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Chapter 12
Appendix D: Antenna
An antenna is the radiating and receiving element from which the radio
signal, in the form of RF power, is radiated to its surroundings and vice
versa. The transmission range is a function of the antenna gain and
transmitting power. These factors are limited by country regulations.
The WinLink may be operated with an integrated antenna attached to
the ODU unit, or with an external antenna wired to the ODU via an N-
type connector. All cables and connections must be connected correctly
to reduce losses. The required antenna impedance is 50Ω.
Table
12-1: Antenna Characteristics
Type Gain
[dBi]
Max Range Beam
width
Dimensions Weight Connector Lightening
Protection
[km]
[miles]
[degrees]
mm in Kg lb
5.8, 5.4, 5.3 GHz
Integrated Flat
panel
22 40 25 9.0 305×305×15 12×12×0.6 1.2 2.6 NR Yes
External Flat
panel
28 80 50 4.5 600×600×51 23.6×23.6×2 5.0 11.0 N-type No
5.8 GHz only
External Dish 32.5 80 50 4.5 Dia 900 Dia 35.4 10 22 N-type No
4.9 GHz
External Flat
panel
21 24 15 9.0 305×305×15 12×12×0.6 1.2 2.6 N-type Yes
External Dish 27 80 50 5 Dia 600 Dia 23.6 5.0 11.0 N-type Yes
2.4 GHz
Integrated Flat
panel
16 40 25 20 305×305×25 12×12×1 1.2 2.6 NR Yes
External Grid 24 80 50 H:10
V:14
600×997×380 23.5×39.2×15 2.0 4.6 N-type No
2.5 GHz
Integrated Flat
panel
17.5 40 25 25 305×305×25 12×12×1 1.2 2.6 NR Yes
External Grid 24 80 50 H:9
V:13
600x900 23.6x35.4 2.5 5.5 N-type No