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parabolic antenna manufacturers

parabolic antenna manufacturers

parabolic antenna manufacturers

(OP)
Does anyone know a source for parabolic antennas. To be used on an outdoor test range, high wind areas.

I found Andrew and MITechnologies. Haven't asked MITech yet, but Andrew won't sell the reflectors without buying the feeds, we'd like to purchase reflectors only. Any hint if Andrew makes their own or buys from somebody.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Our size and frequency range is 1-18 ghz, at 30 feet down to 6 feet diameter (respectively for the bands as they change from 1 to 18 ghz).

thanks,
kch

RE: parabolic antenna manufacturers

Old C-band TVRO dishes are often free for the asking. 6-12 feet, designed for 4GHz. And I've seen Ku-band (11-12 GHz) satellite TV dishes as big as 6 feet well under $1k (brand new).

 

RE: parabolic antenna manufacturers

(OP)
Thanks,
Just realize that all the TV stations have a large dish to satellite and a friend has purchased one awhile ago for his Direct TV work.

kch

 

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(OP)
I googled bogner, didn't find a website featuring a company product of parabolic antennas. If you know of a bogner antenna company with a website, I'd be interested in it.

thanks,

kch

RE: parabolic antenna manufacturers

I didn't immediately see Bogner's website, so I wonder if they are around... Richard Bogner, the founder, had a few patents related to some unique designs, if memory serves.  I'm pretty sure they carried parabolics, though it has been quite a few years since I was in the telecomm industry.  I think Bogner was big in the MMDS arena.

Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

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(OP)
I think rfsworld sells Andrew antennas. Looks like the same design, same cover.
Thanks robertjo24.

kch

RE: parabolic antenna manufacturers

Not sure if it's any use but we used to make stuff for this company (UK), who I see is now owned by Andrews!

http://www.precision-antennas.co.uk/

H

RE: parabolic antenna manufacturers

Query Scala Antenna  They make a very good ant. up to 1.8 gig. Cal amps make some stuff up to the 5.8 gig for point to point wireless. Premier wireless sells their stuff. Hope that helps.

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