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Index page

Advanced Dipole Technology 3 – 10

Advantages of Kathrein’s Dual Band XPol Antennas (XXPol) 11

General construction of Kathrein’s XXPol 65° Antennas 12

Currently available product range of Kathrein’s 65° XXPol Antennas 13

Additional available versions 14 – 16

TETRA / TETRAPOL Technology 17

Kathrein’s Base Station Antennas for TETRA / TETRAPOL 18 – 22

Indoor Environment 23 – 25

New antennas and accessories 26 – 28

Third-Generation Mobile Communications UMTS 29 – 31

Product range and contact 32

Technical Information in the next edition:

❐ Information about Intermodulation

❐ GSM-R / GPS-antennas

❐ The influence of reflections on radiation patterns

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the challenge arising from our own motto. One of our basic principles is to look always
for the best solution in order to satisfy our customers.
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Advanced Dipole Technology
1. Introduction
The dipole is the oldest and most approved radia-
ting element in the field of mobile communication.
It is the basis for nearly every professional anten-
na type such as the yagi antenna, the log. peri-
odic antenna, and particular the panel antenna.
The latest development of panel antennas leads
to the sophisticated technology of slanted dual
polarization (Xpol).
Is the dipole technology suitable to fulfil the
growing and stringent requirements ? Can
2. Kathreins’s dipole based Xpol-antenna design
2.1 General description
Electrical :
Xpol antennas consist of two independently wor-
king slanted dipole systems, one for
+45° polarization and the other for -45° polariza-
tion.
The dipoles are symmetrically positioned in front
of a reflector screen. Both the power distribution
and the impedance transformation are carried out
by a low loss cable harness. Additional elements
for beam-shaping and isolation perfect the
design.
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these odd metal structures still compete with
newer solutions like the patch radiator on a
printed board ?
The answer is definitely yes ! This article will
show that the dipole technology more than other
concepts provide the flexibility to perfect certain
characteristics without the effect of destroying
others. This feature is specific important for the
design of dual band cross-polarized antennas.
Mechanical:
The radome consists of a completely closed self-
supporting fiber-glass profile, into which the metal
parts are inserted. There are no drill-holes at all in
the profile, which is closed by two end caps with
short sealing rings. This concept offers ideal
permanent protection against environmental
influences and increases the
mechanical stability.
The improved separation of the electrical and the
mechanical function facilitates the optimization of
particular performances.
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2.2. Outstanding characteristics

2.2.1 Symmetrical construction

Xpol antennas are available with horizontal half
power beam widths of 65° and 90°. Starting from
a standard vertical polarized antenna, the requi-
red dipole-pair for 65° and the single dipole for
90° are rotated by +45° and -45°, resulting in
orthogonal polarizations (see fig. 1).
While the dipoles of the 90° type form an „X“ on
which the expression Xpol antenna is based, the
basic 65° dipole system is a rhomb.
Both designs are fully symmetrical referred to
the center line of the reflector screen, which is
the basic condition for symmetrical horizontal
radiation patterns .

