Triax Satellite Dish

Triax satellite dish: TDS 80A technical specifications

What frequency range and antenna gain does the Triax TDS 80A provide?

The TDS 80A has a frequency range of 10.7-12.75 GHz. Antenna gain is frequency-dependent: 37.0 dB at 10.75 GHz, 38.1 dB at 11.75 GHz and 39.1 dB at 12.75 GHz. The cross polarisation value is greater than 27 dB and the F/D ratio is 0.6. The beamwidth specified at 12.75 GHz is less than 2.2 degrees.

• 10.75 GHz: 37.0 dB gain.
• 11.75 GHz: 38.1 dB gain.
• 12.75 GHz: 39.1 dB gain.
• Cross polarisation: greater than 27 dB.
• F/D ratio: 0.6.

Offset antenna reflector and adjustment range

How can the Triax satellite antenna be adjusted?

The TDS 80A offset reflector measures 845 x 745 mm and has an offset angle of 25 degrees. The elevation angle can be adjusted between 15 and 56 degrees. The maximum elevation angle specified for installation with clearance behind the pole is 42 degrees. The aluminium arm includes cable routing, allowing the coaxial cable to be guided through the arm.

Steel reflector, LNB holder and antenna mounting bracket

What mechanical construction does the TDS 80A satellite dish use?

The reflector is made of steel and finished in RAL 7012. The rear mounting structure and AZ/EL unit are made of galvanised steel, while the antenna arm is aluminium. The plastic LNB holder is designed for a 40 mm diameter LNB. Two mast clamps are suitable for poles with a diameter of 32-76 mm.

What is the wind load of the Triax TDS 80A?

Mechanical load specifications of the satellite reception system

The wind load of the TDS 80A is specified at three reference wind speeds. The value is 17 kg at 72 km/h, 69 kg at 144 km/h and 156 kg at 216 km/h.

• 72 km/h: 17 kg.
• 144 km/h: 69 kg.
• 216 km/h: 156 kg.

What packaging data is specified for the Triax satellite dish?

Triax antenna product number and packaging

The manufacturer product number of the TDS 80A is 126508 and its EAN is 5061038081237. The product is individually packed, with one unit per package. The package dimensions are 784 x 1000 x 99 mm.

Triax satellite dish FAQ

Satellite reception: frequently asked questions about the TDS 80A

• What is the frequency range of the Triax TDS 80A?
  10.7-12.75 GHz.
• What are the dimensions of the satellite dish reflector?
  845 x 745 mm.
• What size LNB can be used with the holder?
  The plastic LNB holder is designed for a 40 mm diameter LNB.
• What pole diameter can be used for mounting?
  The two mast clamps are suitable for poles with a diameter of 32-76 mm.
• What is the offset angle?
  25 degrees.
• What is the gain at 12.75 GHz?
  39.1 dB.

Summary: Triax TDS 80A satellite antenna

Triax satellite dish with 80 cm steel reflector

The Triax TDS 80A is an offset antenna covering the 10.7-12.75 GHz frequency range, with an 845 x 745 mm steel reflector. Its aluminium arm includes cable routing, and it has a 40 mm plastic LNB holder and two mast clamps suitable for 32-76 mm poles. Antenna gain ranges from 37.0 dB to 39.1 dB at the three specified reference frequencies, while the elevation angle is adjustable between 15 and 56 degrees.