PCA3x2LR-01

PCA3x2LR-01

The PCA3×2LR-01 is an L-band aeronautical antenna.  It is a two way system with a passive antenna for TX and an active antenna for RX.  This antenna features out-of-band signal rejection for any signals above 1625MHz and below 1000MHz.

Electrical Specification for Rx:

  • Frequency: 1525-1559 MHz
  • Polarization: RHCP
  • Antenna gain +3dbic typical, 0 dBic min
  • LNA Gain: 26 db typical
  • LNA Noise Figure: 2.5 db max (includes the losses of the preselector filter)
  • LNA output: 1 dB compression point: >0 dBm typical
  • System G/T: -22.5 db/k min
  • VSWR: < 2.0:1
  • Impedance: 50 ohm
  • DC input: 5.0 Volts
  • DC current: 40 mA max
  • Connector: SMA (F)

Electrical Specification for Tx:

  • Frequency: 1626-1661 MHz
  • Polarization: RHCP
  • GAIN +3dBic typical, 0 dBic MIN
  • VSWR: < = 1.5:1
  • Impedance: 50 OHM
  • RF port: TNC (F)

Mechanical Specifications:

  • Size: 2.45” x 3.22”
  • Operating Temp: -55 °C +85 °C
  • Storage Temp: -60 °C+100 °C
  • Altitude: 55000 Ft