Product Specifications

VHLP2
VHLP2--18/C
0.6 m | 2 ft ValuLine® High Performance Low Profile Antenna, single-polarized,
17.700–19.700 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 2.1 °
Beamwidth, Vertical 2.1 °
Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) 30 dB
Electrical Compliance Brazil Anatel Class 2 | Canada SRSP 317.8 Part A | ETSI 302 217 Class
3 | US FCC Part 101A
Front-to-Back Ratio 67 dB
Gain, Low Band 38.6 dBi
Gain, Mid Band 39.0 dBi
Gain, Top Band 39.4 dBi
Operating Frequency Band 17.700 – 19.700 GHz
Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) 7204C
Return Loss 17.7 dB
VSWR 1.30

Mechanical Specifications
Fine Azimuth Adjustment ±15°
Fine Elevation Adjustment ±15°
Mounting Pipe Diameter 50 mm–120 mm | 2.0 in–4.7 in
Net Weight 8 kg | 17 lb
Side Struts, Included 0
Side Struts, Optional 0
Wind Velocity Operational 180 km/h | 112 mph
Wind Velocity Survival Rating 250 km/h | 155 mph

Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating

Axial Force (FA) 1290 N | 290 lbf

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Side Force (FS) 639 N | 144 lbf

Twisting Moment (MT) 395 N•m
Weight with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 21 kg | 46 lb
Zcg with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 106 mm | 4 in
Zcg without Ice 74 mm | 3 in

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Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Image

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Antenna Dimensions And Mounting Information

* 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 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

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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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