0108 SPP

Spectrum Planning Policy Report SPP8/2001
MICROWAVE FIXED SERVICES: SURVEY OF

COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED (1.5-58 GHz)
PARABOLIC ANTENNAS
- an ACA Information Paper
Radiofrequency Planning Group

June 2001
Microwave fixed services: Survey of Commercially

Manufactured (1.5-58 GHz) Parabolic Antennas.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1
2.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 1
OVERVIEW OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ............................................................. 1

2.1
2.2
ANTENNA PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................. 1

DETAILED DENSITY DISTRIBUTIONS ........................................................................................... 1
ATTACHMENT:
Technical characteristics of commercially manufactured (1.5-58 GHz) fixed
1.
service parabolic antennas.
ANNEXES:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
1.5 GHz (1427-1535 MHz) Parabolic Antenna Statistics

10 GHz (10.5-10.68 GHz) Parabolic Antenna Statistics
Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

manufactured (1.5-58 GHz) parabolic antennas.
1. INTRODUCTION
Access to the appropriate information is important to development of efficient and
market sensitive spectrum access and regulatory frameworks. This includes the
availability of statistically reliable information about currently marketed radio
products. This document provides descriptive statistical information on the technical
characteristics of commercially manufactured parabolic microwave antennas.
1.1 Purpose and Scope
The statistical information detailed in the attachment and annexes is intended to
support spectrum planning decisions, including the development of the new minimum
performance antenna regulatory arrangements detailed in Spectrum Planning Report
SPP11/20011. The information provided may also prove useful in other contexts,
including national and international sharing studies between systems of the fixed
service and other services.
Statistically reliable technical parameters are included for commercially manufactured
parabolic antennas, as used in selected 1.5 58 GHz point-to-point fixed service
bands. The information is based on the analysis of published data for approximately
two thousand commercial parabolic microwave antennas, consolidated from major
antenna manufacturer product catalogues.
2. Overview of the information provided

The sample space for each band includes a representative dataset of commercially
manufactured parabolic antenna models, as commonly used for line-of-sight point-topoint terrestrial services in the 1-58 GHz microwave bands. However, the datasets for
50 and 58 GHz bands are limited by product availability.
Linearly polarised, single and dual polarised models are included, representing
standard, deep dish and improved, high performance shrouded and ultra-high
performance commercially manufactured models. Dual band and other specialised
type antennas are not considered.
2.1 Antenna Parameters
Table 1 provides a data summary about (parabolic) antenna reflector diameter, gain,
half-power beamwidth, front-to-back ratio and cross-polar discrimination, including
parameters for minimum, maximum, mode, mean, standard deviation and sample size.
Graphical population density histograms are provided in the corresponding annexes
for each band.
2.2 Detailed Density Distributions
Annexes A through R provide detailed density distributions for each of the parameters
listed in the summary table. A scatterplot of antenna aperture/type vs front-to-back
ratio is included. For each band, the annexes include:
1 Spectrum Planning Report SPP11/2001, Microwave Fixed Services: Implementing spectrum efficient
antenna performance regulatory criteria.
SPP8/01

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
histogram of antenna models by reflector diameter (m);

bar chart of the number of antenna models by reflector diameter (m);
histogram of antenna gain (dBi) distribution;
histogram of antenna 3dB beamwidth (degrees) distribution;
histogram of antenna front-to-back ratio (dB) distribution;
histogram of antenna cross-polar discrimination (dB) distribution;
scatterplot of antenna size/type vs front-to-back ratio.
Note: The scatterplot antenna types are categorised, taking account of the
manufacturer information and nomenclature, into the following types:
grid grid parabolic antennas (bands below 2.5 GHz only);
standard standard parabolic dishes, including deep dish, focal plane and
improved models;
high performance shrouded models incorporating rf suppressors;
ultra-high performance shrouded models featuring special beamforming and
high cross-polar discrimination.
References:
[1]
Catalog 37/38, Andrew Corporation.
[2]
Catalog 960, Gabriel Electronics Inc.
[3]
Microwave Antennas, edition 1, Radio Frequency Systems.
SPP8/01

ATTACHMENT 1 Technical characteristics of commercially

manufactured (1.5-58 GHz) fixed service parabolic antennas.
Band
Diameter (m)
(GHz) Min Max Mode
1.2
4.6
2.4
1.5
1.2
4.6
3
1.8
0.6
4.6
3
2.1
1.8
4.6
3.7
3.8
0.6
4.6
3
6
1.2
4.6
3
6.7
0.6
4.6
2.4
7.5
0.6
4.6
1.8
8
0.6
3.7
1.8
10
0.6
3.7
1.8
11
0.6
3.7
1.8
13
0.3
3
1.2
15
0.3
2.4
0.6
18
0.3
1.8
1.2
22
0.3
1.2
0.6
26
0.2
0.6
0.6
38
0.3
0.3
0.3
50
0.3
0.3
0.3
58
Gain (dBi)
Mean std.Dev Min Max Mode
2.6
0.98
23
34
29
2.8
0.96
20
37
31
2.8
0.93
21
37
34
3.2
0.88
34 42.5 39
2.9
0.93
29
47
45
2.8
0.98
35.5 47.5 44
2.7
1.08
30
49
43
2.7
1.09
31
49
45
2.2
0.94
33
50
40
2.2
0.95
34
50
44
1.9
0.95
35
51
45
1.5
0.79
30
50
42
1.1
0.61
33
51
48
1.0
0.52
34
50
46
0.6
0.31
35
47
41
0.4
0.16
34
44
44
0.3
0.00
40
40
40
0.3
0.00
42.7 42.7 42.7
Band
Beamwidth (degrees)
(GHz) Min Max Mode Mean std.Dev
3
12
6
6.4
2.59
1.5
2
15
3
4.4
2.09
1.8
2
14
3
4.1
1.92
2.1
1
3.5
1.5
1.9
0.57
3.8
0.5
6
1
1.3
0.55
6
0.5
2.75
1
1.3
0.50
6.7
0.5
4.5
1
1.2
0.68
7.5
0.5
4.5
1
1.2
0.67
8
0.5
3.5
1
1.2
0.68
10
0.5
3
1
1.1
0.65
11
0.5
3
0.5
1.2
0.72
13
0.5
4.5
1
1.4
0.87
15
0.5
3.5
0.5
1.4
0.89
18
0.5
3
1.5
1.2
0.72
22
0.75 2.75
1.5
1.6
0.70
26
1
3.5
1
1.5
0.67
38
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
0.00
50
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
0.00
58
Min
27.5
20
25
40
40
42.5
35
35
40
40
40
42.5
45
50
52.5
45
52.5
62
Mean std. Dev.

29.0
3.42
31.4
3.42
32.6
3.29
39.2
2.43
42.4
2.97
42.6
3.14
42.9
3.89
43.5
3.90
44.1
4.34
44.6
4.29
44.2
4.90
42.9
5.23
42.6
48.00
43.6
4.77
40.6
4.09
41.4
3.21
40.0
0.00
42.7
0.00
Front-to-back Ratio (dB)

Max Mode Mean std. Dev.
52.5 34
36.7
6.35
60
50
44.0
7.42
65
45
46.2
8.14
75
65
59.8
9.25
85
70
64.9
10.96
82.5 65
64.1
9.64
80
70
63.8
8.92
80
70
63.8
9.13
85
70
63.7
10.45
85
70
65.5
10.90
80
70
62.2
9.41
75 57.5 60.6
9.63
77.5 65
61.7
7.93
75
60
64.0
7.13
72.5 67.5 65.5
5.23
65
60
60.4
4.60
52.5 52.5 52.5
0.00
62
62
62.0
0.00
Table 1. Commercial model antenna parameters - statistical summary
SPP8/01

Band
Cross-polar (dB)
(GHz) Min Max Mode Mean std.Dev
27
34
30
30.5
1.50
1.5
20
340
30 30.4
2.73
1.8
25
40
30
29.9
2.28
2.1
25
40
30 31.3
3.01
3.8
25
40
30 31.3
2.90
6
25
40
30
30.9
2.77
6.7
25
40
30 30.6
3.00
7.5
25
40
30 30.7
2.63
8
20
40
30 31.2
2.94
10
20
40
30 31.1
3.06
11
25
40
30 30.3
2.75
13
27.5
40
30
31.1
2.54
15
30
36
30
31.3
1.64
18
30
36
32
31.2
1.37
22
28
32
30
30.2
1.42
26
28
32
30
29.6
1.31
38
30
30
30
30.0
0.00
50
30
30
30
30.0
0.00
58
Sample Size (# antenna models)

N
33
109
84
101
199
167
213
169
180
125
144
83
85
80
30
16
1
1
Table 1. Commercial model antenna parameters - statistical summary
SPP8/01

Annex A - 1.5 GHz (1427-1535 MHz) antenna statistics 2

Fig. A.1 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
8
2
Std. Dev = .98
Mean = 2.62
N = 33.00
0
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
SIZE
Fig. A.2 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

8
7
6
5
Count
1
0
1.2
1.8
2.0
2.4
3.0
3.7
4.0
4.6
SIZE
2 Based on a (2001) survey of major antenna manufacturers catalogue information.
SPP8/01

Fig. A.3 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

8
2
Std. Dev = 3.42
Mean = 29.0
N = 33.00
0
23.0
25.0
24.0
27.0
26.0
29.0
28.0
31.0
30.0
33.0
32.0
34.0
GAIN
Fig. A.4 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

8
2
Std. Dev = 2.59
Mean = 6.4
N = 33.00
0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
BEAM
SPP8/01
10.0
11.0
12.0

Fig. A.5 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

7
Std. Dev = 6.35
Mean = 36.7
N = 33.00
0
27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 37.5 40.0 42.5 45.0 47.5 50.0 52.5
FB
Fig. A.6 - 1.5 GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 1.50

Mean = 30.5
N = 33.00
0
27.0
28.0
29.0
30.0
31.0
32.0
XPD
SPP8/01
33.0
34.0

Fig. A.7 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B

60
50
40
TYPE
30
std
FB
hp
grid
20
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

Annex B - 1.8 GHz (1700-1900 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. B.1 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .96

Mean = 2.81
N = 109.00
0
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
SIZE
Fig. B.2 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

30
20
Count
10
0
1.2
1.8
2.0
2.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
3.0
3.7
4.6

Fig. B.3 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

20
10
Std. Dev = 3.42

Mean = 31.4
N = 109.00
0
20.0
22.0
21.0
24.0
23.0
26.0
25.0
28.0
27.0
30.0
29.0
32.0
31.0
34.0
33.0
36.0
35.0
37.0
GAIN
Fig. B.4 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 2.09
Mean = 4.4
N = 109.00
0
2.0
4.0
3.0
6.0
5.0
8.0
7.0
10.0
9.0
12.0
11.0
BEAM
SPP8/01
10
14.0
13.0
15.0

Fig. B.5 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 7.42
Mean = 44.0
N = 109.00
0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
55.0
60.0
FB
Fig. B.6 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = 2.73
Mean = 30.4
N = 109.00
0
20.0
22.5
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
XPD
SPP8/01
11
35.0
37.5
40.0

Fig. B.7 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

60
50
40
TYPE
30
std
FB
hp
20
grid
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
12
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

Annex C 2.1 GHz (1900-2300 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. C.1 - 2.1 GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .93

Mean = 2.82
N = 84.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
SIZE
Fig. C.2 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

30
20
Count
10
0
.6
.9
1.2
1.8
2.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
13
2.4
3.0
3.7
4.0
4.6

Fig. C.3 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 3.29

Mean = 32.6
N = 84.00
0
21.0
23.0
22.0
25.0
24.0
27.0
26.0
29.0
28.0
31.0
30.0
33.0
32.0
35.0
34.0
37.0
36.0
GAIN
Fig. C.4 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = 4.46
Mean = 4.5
N = 84.00
0
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
BEAM
SPP8/01
14
30.0
35.0
40.0

Fig. C.5 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 8.14

Mean = 46.2
N = 84.00
0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0
FB
Fig. C.6 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