Fig. 1: General construction of Xpol-antennas

65° Half-power Beam Width 90° Half-power Beam Width

Reflector

Dipole
system

Feeding
harness

-45˚ +45˚ -45 +45˚

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2.2.2 Beam-shaping
The dipole technology offers a high flexibility in
modeling the radiation patterns.
Beam width and shape are defined by the dipole
position to the reflector and the reflector dimen-
sions. Particular the vertical edges of the reflector
screen have a decisive influence on vertically
polarized components.
For slanted polarizations, consisting of vertical
and horizontal components, parasitic elements in
the reflector screen as further beam-shaping ele-
ments are added, which mainly have an effect on
horizontally polarized components.
Thus already the patterns of the basic dipole
system are optimized, which means a great
benefit in combining them. The quality of the
resulting pattern is improved regarding sidelobes
Fig. 2: Vertical (V) and horizontal (H) components and resulting polarizations:
a) Equal amplitudes (V=1/H=1) → orthogonal polarizations
+45˚ V V -45˚
H -H
b) Different amplitudes (V=1/H=0.7) → non-orthogonal polarizations
+35˚ V V -35˚
H -H
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and gain, and the required number of single ele-
ments is minimized (see item 2.2.4.).
In addition, with the separate adjustability of the
vertical and the horizontal components, the resul-
ting polarizations are controllable.
Orthogonal polarizations provide the best pola-
rization diversity gain results, therefore the hori-
zontal radiation patterns for the vertical and the
horizontal component are standard measure-
ments for Xpol antennas.
If the patterns half power beam widths and there-
by the gain values resp. the amplitudes are iden-
tical, the polarizations are orientated +/- 45° and
consequently orthogonal (fig. 2).
90˚
70˚
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A perfect polarization orthogonality results in a
high cross-polar ratio (CPR), which is determined
by measuring the horizontal radiation patterns
with the operating polarizations +45° and -45°.
The CPR compares the level difference between
the similar polarized signals (co-polar) and the
dissimilar polarized signals (cross-polar) of the
2.2.3 High isolation between the two antenna systems
The polarization diversity technology assigns
both systems of an Xpol-antenna to work in the
Rx- and Tx-mode simultaneously. Therefore a
minimum isolation of 30 dB between the antenna
inputs is required.
Kathrein’s dipole design guarantees a min. isola-
tion of 32 dB. Measurements of each antenna
2.2.4 Low-loss power distribution by cables
Low-loss flexible semi-rigid coax cables distribu-
te the power to each dipole and take care of the
impedance transformation. The diameter of the
cables (and the corresponding attenuation)
varies with the application, diameters of 0.250″,
0.141″ and 0.085″ are in operation.
This system produces only a minimal attenuation,
which will become apparent by comparing it with
a printed circuit solution. As a standard the corre-
sponding cross-section of the conductive lines is
between the 0.085″ and the 0.141″ cable.
In addition these lines are open and radiate a part
of the power, which causes further losses.
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radiated wave. A high CPR stands for a high
uncorrelation of the two signals and consequent-
ly for a good polarization diversity performance.
The dipole design provides excellent values also
apart from the main direction (coverage sector
width +/- 60°) and even at +/- 90° (see item 4)!
during the production show a typical value of 35
dB !
Within the basic dipole system („X“ and „rhomb“),
the symmetrical construction provides high isola-
tion, while the isolation from one bay to the next
is improved by patented decoupling measures.
That means, to reach the same gain values,
antennas using a printed board power distribution
have to compensate the higher losses by additio-
nal bays of radiating elements! This results in a
roughly 20% higher vertical antenna length and a
smaller vertical beam width.
Another advantage of the cable harness is the
flexibility regarding versions with electrical down-
tilt. The required variation of the phase relations
between the radiating elements is carried out
easily by changing the length of the cables. It is
not necessary to redesign the entire antenna.

2.2.5 Low intermodulation products
Since more than 15 years Kathrein is doing rese-
arch on the reduction of intermodulation (IM) pro-
ducts. There was already a self-designed measu-
ring device for IM products at 450 MHz with a
dynamic range of 160 dB in operation, when such
a device was not available on the market.
The extremely valuable experiences flowed into
the antenna design and determine for example
the applied material, the possible material combi-
nations and how a contact between two parts
2.2.6 Continuance of the electrical parameters against enviromental influences
Antennas are confronted with all the environ-
mental influences such as cold and hot tempera-
tures, rain, ice, snow, lightning and high wind
velocities.
Kathrein antennas are well prepared, the mecha-
nical design is based on the environmental con-
ditions according to ETS 300 019-1-4.
Regarding the deviation of the electrical parame-
ters, especially rain, ice and snow on the radome
may cause problem because of their dielectric
parameters. Due to the fact that the antenna dep-
ths became smaller and smaller, this dielectric
load is very close to the radiating elements, wor-
king as an additional capacity. Consequently the
operational frequency range is shifted, which
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should look like.
Kathrein antennas provide a typical 3rd order
IM-products attenuation of -150 dBc using two
transmitters with an output power of 20 W
(43 dBm) each.
goes together with the deterioration of electrical
parameters like VSWR, isolation and CPR.
The Kathrein dipole technology is highly resistant
against rain, ice and snow. Dipoles are very slim
structures with a small surface and therefore the
occurring additional capacity is relatively low.
Due to their larger surface, the capacity in-
fluence on patches is much higher. For example,
a wet radome can change the isolation of a patch
antenna significantly, while a dipole antenna
reacts much more good natured.
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3. Typical measurements

