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SPD6-5W

1.8M | 6 ft. Standard Performance Parabolic Reflector Antenna, Dual-polarized, 4.9-6GHz

SPD6-5W, SPD6-5WNS

The SP Standard Performance 5W Series by RadioWaves offers a cost effective, dual polarized, 6ft parabolic antenna engineered to deliver reliable radio links with a stable 38.4 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 38.4 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 46 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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SPD6-5W

General Specifications

Antenna Type
Standard Performance Parabolic Reflector Antenna
Size, nominal
6 ft | 1.8 m
Polarization
Dual

Electrical Specifications

Operating Frequency Band
4.9 - 6 GHz
Half Power Beamwidth, Horizontal
2.1 degrees
Half Power Beamwidth, Vertical
2.1 degrees
Cross-Polarization Discrimination
30 dB
Front to Back Ratio (F/B)
46 dB
Gain, Low Frequency
37 dBi
Gain, Mid Frequency
37.9 dBi
Gain, High Frequency
38.4 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
95 lbs | 42.8 kg
125 lbs | 56.3 Kg with RD radome
Wind Velocity Operational
90 mph | 145 km/h
Wind Velocity Survival Rating
125 mph | 201 km/h
Mechanical Configuration
SP6
Axial Force (FA)
1768 lbs | 7865 N
973 lbs | 4329 Nm with RD radome
Side Force (FS)
98 lbs | 436 N
162 lbs | 721 Nm with RD radome
Twisting Moment (MT)
2270 ft-lbs | 3077 Nm
2100 lbs | 2847 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
222 lbs | 100.7 kg
Dimensions, L x W x H
77 x 20 x 80in | 195 x 501 x 203 cm
Shipping Volume
71.3 cu ft | 2.02 cu m

Technical Drawings

SP6
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