VHLP2-80/A

0.6 m | 2 ft ValuLine® High Performance Low Profile Antenna, single-

polarized, 71.000 – 86.000 GHz

Product Classification
Brand ValuLine®
Product Type Microwave antenna
 

General Specifications
Antenna Type VHLP - ValuLine® High Performance Low Profile Antenna, single-polarized
Diameter, nominal 0.6 m | 2 ft
Polarization Single
 

Electrical Specifications
Beamwidth, Horizontal 0.5 °
Beamwidth, Vertical 0.5 °
Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) 30 dB
Electrical Compliance ETSI 302 217 Class 3   |   US FCC Part 101.115
Front-to-Back Ratio 69 dB
Gain, Low Band 50.0 dBi
Gain, Mid Band 50.8 dBi
Gain, Top Band 51.5 dBi
Operating Frequency Band 71.000 – 86.000 GHz
Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) 7288A
Return Loss 14.0 dB
VSWR 1.50
 

Mechanical Specifications
Fine Azimuth Adjustment ±15°
Fine Elevation Adjustment ±15°
Mounting Pipe Diameter 50 mm–115 mm | 2.0 in–4.5 in
Net Weight 8 kg   |   18 lb
Side Struts, Included 0
Side Struts, Optional 0
Wind Velocity Operational 108 km/h   |   67 mph

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Wind Velocity Survival Rating 250 km/h   |   155 mph

 

Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating

Axial Force (FA) 1300 N   |   292 lbf
Side Force (FS) 640 N   |   144 lbf
Twisting Moment (MT) 395 N-m   |   291 ft lb
Weight with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 22 kg   |   47 lb
Zcg with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 110 mm   |   4 in
Zcg without Ice 85 mm   |   3 in

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Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Image

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Antenna Dimensions And Mounting Information

Regulatory Compliance/Certifications
Agency Classification
ISO 9001:2015 Designed, manufactured and/or distributed under this quality management system

* Footnotes
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

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simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the mounting pipe.

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.

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.

Operating Frequency Band Bands correspond with CCIR recommendations or common allocations used throughout
the world. Other ranges can be accommodated on special order.

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
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.

Side Force (FS) Maximum side force exerted on the mounting pipe 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.
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.

VSWR Maximum; is the guaranteed Peak Voltage-Standing-Wave-Ratio within the operating

band.
Wind Velocity Operational The wind speed where the antenna deflection is equal to or less than 0.1 degrees. In the
case of ValuLine antennas, it is defined as a maximum deflection of 0.3 x the 3 dB
beam width of the antenna.

Wind Velocity Survival Rating 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.

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