The following antenna parameters have a decisive
influence on the network and are important for the
judgement of antennas :
1. Half power beam width for co-polar polarization
2. Half power beam width for vertical /
horizontal polarization
3. Front-to-back ratio - co-polar
4. Front-to-back ratio - total power
5. Cross-polar ratio
For a high cross-polar attenuation the half power
beam widths of the three polarization components
co-polar, vertical and horizontal are similar. This fea-
ture is perfectly performed by Kathrein´s Xpol-
antennas and consequently there is no need for net-
work planning reasons to differentiate between the
above polarization components.
These measurements also provide the front-to-back
ratio, which is an important feature for the network
planning. The front-to-back ratio can be determi-
ned as the worst case of either the vertical or the
horizontal polarized components. It is only requi-
red to calculate the total power, if the two compo-
nents have similar levels. In case of identical
levels, the total power value is 3 dB less compa-
red to the individual components.
Xpol dipole antennas provide typical front-to-back
ratios of 24 – 30 dB total power.
The following figures show the co-polar and
cross-polar as well as the vertical and horizontal
polarized patterns of 65° and 90° antennas.
Beside the symmetry of the patterns, the scalar
printout with a linear scale in dB shows clearly the
cross-polar ratio in each azimuth direction. The
dipole design provides excellent values also
apart from the main direction and even at +/- 90°!
Please note as well the high front-to-back ratio for
the co-polar and the cross-polar signal.

Fig. 3: Typical horizontal co-polar and cross-polar pattern for 65° beam width (measurement)

XPol A-Panel 800/900 65˚ 17dBi

horizontal radiation pattern
co-pol
cross-pol
120˚-sector
0
-5
relative gain [dB]

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180 -120 -60 0 60 120 180
azimuth [deg]
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Fig. 4: Typical 65° horizontal pattern of vertical and horizontal polarized component (measurement)

XPol A-Panel 800/900 65˚ 17dBi

horizontal radiation pattern
hor. polarized
vert. polarized
120˚-sector
0
-5
relative gain [dB]

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180 -120 -60 0 60 120 180
azimuth [deg]

Fig. 5: Typical horizontal co-polar and cross-polar pattern for 90° beam width (measurement)

XPol A-Panel 800/900 90˚ 17dBi

horizontal radiation pattern
co-pol
cross-pol
120˚-sector
0
-5
relative gain [dB]

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180 -120 -60 0 60 120 180
azimuth [deg]

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Fig. 6: Typical 90° horizontal pattern of vertical and horizontal polarized components (measurement)

XPol A-Panel 800/900 90˚ 17dBi

horizontal radiation pattern
hor. polarized
vert. polarized
120˚-sector
0
-5
relative gain [dB]

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-180 -120 -60 0 60 120 180
azimuth [deg]

4. CPR against azimuth

As already mentioned, the dipole design provides tor, to rely on high CPR values and consequently
excellent CPR values not only in main direction on high diversity gains also at the sector edges,
but even at +/- 90°. where the antenna gain is already considerably
It is important for the coverage of a standard sec- reduced.

Fig. 7: CPR values against azimuth (according patterns fig. 3 and 4)

XPol A-Panel 800/900 65˚ 17dBi

Cross Polar Ratio

120˚-sector
30

25

20
CPR [dB]

15

10

0
-90 -60 -30 0 30 60 90

azimuth [deg]
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Advantages of Kathrein’s Dual Band XPol Antennas (XXPol)

Identical dimensions with pure GSM 900 antennas

Well approved X-Pol

A-Panel concept

New external
dual band combiner

1800 792902 1800

900 792902 900

Version without Version with

integrated combiner: integrated combiner:
four connectors two connectors
four feeder lines two feeder lines

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General construction of Kathrein’s XXPol 65° