6ft 2-6ft 2-6ft 2-6ft 2-6ft 3-10ft 3-10ft 3-10ft APL HPL

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Antenna Input N Female
Model Number MINIGRID MGA3-082AN MGA4-082AN MGA6-082AN Diameter ft (m) 3 (0.9) 4 (1.2) 6 (1.8) Beamwidth, degrees H Plane E Plane 21 17.4 12.6 25 21.2 14.7 Low 16.0 18.3 21.2 Gain (dBi) Mid 16.3 18.6 21.3 High 16.5 19.1 21.6 F/B Ratio (dB) 20 21 30

0.82 - 0.96 GHz

VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.40 / 15.6 1.40 / 15.6 1.40 / 15.6 Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite Infinite Infinite

1.350 - 1.535 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Diameter Beamwidth, degrees Number ft (m) H Plane E Plane Narrow Band MINIGRID for Spread Spectrum/ISMBand MGAR2-14AN 2 (0.6) 21.4 21.4 MGAR3-14AN 3 (0.9) 13.5 13.5 MGAR4-14AN 4 (1.2) 10.0 11.0 MGAR6-14AN 6 (1.8) 7.1 7.1 Low 15.9 19.0 22.0 25.1 Gain (dBi) Mid 16.6 20.0 22.5 25.7 High 17.3 20.9 23.0 26.2 F/B Ratio (dB) 21 30 30 32 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.35 / 16.5 1.35 / 16.5 1.35 / 16.5 1.35 / 16.5 Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite

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1.350 - 1.555 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Diameter Beamwidth, degrees Number ft (m) H Plane E Plane Low Grid, Standard Performance, Single Polarized (horizontal or vertical) APL3-15AN 3 (0.9) 10.5 10.5 19.8 APL4-15AN 4 (1.2) 9 9 22.8 APL6-15AN 6 (1.8) 7 7 25.9 APL8-15AN 8 (2.4) 5.4 5.4 27.8 APL10-15AN 10 (3.0) 4.8 4.8 29.5 Gain (dBi) Mid 20.0 23.1 26.4 28.1 30.0 High 20.5 23.4 26.9 28.4 30.5 F/B Ratio (dB) 25 28 30 34 35 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.5 / 14.0 1.5 / 14.0 1.5 / 14.0 1.5 / 14.0 1.5 / 14.0 Fine Adjustment Az (deg)

1.35 - 1.85 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Number MINIGRID MGA2-16AN MGA3-16AN MGA4-16AN MGA6-16AN Diameter ft (m) 2 (0.6) 3 (0.9) 4 (1.2) 6 (1.8) Beamwidth, degrees H Plane E Plane 21.4 13.5 10 7.1 21.4 13.5 11 7.1 Low 16.2 19.3 22.3 25.5 Gain (dBi) Mid 18.0 21.7 23.7 27.0 High 18.7 21.9 25.3 28.2 F/B Ratio (dB) 21 30 30 30 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.30 / 17.7 1.40 / 15.6 1.40 / 15.6 1.25 / 19.0 Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite

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Antenna Input N Female
Model Number MINIGRID MGA2-18AN MGA3-18AN MGA4-18AN MGA6-18AN Diameter ft (m) 2 (0.6) 3 (0.9) 4 (1.2) 6 (1.8) Beamwidth, degrees H Plane E Plane 18 11.4 9.2 6 16.2 11.4 9.2 6 Low 18.5 21.2 24.8 27.5 Gain (dBi) Mid 18.9 22.5 25.3 28.5 High 19.3 23.5 26.2 29.3 F/B Ratio (dB) 25 33 32 34

1.7 - 2.1 GHz

VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.30 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.20 / 20.8 Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite

1.9 - 2.3 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Number MINIGRID MGA2-19AN MGA3-19AN MGA4-19AN MGA6-19AN Diameter ft (m) 2 (0.6) 3 (0.9) 4 (1.2) 6 (1.8) Beamwidth, degrees H Plane E Plane 16.3 10.3 8 5.4 16.3 10.3 8 5.4 Low 19.1 22.5 25.6 28.5 Gain (dBi) Mid 19.4 23.4 26.8 29.3 High 21.6 23.9 27.2 30.1 F/B Ratio (dB) 27 35 34 35 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.30 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.20 / 20.8 Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite

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2.3 - 2.5 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Diameter Beamwidth, degrees Number ft (m) H Plane E Plane Narrow Band MINIGRID for Spread Spectrum/ISMBand MGAR2-23AN 2 (0.6) 13.7 13.7 MGAR3-23AN 3 (0.9) 8.6 8.6 MGAR4-23AN 4 (1.2) 7 7 MGAR6-23AN 6 (1.8) 4.5 4.5 Low 20.4 23.7 26.8 29.6 Gain (dBi) Mid 20.8 24.2 27.0 30.1 High 21.1 24.7 27.2 30.4 F/B Ratio (dB) 29 32 32 38 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.35 / 16.5 1.35 / 16.5 1.35 / 16.5 1.35 / 16.5 Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite

2.3 - 2.7 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Diameter Beamwidth, degrees Number ft (m) H Plane E Plane Low Grid, Standard Performance, Single Polarized (horizontal or vertical) APL3-24AN 3 (0.9) 8 8 23.5 APL4-24AN 4 (1.2) 5.5 5.5 26.8 APL6-24AN 6 (1.8) 4 4 29.9 APL8-24AN 8 (2.4) 3.8 3.8 32.1 APL10-24AN 10 (3.0) 2.8 2.8 35 Grid, High Performance, Single Polarized ((horizontal or vertical) HPL3-24AN 3 (0.9) 6.9 7 24.8 HPL4-24AN 4 (1.2) 6 6.2 27.2 HPL6-24AN 6 (1.8) 4.2 4.1 30.9 HPL8-24AN 8 (2.4) 3.6 3.2 32.7 HPL10-24AN 10 (3.0) 2.8 2.7 34.2 MINIGRID MGA2-24AN 2 (0.6) 13.7 13.7 21.4 MGA3-24AN 3 (0.9) 8.6 8.6 24.0 MGA4-24AN 4 (1.2) 7 7 27.2 MGA6-24AN 6 (1.8) 4.3 4.7 30.1 Gain (dBi) Mid 24 27 30 32.5 35.5 25.5 28 31.6 33.4 35 21.6 25.0 27.6 30.9 High 24.8 27.2 30.1 32.9 36 25.9 28.8 32.1 34 35.8 21.8 25.5 28.3 31.5 F/B Ratio (dB) 20 30 30 32 35 30 33 41 43 45 29 32 32 36 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.4 / 15.6 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.33 / 17.0 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.30 / 17.7 1.20 / 20.8 Fine Adjustment Az (deg)

10 10 10 10

10 10 10 10 Infinite Infinite Infinite Infinite

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Antenna Input N Female
Model Diameter Number ft (m) MINIGRID, Narrow Band MGAR2-35AN 2 (0.6) Beamwidth, degrees H Plane E Plane 9.5 10.0 Low 23.0 Gain (dBi) Mid 23.4 High 23.7 F/B Ratio (dB) 30

3.4 - 3.6 GHz

VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.40 / 15.6 @ (3.4 - 3.6GHz), 1.5 /15.0 @ (3.4 - 3.7 GHz) 1.40 / 15.6 @ (3.4 - 3.6GHz), 1.5 /15.0 @ (3.4 - 3.7 GHz) 1.40 / 15.6 @ (3.4 - 3.6GHz), 1.5 /15.0 @ (3.4 - 3.7 GHz) 1.40 / 15.6 @ (3.4 - 3.6GHz), 1.5 /15.0 @ (3.4 - 3.7 GHz) Fine Adjustment Az (deg) Infinite

MGAR3-35AN

3 (0.9)

26.6

27.0

27.3

32

Infinite

MGAR4-35AN

4 (1.2)

5.3

5.3

29.0

29.4

29.7

32

Infinite

MGAR6-35AN

6 (1.8)

3.5

3.5

32.6

33.0

33.3

34

Infinite

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3.4 - 3.8 GHz

Antenna Input N Female
Model Diameter Beamwidth, degrees Number ft (m) H Plane E Plane Low Grid, High Performance, Single Polarized ((horizontal or vertical) HPL3-34AN 3 (0.9) 5.4 5.4 28 HPL4-34AN 4 (1.2) 4.9 4.9 30.1 HPL6-34AN 6 (1.8) 3 3 34 HPL8-34AN 8 (2.4) 2.4 2.4 36.1 HPL10-34AN 10 (3.0) 2 2 38 Gain (dBi) Mid 28.2 30.3 34.3 36.2 38.2 High 28.4 30.5 34.6 36.3 38.4 F/B Ratio (dB) 30 32 37 42 45 VSWR/ R L (dB) 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 1.3 / 17.7 Fine Adjustment Az (deg)

10 10 10 10

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Forces Due to Wind
The influence of wind and ice on parabolic antennas is important in planning support structures. Wind forces usually are multiples of the antenna weight. The maximum values do not occur simultaneously.

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DIAMETER FT (M) 2ft (0.6)

ANTENNA TYPE MGA, MGAR

3ft (0.9)

APL

3ft (0.9)

HPL

4
3ft (0.9) MGA, MGAR

4ft (1.2)

APL

4ft (1.2)

HPL

4ft (1.2)

MGA, MGAR

6ft (1.8)

APL

6ft (1.8)

HPL

6ft (1.8)

MGA, MGAR

8ft (2.4)

APL

8ft (2.4)

HPL

10ft (3.0)

APL

10ft (3.0)

HPL

FORCES MOMENTS FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft) FAT max N (lb) FST max N (lb) MT max Nm (lbft)

WIND SPEED 110 KM/H (68 MPH) 75 (39) 50 (11) 50 (37) 194 (44) 118 (27) 51(38) 260 (58) 113 (25) 49 (36) 387 (87) 140 (31) 90 (66) 331 (74) 189 (42) 81 (60) 454 (102) 198 (45) 85 (63) 671 (151) 240 (54) 240 (177) 671 (151) 364 (82) 157 (116) 1020 (229) 445 (100) 191 (141) 1371 (308) 610 (137) 330 (243) 1418 (319) 638 (143) 274 (202) 1805 (406) 799 (180) 344 (254) 2221 (499) 1016 (228) 437 (322) 2826 (635) 1248 (281) 537 (396)

WIND SPEED 200 KM/H (125 MPH) 600 (135) 200 (45) 160 (118) 641 (144) 391 (88) 168 (124) 860 (193) 375 (84) 161 (119) 1300 (292) 500 (112) 310 (229) 1094 (246) 625 (141) 269 (198) 1500 (337) 656 (147) 282 (208) 2200 (493) 800 (179) 800 (590) 2189 (492) 1203 (270) 517 (381) 3375 (759) 1476 (332) 635 (468) 4500 (1009) 2000 (449) 1090 (804) 4688 (1054) 2109 (474) 907 (669) 5959 (1340) 2640 (594) 1135 (837) 7344 (1651) 3394 (763) 1459 (1076) 9344 (2101) 4125 (927) 1774 (1308)

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MINIGRID Antennas MGA2/MGAR2 Series - 2 ft (0.6 m)

Clamp is suitable for pipes 38 115

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B D C
B

All dimensions in mm (inch)

4
C
200(7.87)

A
640(25.2)

B
690(27.17)

D
120(4.72)

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MINIGRID Antennas MGA3/MGAR3 Series - 3 ft (0.9 m)

Integral cable tail

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Note: Clamps may be rotated through 90 to change polarization

Mounting pipe (by others) clamps are suitable for pipes 1.5" to 4.5" (38 to 115 mm) in diameter. Part view on Arrow 'B'

All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
1030(40.55)

B
950(37.4)

C
290(11.41)

D
130(5.11)

E
100(3.94)

GRID Antennas APL3/HPL3 Series - 3 ft (0.9 m)

C

All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
1125(44.3)

B
510(20.1)

C30
980(38.6)

C124
1030(40.6)

D
1020(40.2)

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MINIGRID Antennas MGA4/MGAR4 Series - 4 ft (1.2 m)

Integral cable tail

Panning Clamp

E F A D

5 elevation adjustment

C
All dimensions in mm (inch)

Part view on Arrow 'A' Mounting pipe (by others) clamps are suitable for pipes 3" to 4.5" (76 to 115 mm) in diameter.

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A
1220(48)

B
1265(50)

C
350(13.78)

D
530(20.87)

E
220(8.66)

F
110(4.33)

GRID Antennas APL4/HPL4 Series - 4 ft (1.2 m)

C

A B

All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
1370(53.9)

B
703(27.7)

C65
1145(45.1)

C114
1165(45.9)

D
1406(55.4)

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MINIGRID Antennas MGA6/MGAR6 Series - 6 ft (1.8 m)

D E

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All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
1746(68.7)

B
1800(70.87)

C
485(19.09)

D
920(36.22)

E
766(30.16)

F
150(5.90)

GRID Antennas APL6/HPL6 Series - 6 ft (1.8 m)

C

A D B

All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
1980(78.0)

B
1015(40.0)

C65
1430(56.3)

C114
1450(57.1)

D
2030(80.0)

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GRID Antennas APL8/HPL8 Series - 8 ft (2.4 m)
C

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All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
2690(105.9)

B
1110(43.7)

C65
1625(64.0)

C114
1550(61.0)

D
2220(87.4)

GRID Antennas APL10/HPL10 Series - 10 ft (3.0 m)

C

A D B

All dimensions in mm (inch)

A
2560(100.8)

B
1610(63.4)

C89
1908(75.1)

C114
1920(75.6)

D
3220(126.8)

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