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SPD3-5W

0.9M | 3 ft. Standard Performance Parabolic Reflector Antenna, Dual-polarized, 4.9-6GHz

SPD3-5W, SPD3-5WNS

The SP Standard Performance 5W Series by RadioWaves offers a cost effective, dual polarized, 3ft parabolic antenna engineered to deliver reliable radio links with a stable 33 dBi gain from 4.9 to 6 GHz.

Designed for U-NII-1, -2, -3, -4 and public safety applications, RadioWaves field-proven pre-assembled SP antennas and robust pole-mounts ensure “set and forget” installation with minimal post-installation maintenance.  If it’s rugged, it must be RadioWaves!

SP Wide Band Family Datasheet


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Gain of up to 33 dBi with low VSWR and high port isolation across the entire 4.9-6 GHz band
  • One antenna that covers the entire unlicensed 5 GHz U-NII-1, -2, -3, -4 and public safety bands
  • Fully powder-coated with rugged hardware built to survive the elements
  • Optional conical radome to reduce wind loading
  • Dual N-type Connectors
  • Reduced interference with 40 dB minimum front to back and suppressed side lobes
  • Fully Preassembled at the Factory – Simplifies installation on site and guarantees “factory-tested” quality
 
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SPD3-5W

General Specifications

Antenna Type
Standard Performance Parabolic Reflector Antenna
Size, nominal
3 ft | 0.9 m
Polarization
Dual

Electrical Specifications

Operating Frequency Band
4.9 - 6 GHz
Half Power Beamwidth, Horizontal
4.2 degrees
Half Power Beamwidth, Vertical
4.2 degrees
Cross-Polarization Discrimination
30 dB
Front to Back Ratio (F/B)
40 dB
Gain, Low Frequency
31.6 dBi
Gain, Mid Frequency
32.5 dBi
Gain, High Frequency
33 dBi
VSWR
1.5:1
Return Loss
-14 dB

Mechanical Specifications

Fine Azimuth Adjustment
+/- 10 degrees
Fine Elevation Adjustment
+/- 25 degrees
Mounting Pipe Diameter, Min
4.5 inch | 11.4 cm
Mounting Pipe Diameter, Max
4.5 inch | 11.4 cm
Net Weight
35 lbs | 15.8 kg
43 lbs | 19.4 Kg with RD radome
Wind Velocity Operational
90 mph | 145 km/h
Wind Velocity Survival Rating
125 mph | 201 km/h
Mechanical Configuration
SP3
Axial Force (FA)
492 lbs | 2189 N
271 lbs | 1206 Nm with RD radome
Side Force (FS)
40 lbs | 178 N
64 lbs | 285 Nm with RD radome
Twisting Moment (MT)
545 ft-lbs | 739 Nm
394 lbs | 534 Nm with RD radome
Operating Temperature Range
-40 to +60C
Max Pressure, PSIG, (if waveguide interface)
5

Regulatory Compliance

Industry Canada Compliance
undeclared
RoHS-compliant
Yes

Shipping Information

Package Type
Wood Crate
Gross Weight
78 lbs | 35.3 kg
Dimensions, L x W x H
40 x 17 x 44in | 101 x 43 x 140 cm
Shipping Volume
17.3 cu ft | 0.49 cu m

Technical Drawings

SP3
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