60
50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 2.28

Mean = 29.9
N = 84.00
0
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
15
37.5
40.0

Fig. C.7 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

70
60
50
40
TYPE
uhp
30
std
FB
hp
grid
20
0
SIZE
SPP8/01
16

Annex D 3.8 GHz (3580-4200 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. D.1 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .88

Mean = 3.17
N = 101.00
0
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
SIZE
Fig. D.2 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

26
24
22
20
18
16
Count
14
12
10
1.8
2.4
3.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
17
3.7
4.6

Fig. D.3 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 2.43

Mean = 39.16
N = 101.00
0
34.00 35.00 36.00 37.00 38.00 39.00 40.00 41.00 42.00
34.50 35.50 36.50 37.50 38.50 39.50 40.50 41.50 42.50
GAIN
Fig. D.4 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = .57

Mean = 1.88
N = 101.00
0
1.00
1.25
1.50 1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50 2.75
BEAM
SPP8/01
18
3.00
3.25

Fig. D.5 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

20
10
Std. Dev = 9.25

Mean = 59.8
N = 101.00
0
40.0
45.0
42.5
50.0
47.5
55.0
52.5
60.0
57.5
65.0
62.5
70.0
67.5
75.0
72.5
FB
Fig. D.6 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = 3.01
Mean = 31.3
N = 101.00
0
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
19
37.5
40.0

Fig. D.7 - 3.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter/type vs F/B

80
70
60
50
TYPE
40
uhp
FB
std
hp
30
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
SIZE
SPP8/01
20
4.0
4.5
5.0

Annex E 6 GHz (5925-6425 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. E.1 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = .93
Mean = 2.9
N = 199.00
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
SIZE
Fig. E.2 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

50
40
30
20
Count
10
0
.6
1.2
1.8
2.3
SIZE
SPP8/01
21
2.4
3.0
3.7
4.6

Fig. E.3 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 2.97
Mean = 42.4
N = 199.00
0
29.0
31.0
30.0
33.0
32.0
35.0
34.0
37.0
36.0
39.0
38.0
41.0
40.0
43.0
42.0
45.0
44.0
47.0
46.0
GAIN
Fig. E.4 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

120
100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = .55

Mean = 1.32
N = 199.00
0
.50
1.50
1.00
2.50
2.00
3.50
3.00
4.50
4.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
22
5.50
5.00
6.00

Fig. E.5 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 10.96
Mean = 64.9
N = 199.00
0
40.0
45.0
50.0 55.0
60.0
65.0
70.0 75.0
80.0
85.0
FB
Fig. E.6 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

140
120
100
80
60
40
Std. Dev = 2.90
20
Mean = 31.3
N = 199.00
0
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
23
37.5
40.0

Fig. E.7 - 6.0GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

90
80
70
60
50
TYPE
uhp
40
FB
std
hp
30
0
SIZE
SPP8/01
24

Annex F 6.7 GHz (6425-7110 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. F.1 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = .98
Mean = 2.8
N = 167.00
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
SIZE
Fig. F.2 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

40
30
Count
20
10
1.2
1.8
2.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
25
3.0
3.7
4.6

Fig. F.3 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 3.14

Mean = 42.64
N = 167.00
0
.5
47
0
.5
46
0
.5
45
0
.5
44
0
.5
43
0
.5
42
0
.5
41
0
.5
40
0
.5
39
0
.5
38
0
.5
37
0
.5
36
0
.5
35
GAIN
Fig. F.4 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .50
Mean = 1.27
N = 167.00
0
.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
26
2.25
2.50
2.75

Fig. F.5 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 9.64
Mean = 64.1
N = 167.00
0
42.5
47.5
45.0
52.5
50.0
57.5
55.0
62.5
60.0
67.5
65.0
72.5
70.0
77.5
75.0
82.5
80.0
FB
Fig. F.6 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

140
120
100
80
60
40
Std. Dev = 2.77
20
Mean = 30.9
N = 167.00
0
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
27
37.5
40.0

Fig. F.7 - 6.7GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B (dB)

