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Sqish Spec
Input Satellite Frequency 10.7 - 12.75 GHz
Polarization Dual Linear (Horizontal & Vertical)
Antenna Gain 33dBi at 12.7GHz
Size (W x D x H) 475 x 259 x 74mm
LNB 1 1 Output Switchable: H/V, high/low band
LNB 2 2 Output Switchable: H/V, high/low band
LNB 4 4 Output Switchable: H/V, high/low band
Changeover Low Band/High Band 0/22KHz Tone Switching
LNB Output Frequency 950-1950/1100-2150MHz
L.O. Frequency 9.75/10.6GHz
LNB Noise Figure @ +25°C 0.7dB Typ
Phase Noise minus 80dBc/Hz (@10KHz)
minus 95dBc/Hz (@100KHz)
minus 110dBc/Hz (@1MHz)
Input VSWR 2.5:1 Typ
Image Rejection 40dB Min
Conversion Gain 55dB Typ
Output VSWR 2:1 Typ
Gain Flatness 6dB p-p Max
Power Supply Vertical +12 to +14V (13V DC Typ)
Horizontal +16 to +19V (18V DC Typ)
Output impedance/Connector 75ohm/F-Type Female
Current Consumption 150mA Max
Operation Temperature -30°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +80°C