product specifications
Model is shown with the optional DGS-1000 mount.
Rugged aluminum reflector and prime
focus T-feed offer outstanding reliability
at an exceptionally low price.
The PD Series parabolic dish antennas
are a commercial grade series for wireless
LAN and other IP-based services, over
2.4 and 5.8 GHz frequency ranges.
The rugged aluminum reflector and prime focus
T-feed offer exceptional reliability at a low cost.
The antenna’s optimized dipole feed delivers
superior pattern performance. The antennas
are available in 16” and 24” sizes. The 2.4 GHz
antenna is packaged with an external subreflector.
The 5.8 GHz antenna has the subreflector built
into the feed.
Features
•Commercial grade durability—
ensures installation longevity
•Lightweight construction and integrated
design—minimizes installation time
•Exceptional pattern performance—
ensures optimized link budgets
•Antenna blends into the horizon
Connecting the Wireless World
PD Series Parabolic Dish Antennas
For 2.4–2.5 GHz and 5.7–5.875 GHz
2.4 GHz
5.8 GHz
New
24” Size!
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product specifications
Electrical
19T-2440 21T-2441 23T-5800 28T-5801
Frequency, MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2400–2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2400–2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5700–5875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5700–5875
Gain, dBi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 +/-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 +/-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 +/-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 +/-1
Polarization isolation, db . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>25
Sidelobe suppression, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>18
-3 dB Beamwidth, degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
-10 dB Beamwidth, degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front/back ratio, dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>30
VSWR typical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8:1
Pigtail extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RG8 13” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RG8 13” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RG8 13” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RG8 13”
Mechanical
19T-2440 21T-2441 23T-5800 28T-5801
Output connector* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“N” type male/female . . . . . . . .“N” type male/female . . . . . . . .“N” type male/female . . . . . . . .“N” type male/female
Mounting O.D. Pipe, in (mm) . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25–2.375 (32–60) . . . . . . . . .1.25–2.375 (32–60) . . . . . . . . .1.25–2.375 (32–60) . . . . . . . . .1.25–2.375 (32–60)
Vertical tilt
Top pole mount, degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–66
Side pole mount, degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0–22
Wind load @ -30º F
Operational, mph, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 43.4 (19.7) . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 97.3 (44.2) . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 43.4 (19.7) . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 97.3 (44.2)
Survivable, mph, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140, 133 (60.5) . . . . . . . . . . .140, 298.3 (135.6) . . . . . . . . . . .140, 133 (60.5) . . . . . . . . . . .140, 298.3 (135.6)
Reflector type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spun aluminum parabolic . . . . .Spun aluminum parabolic . . . . .Spun aluminum parabolic . . . . .Spun aluminum parabolic
Reflector material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Powder coated aluminum . . . . .Powder coated aluminum . . . . .Powder coated aluminum . . . . .Powder coated aluminum
Reflector color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Light gray
Dimensions, in (m) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 x 10 (.406 x .254) . . . . . . . .24 x 12 (.604 x .254) . . . . . . . .16 x 10 (.406 x .254) . . . . . . . .24 x 12 (.604 x .254)
Weight – antenna, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8 (.81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.86 (1.75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8 (.81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.86 (1.75)
Weight – mount, lb (kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 (.68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 (.68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 (.68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 (.68)
Ordering Information
Frequency band, MHz Gain, dBi Single pack type number Bulk pack type number
2400–2500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19T-2440-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19T-2440-6 (6 per)
21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21T-2441-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21T-2441-5 (5 per)
5700–5875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23T-5800-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23T-5800-6 (6 per)
27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28T-5801-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28T-5801-5 (5 per)
*N male connector standard; N female available by adding “F” (i.e. 23T-5800F-1)
Note: PD Series antenna available in 2150–2700 MHz. Please contact Andrew Sales for information.
Pattern Performance
Specifications for PD Series Parabolic Dish Antennas
90
60
30
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330
0
0-10-10-20-20-30-30-40-40 0-10-20-30-40
19T-2440
Gain = 18.77 dBi
Frequency = 2.5 GHz
10 dB BW = 28.3º
3 dB BW = 16.1º
90
60
30
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330
0
0-10-10-20-20-30-30-40-40 0-10-20-30-40
21T-2441
Gain = 21.45 dBi
Frequency = 2.4 GHz
10 dB BW = 18.9º
3 dB BW = 10.7º
90
60
30
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330
0
0-10-10-20-20-30-30-40-40 0-10-20-30-40
23T-5800
Gain = 23.62 dBi
Frequency = 5.8 GHz
10 dB BW = 13.3º
3 dB BW = 7.1º
90
60
30
120
150
180
210
240
270
300
330
0
0-10
-10-20-20-30-30-40-40 0-10-20-30-40
28T-5801
Gain = 27.3 dBi
Frequency = 5.8 GHz
10 dB BW = 8º
3 dB BW = 4º
All designs, specifications and availabilities of
products and services presented in this bulletin
are subject to change without notice.
Bulletin 10438F (6/02) Copyright © 2002
Andrew Corporation, Orland Park, IL 60462 USA
Printed in USA
Connecting the Wireless World
Andrew Corporation
10500 W. 153rd Street
Orland Park, IL 60462 USA
Customer Support Center
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Telephone: 1-800-255-1479
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International:
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2.4 GHz Patterns 5.8 GHz Patterns
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