90
80
70
60
TYPE
50
uhp
FB
std
hp
40
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
28
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

Annex G 7.5 GHz (7425-7725 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. G.1 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = 1.08
Mean = 2.7
N = 213.00
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
SIZE
Fig. G.2 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

50
40
30
20
Count
10
0
.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
29
3.0
3.7
4.6

Fig. G.3 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 3.89
Mean = 42.9
N = 213.00
0
30.0
32.0
34.0 36.0
31.0 33.0
35.0
38.0
40.0 42.0
37.0 39.0
41.0
44.0
46.0 48.0
43.0 45.0
47.0
49.0
GAIN
Fig. G.4 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = .68
Mean = 1.24
N = 213.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
30
3.50
4.00
4.50

Fig. G.5 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

60
50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 8.92

Mean = 63.8
N = 213.00
0
35.0
40.0
45.0 50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0 70.0
75.0
80.0
FB
Fig. G.6 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

200
100
Std. Dev = 3.00

Mean = 30.6
N = 213.00
0
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
31
37.5
40.0

Fig. G.7 - 7.5GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

80
70
60
50
TYPE
40
uhp
FB
std
hp
30
0
SIZE
SPP8/01
32

Annex H 8 GHz (7725-8275 MHz) antenna statistics

Fig. H.1 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
70
60
50
40
30
20
Std. Dev = 1.09
10
Mean = 2.7
N = 169.00
0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
SIZE
Fig. H.2 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

40
30
20
Count
10
0
.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
33
3.0
3.7
4.6

Fig. H.3 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 3.90
Mean = 43.5
N = 169.00
0
31.0
33.0
32.0
35.0
34.0
37.0
36.0
39.0
38.0
41.0
40.0
43.0
42.0
45.0
44.0
47.0
46.0
49.0
48.0
GAIN
Fig. H.4 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

70
60
50
40
30
20
Std. Dev = .67
10
Mean = 1.20
N = 169.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
34
3.50
4.00
4.50

Fig. H.5 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 9.13
Mean = 63.8
N = 169.00
0
35.0
40.0
45.0 50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0 70.0
75.0
80.0
FB
Fig. H.6 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

140
120
100
80
60
40
Std. Dev = 2.63
20
Mean = 30.7
N = 169.00
0
25.0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
35
37.5
40.0

Fig. H.7 - 8GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

80
70
60
50
TYPE
40
uhp
FB
std
hp
30
0
SIZE
SPP8/01
36

Annex I 10 GHz (10.5-10.68 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. I.1 - 10GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .94
Mean = 2.19
N = 180.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
SIZE
Fig. I.2 -- 10GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

50
40
30
20
Count
10
0
.6
.8
.9
1.2
SIZE
SPP8/01
37
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.7

Fig. I.3 - 10GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dB)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 4.34
Mean = 44.1
N = 180.00
0
33.0
35.0
34.0
37.0
36.0
39.0
38.0
41.0
40.0
43.0
42.0
45.0
44.0
47.0
46.0
49.0
48.0
50.0
GAIN
Fig. I.4 - 10GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = .68
Mean = 1.17
N = 180.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
BEAM
SPP8/01
38
3.00
3.50

Fig. I.5 - 10GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 10.45
Mean = 63.7
N = 180.00
0
40.0
45.0
50.0 55.0
60.0
65.0
70.0 75.0
80.0
85.0
FB
Fig. I.6 - 10GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

160
140
120
100
80
60
40
Std. Dev = 2.94
20
Mean = 31.2
N = 180.00
0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
39
40.0

Fig. I.7 - 10GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

90
80
70
60
50
TYPE
uhp
40
FB
std
hp
30
.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
SIZE
SPP8/01
40
3.0
3.5
4.0

Annex J 11 GHz (10.7-11.7GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. J.1 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .95

Mean = 2.20
N = 125.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
SIZE
Fig. J.2 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

30
20
Count
10
0
.6
.9
1.2
1.8
SIZE
SPP8/01
41
2.4
3.0
3.7

Fig. J.3 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 4.29

Mean = 44.6
N = 125.00
0
34.0
36.0
35.0
38.0
37.0
40.0
39.0
42.0
41.0
44.0
43.0
46.0
45.0
48.0
47.0
50.0
49.0
GAIN
Fig. J.4 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

