User's Manual

14 dBi Directional Antenna
General Description
B-4 ORiNOCO Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide
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CAUTION:
Always use flat washers between the screws and the plastic mounting
plate. Avoid overtightening nuts and screws to prevent damage to the
mounting plate.
Table B-1 Specifications 14 dBi Directional Antenna
Mechanical
■ Size 45.7 cm (18 in.)
■ Mounting Method ■ Vertical or horizontal mast with an outside diameter
between 28 mm (1.102 in.) and 41 mm (1.625 in.) using
u-bolts.
■ Wall using plugs and screws.
Cable
■ Type RG-58A/U, 50 ohm low-loss coax
■ Length 80 cm (31.5 in.)
■ Color White
Connector
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1 See also “Selecting the Correct Connector-Type” on page A-2
Standard-N (Female)
Electrical
■ Frequency Range 2.4 GHz
■ VSWR Less than 2:1, 1.5:1 Nominal
■ Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms
■ Gain 14 dBi
■ Front-to-Back Ratio greater than 20 dB
Half-Power Beamwidth
■ Elevation Plane
(vertical)
30.8 Degrees
■ Azimuth Plane
(horizontal)
31.4 Degrees
■ Polarization ■ Linear Vertical (standard mounting)
■ Horizontal (when mounted differently - see “Mounting
the Directional Antenna” on page B-1).
Antenna Environment
■ Operating Temperature - 40°C (-40°F) to +60°C (140°F)
■ Wind/survival At least 200 km/h (124 mph.)
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2 At least 100 km/h (62 mph) with 1.25 cm (0.5 in.) ice.