Claw™ Reflector Dish (22 dB)

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COP
WBMfg Part Number RCL-3
Canopy SM not included
 
Claw Reflector Dish (22 dB) (RCL-3); Canopy SM not included
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Claw Reflector Dish (22 dB) Graph 1

This parabolic reflector, a.k.a. “The Howitzer,” is designed to increase the gain of an SM. The new claw™ mounting system makes installation and replacement of the SM quick and easy.

Features

  • Increase by 22 dB @ 5.8 GHz
  • Increase of 14 dB @ 2.4 GHz
  • AccuAim™ elevation adjustment
  • SM snaps on in 2 seconds, whole dish assembles in minutes
  • Part #: COP
    This reflector has an additional feature called the Corrective Optics Package (COP). It is small like a Test Adapter and will add 1-2 dB gain for the 5.8 FSK products ONLY. COPs are ordered and sold separately.

Specifications

Frequency:
2.4, 5.2, 5.4, 5.8
Gain Increase
Over SM:
22 (inc) dB @ 5.8 GHz (w/ COP)
19.3 (inc) dB @ 5.8 GHz (w/ Moto 430)
14 (inc) dB @ 2.4 GHz
Effective Aperture:
30 inches (76 cm)
Beamwidth:
9° @ 2.4 GHz
4.25° @ 5.8 GHz
F/B Ratio:
20 dB @ 2.4 GHz
30 dB @ 5.8 GHz
Wind Load:
Operational 50 MPH (80.5 km/hr)
Survival 100 MPH (161 km/hr)
Height:
34.3 inches (87 cm)
Width:
31.5 inches (80 cm)
Polarization:
Vertical

Applications

  • Extend the range miles beyond that of a bare SM
  • This form factor is well suited for residential and low-profile commercial installations, especially in upscale neighborhoods, and would be recognized by most casual observers as nothing more than a satellite TV antenna.
  • This antenna assures a very solid point-to-point solution for critical back haul applications.