60
50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .65

Mean = 1.09
N = 125.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
42
2.50
3.00

Fig. J.5 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 10.90
Mean = 65.5
N = 125.00
0
40.0
45.0
50.0 55.0
60.0
65.0
70.0 75.0
80.0
85.0
FB
Fig. J.6 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

120
100
80
60
40
20
Std. Dev = 3.06

Mean = 31.1
N = 125.00
0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
43
40.0

Fig. J.7 - 11GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

90
80
70
60
TYPE
50
uhp
FB
std
hp
40
.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
SIZE
SPP8/01
44
3.0
3.5
4.0

Annex K 13 GHz (12.75-13.25GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. K.1 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .95
Mean = 1.92
N = 144.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
SIZE
Fig. K.2 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

40
30
20
Count
10
0
.6
.9
1.2
1.8
SIZE
SPP8/01
45
2.4
3.0
3.7

Fig. K.3 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 4.90
Mean = 44.2
N = 144.00
0
35.0
37.0
36.0
39.0
38.0
41.0
40.0
43.0
42.0
45.0
44.0
47.0
46.0
49.0
48.0
51.0
50.0
GAIN
Fig. K.4 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

70
60
50
40
30
20
Std. Dev = .72
10
Mean = 1.18
N = 144.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
46
2.50
3.00

Fig. K.5 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 9.41
Mean = 62.2
N = 144.00
0
40.0
45.0
50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0
70.0
75.0
80.0
FB
Fig. K.6 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

140
120
100
80
60
40
Std. Dev = 2.75
20
Mean = 30.3
N = 144.00
0
25.0
30.0
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
47
40.0

Fig. K.7 - 13GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

90
80
70
60
TYPE
50
uhp
FB
std
hp
40
.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
SIZE
SPP8/01
48
3.0
3.5
4.0

Annex L 15 GHz (14.5-15.35GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. L.1 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .79

Mean = 1.49
N = 83.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
SIZE
Fig. L.2 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

20
Count
10
0
.3
.6
.8
.9
SIZE
SPP8/01
49
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0

Fig. L.3 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

20
10
Std. Dev = 5.23

Mean = 42.9
N = 83.00
0
30.0 32.0 34.0 36.0 38.0 40.0 42.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 50.0
GAIN
Fig. L.4 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .87
Mean = 1.36
N = 83.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
50
3.50
4.00
4.50

Fig. L.5 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

12
10
Std. Dev = 9.63

Mean = 60.6
N = 83.00
0
42.5
47.5
45.0
52.5
50.0
57.5
55.0
62.5
60.0
67.5
65.0
72.5
70.0
75.0
FB
Fig. L.6 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

60
50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 2.54

Mean = 31.1
N = 83.00
0
27.5
30.0
32.5
35.0
XPD
SPP8/01
51
37.5
40.0

Fig. L.7 - 15GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

80
70
60
TYPE
50
uhp
FB
std
40
hp
0.0
.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
52
2.5
3.0
3.5

Annex M 18 GHz (17.7-19.7 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. M.1 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .61
Mean = 1.12
N = 85.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
SIZE
Fig. M.2 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

30
20
Count
10
0
.3
.5
.6
.8
SIZE
SPP8/01
53
.9
1.2
1.8
2.4

Fig. M.3 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

20
10
Std. Dev = 5.16

Mean = 42.6
N = 85.00
0
33.0
35.0
34.0
37.0
36.0
39.0
38.0
41.0
40.0
43.0
42.0
45.0
44.0
47.0
46.0
49.0
48.0
51.0
50.0
GAIN
Fig. M.4 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = .89

Mean = 1.42
N = 85.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
BEAM
SPP8/01
54
3.00
3.50

Fig. M.5 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

16
14
12
10
8
6
4
Std. Dev = 7.93
Mean = 61.7
N = 85.00
0
45.0
50.0
47.5
55.0
52.5
60.0
57.5
65.0
62.5
70.0
67.5
75.0
72.5
77.5
FB
Fig. M.6 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 1.64
Mean = 31.3
N = 85.00
0
30.0
32.0
34.0
XPD
SPP8/01
55
36.0

