HX6-13W
Base Product
1.8m | 6ft ValuLine® High Performance, High XPD Antenna, dual-
polarized, 12.200 – 13.250 GHz
Product Classification
Product Type Microwave antenna
Product Brand ValuLine®
General Specifications
Antenna Type HX - ValuLine® High Performance, High XPD
Antenna, dual-polarized
Polarization Dual
Side Struts, Included 1
Side Struts, Optional 1
Dimensions
Diameter, nominal 1.8 m | 6 ft
Electrical Specifications
Operating Frequency Band 12.200 – 13.250 GHz
Gain, Low Band 44.8 dBi
Gain, Mid Band 45.1 dBi
Gain, Top Band 45.6 dBi
Boresite Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) 33 dB
Front-to-Back Ratio 76 dB
Beamwidth, Horizontal 0.9 °
Beamwidth, Vertical 0.9 °
Return Loss 26 dB
VSWR 1.1
Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) 7381
Electrical Compliance ACMA FX03_13a | ETSI 302 217 Class 3 | US
FCC Part 122A
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Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) Electrical Compliance ETSI EN 302217 XPD Category 2
Mechanical Specifications
Compatible Mounting Pipe Diameter 115 mm–120 mm | 4.5 in–4.7 in
Fine Azimuth Adjustment Range ±15°
Fine Elevation Adjustment Range ±5°
Wind Speed, operational 200 km/h | 124.274 mph
Wind Speed, survival 200 km/h | 124.274 mph
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Antenna Dimensions and Mounting Information
Wind Forces at Wind Velocity Survival Rating
Axial Force (FA) 6960 N | 1,564.671 lbf
Angle α for MT Max -130 °
Side Force (FS) 1566 N | 352.051 lbf
Twisting Moment (MT) 3923 N-m | 34,721.477 in lb
Force on Inboard Strut Side 4075 N | 916.097 lbf
Zcg without Ice 363 mm | 14.291 in
Zcg with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 541 mm | 21.299 in
Weight with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 237 kg | 522.495 lb
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Wind Forces at Wind Velocity Survival Rating Image
Packaging and Weights
Weight, net 85 kg | 187.393 lb
Regulatory Compliance/Certifications
Agency Classification
ISO 9001:2015 Designed, manufactured and/or distributed under this quality management system
* Footnotes
Operating Frequency Band Bands correspond with CCIR recommendations or common
allocations used throughout the world. Other ranges can be
accommodated on special order.
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Gain, Mid Band For a given frequency band, gain is primarily a function of
antenna size. The gain of Andrew antennas is determined by
either gain by comparison or by computer integration of the
measured antenna patterns.
Boresite Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) The difference between the peak of the co-polarized main
beam and the maximum cross-polarized signal over an angle
twice the 3 dB beamwidth of the co-polarized main beam.
Front-to-Back Ratio Denotes highest radiation relative to the main beam, at 180°
±40°, across the band. Production antennas do not exceed
rated values by more than 2 dB unless stated otherwise.
Return Loss The figure that indicates the proportion of radio waves
incident upon the antenna that are rejected as a ratio of
those that are accepted.
VSWR Maximum; is the guaranteed Peak Voltage-Standing-Wave-
Ratio within the operating band.
Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) Radiation patterns define an antenna’s ability to discriminate
against unwanted signals. Under still dry conditions,
production antennas will not have any peak exceeding the
current RPE by more than 3dB, maintaining an angular
accuracy of +/-1° throughout
Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) Electrical Compliance The difference between the peak of the co-polarized main
beam and the maximum cross-polarized signal over an angle
twice the 3 dB beamwidth of the co-polarized main beam.
Wind Speed, operational For VHLP(X), SHP(X), HX and USX antennas, the wind speed
where the maximum antenna deflection is 0.3 x the 3 dB
beam width of the antenna. For other antennas, it is defined
as a deflection is equal to or less than 0.1 degrees.
Wind Speed, survival The maximum wind speed the antenna, including mounts
and radomes, where applicable, will withstand without
permanent deformation. Realignment may be required. This
wind speed is applicable to antenna with the specified
amount of radial ice.
Axial Force (FA) Maximum forces exerted on a supporting structure as a
result of wind from the most critical direction for this
parameter. The individual maximums specified may not
occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the
mounting pipe.
Side Force (FS) Maximum side force exerted on the mounting pipe as a
result of wind from the most critical direction for this
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parameter. The individual maximums specified may not
occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the
mounting pipe.
Twisting Moment (MT) Maximum forces exerted on a supporting structure as a
result of wind from the most critical direction for this
parameter. The individual maximums specified may not
occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the
mounting pipe.
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