The DataPath FA-240 is a 2.4-meter prime focus satellite antenna engineered for rapid field deployment across C-band, X-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band transmissions. Tool-free assembly and interchangeable feed cartridges enable quick frequency reconfiguration without reflector modification, making it suitable for both military and commercial satellite operations. The circular reflector features a carbon fiber honeycomb construction with ten identical petals, delivering 42.0 dBi transmit gain at mid-band and exceptional durability across repeated deployment cycles.
## Technical Specifications
• **Antenna Diameter:** 2.4 meters (8 feet)
• **Configuration:** Circular, axially symmetric, prime focus with center hub and ten petals
• **Transmit Gain:** 42.0 dBi (mid-band)
• **3 dB Beamwidth:** Less than 2.0° at 5.85 GHz
• **Off-Axis Transmit Gain:** Better than 29–25 logθ dBi
• **Cross Polarization:** −35 dB typical within the −1 dB co-polar contour
• **Polarization:** Linear orthogonal transmit and receive; optional circular left and right polarization available
• **Reflector Material:** Carbon fiber honeycomb
## Transmit & Receive Bands
• **Single-Band Feeds:** C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band (linear or circular 2-port Tx/Rx configurations)
• **Simultaneous Multi-Band Feeds:** X/Ka 4-port and X/Ka 6-port options for concurrent dual-band operation
• **Receive-Only Feeds:** S-band, C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band dual-port Rx configurations
• **Quad-Band Feed Arms:** C/X, Ku and Ka (C/X, Ku/DBS and Ka available as option)
• **Receive Band Examples:** 3.40–4.20 GHz (C-band), 7.25–7.75 GHz (X-band), 10.70–12.75 GHz (Ku-band), 19.20–21.20 GHz (Ka-band)
• **Receive Gain Examples:** 37.5 dBi (C-band), 43.7 dBi (X-band), 47.0 dBi (Ku-band), 52.5 dBi (Ka-band) at mid-band
## Key Features
• Interchangeable feed cartridges compatible across FA-180, FA-240, and FA-370 series
• Feed cartridge swap enables frequency band changes without antenna reconfiguration
• Transmit waveguide and receive coax termination mounted at reflector rear for efficient signal routing
• Identical petal design simplifies field maintenance and replacement
• Compact packed size enabled by axially symmetric, prime focus geometry
## Typical Applications
Military and commercial satellite communications requiring rapid deployment, multi-band transmission capability, and extended field operability.