Fig. M.7 - 18GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

80
70
60
TYPE
50
uhp
FB
std
40
hp
0.0
.5
1.0
1.5
SIZE
SPP8/01
56
2.0
2.5

Annex N 22 GHz (21.2-23.6 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. N.1 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
30
20
10
Std. Dev = .52

Mean = 1.04
N = 80.00
0
.25
.50
.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
SIZE
Fig. N.2 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

30
20
Count
10
0
.3
.5
.6
.8
SIZE
SPP8/01
57
.9
1.2
1.8

Fig. N.3 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = 4.77

Mean = 43.6
N = 80.00
0
34.0
36.0
35.0
38.0
37.0
40.0
39.0
42.0
41.0
44.0
43.0
46.0
45.0
48.0
47.0
50.0
49.0
GAIN
Fig. N.4 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

30
20
10
Std. Dev = .72

Mean = 1.23
N = 80.00
0
.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
58
2.50
3.00

Fig. N.5 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

20
10
Std. Dev = 7.13

Mean = 64.0
N = 80.00
0
50.0 52.5 55.0 57.5 60.0 62.5 65.0 67.5 70.0 72.5 75.0
FB
Fig. N.6 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

50
40
30
20
10
Std. Dev = 1.37
Mean = 31.2
N = 80.00
0
30.0
32.0
34.0
XPD
SPP8/01
59
36.0

Fig. N.7 - 22GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

80
70
60
TYPE
50
uhp
FB
std
40
hp
.2
.4
.6
.8
1.0
SIZE
SPP8/01
60
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0

Annex O 26 GHz (24.5-26.5 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. O.1 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
14
12
10
Std. Dev = .31
Mean = .64
N = 30.00
0
.25
.50
.75
1.00
1.25
SIZE
Fig. O.2 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

12
10
Count
0
.3
.5
.6
SIZE
SPP8/01
61
.8
.9
1.2

Fig. O.3 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dB)

12
10
Std. Dev = 4.09

Mean = 40.6
N = 30.00
0
35.0
37.0
36.0
39.0
38.0
41.0
40.0
43.0
42.0
45.0
44.0
47.0
46.0
GAIN
Fig. O.4 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

10
2
Std. Dev = .70
Mean = 1.60
N = 30.00
0
.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
BEAM
SPP8/01
62
2.25
2.50
2.75

Fig. O.5 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

8
2
Std. Dev = 5.23
Mean = 65.5
N = 30.00
0
52.5
55.0
57.5
60.0
62.5
65.0
67.5
70.0
72.5
FB
Fig. O.6 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

16
14
12
10
6
4
Std. Dev = 1.42
Mean = 30.2
N = 30.00
0
28.0
29.0
30.0
31.0
XPD
SPP8/01
63
32.0

Fig. O.7 - 26GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

80
70
60
TYPE
FB
std
hp
50
.2
.4
.6
.8
SIZE
SPP8/01
64
1.0
1.2
1.4

Annex P 38 GHz (37.5-39.5 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. P.1 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
8
2
Std. Dev = .16
Mean = .43
N = 16.00
0
.13
.25
.38
.50
.63
SIZE
Fig. P.2 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

8
7
6
5
Count
1
0
.2
.3
.5
SIZE
SPP8/01
65
.6

Fig. P.3 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

8
2
Std. Dev = 3.21
Mean = 41.4
N = 16.00
0
34.0
36.0
38.0
40.0
42.0
44.0
GAIN
Fig. P.4 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

10
2
Std. Dev = .67
Mean = 1.48
N = 16.00
0
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
BEAM
SPP8/01
66
3.00
3.50

Fig. P.5 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

10
2
Std. Dev = 4.60
Mean = 60.4
N = 16.00
0
45.0
50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0
FB
Fig. P.6 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

10
2
Std. Dev = 1.31
Mean = 29.6
N = 16.00
0
28.0
29.0
30.0
31.0
XPD
SPP8/01
67
32.0

