EMS Technologies’ SatConnect Next Generation DBS Ku-Band Airborne Receive Antenna System delivers live, multi-channel DirecTVTM and other DBS programming to commercial aircraft entertainment systems via satellite. SatConnect Next Generation DBS builds on the previous antenna's technology with a redesigned aperture, combined RF and IF signal processing, redesigned positioner assembly, improved built-in test and maintainability, and software improvements for acquisition and user interface.
The DBS receive antenna family includes our heritage system and a system optimized for equatorial regions.
| Swept volume: | Radius: 17.34”, height above centerline: 6.25” | |
| Total system weight: | 65 lbs max | |
| Frequency: | 12.2 to 12.7 GHz | |
| G/T: | 10.0 dB/K @ 25°C | |
| Polarization: | Circular LHCP / RHCP | |
| Axial ratio: | ≤0.9 dB | |
| Power consumption: | 200 W avg | |
| Azimuth range: | 360° continuous | |
| Minimum elevation range: | 16.5° to 67.5° above horizon | |
| Environmental conditions: | RTCA DO-160E sections as specified | |
| Reliability: | MTBF ≥ 20,000 hours | |