Fig. P.7 - 38GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

70
60
50
TYPE
FB
std
hp
40
.1
.2
.3
.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
68
.5
.6
.7

Annex Q 50 GHz (50.4-51.15 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. Q.1 - 50GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = .30
N = 1.00
0.0
.30
SIZE
Fig. Q.2 - 50GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 40.0
N = 1.00
0.0
40.0
GAIN
SPP8/01
69

Fig. Q.3 - 50GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 1.50
N = 1.00
0.0
1.50
BEAM
Fig. Q.4 - 50GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 52.5
N = 1.00
0.0
52.5
FB
SPP8/01
70

Fig. Q.5 - 50GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 30.0
N = 1.00
0.0
30.0
XPD
Fig. Q.6 - 50GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

53.0
52.8
52.6
52.4
FB
52.2
TYPE
52.0
-.2
0.0
.2
.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
71
.6
.8

Annex R 58 GHz (57.2-58.2 GHz) antenna statistics

Fig. R.1 - 58GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)
1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = .30
N = 1.00
0.0
.30
SIZE
Fig. R.2 - 58GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 42.7
N = 1.00
0.0
42.7
GAIN
SPP8/01
72

Fig. R.3 - 58GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 1.10
N = 1.00
0.0
1.10
BEAM
Fig. R.4 - 58GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B Ratio (dB)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 62.0
N = 1.00
0.0
62.0
FB
SPP8/01
73

Fig. R.5 - 58GHz Parabolic Antennas - Cross-polar (dB)

1.2
1.0
.8
.6
.4
.2
Std. Dev = .
Mean = 30.0
N = 1.00
0.0
30.0
XPD
Fig. R.6 - 58GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

62.6
62.4
62.2
62.0
61.8
FB
61.6
TYPE
61.4
-.2
0.0
.2
.4
SIZE
SPP8/01
74
.6
.8

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Spectrum Planning Policy Report SPP8/2001

MICROWAVE FIXED SERVICES: SURVEY OF

- an ACA Information Paper

Radiofrequency Planning Group

Microwave fixed services: Survey of Commercially

PURPOSE AND SCOPE .................................................................................................................. 1

OVERVIEW OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ............................................................. 1

ANTENNA PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................. 1

1.5 GHz (1427-1535 MHz) Parabolic Antenna Statistics

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

2. Overview of the information provided

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

histogram of antenna models by reflector diameter (m);

Catalog 37/38, Andrew Corporation.

Catalog 960, Gabriel Electronics Inc.

Microwave Antennas, edition 1, Radio Frequency Systems.

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

ATTACHMENT 1 Technical characteristics of commercially

Mean std. Dev.

Front-to-back Ratio (dB)

Table 1. Commercial model antenna parameters - statistical summary

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Sample Size (# antenna models)

Table 1. Commercial model antenna parameters - statistical summary

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Annex A - 1.5 GHz (1427-1535 MHz) antenna statistics 2

Fig. A.2 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

2 Based on a (2001) survey of major antenna manufacturers catalogue information.

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. A.3 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

Fig. A.4 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. A.5 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

Std. Dev = 6.35

Fig. A.6 - 1.5 GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

Std. Dev = 1.50

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. A.7 - 1.5GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Annex B - 1.8 GHz (1700-1900 MHz) antenna statistics

Std. Dev = .96

Fig. B.2 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. B.3 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

Std. Dev = 3.42

Fig. B.4 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. B.5 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

Fig. B.6 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. B.7 - 1.8GHz Parabolic Antennas Diameter/type vs F/B ratio

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Annex C 2.1 GHz (1900-2300 MHz) antenna statistics

Std. Dev = .93

Fig. C.2 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Diameter (m)

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. C.3 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Gain (dBi)

Std. Dev = 3.29

Fig. C.4 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by Beamwidth (degrees)

Microwave fixed services: survey of commercially

Fig. C.5 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - by F/B ratio (dB)

Std. Dev = 8.14

Fig. C.6 - 2.1GHz Parabolic Antennas - cross-polar (dB)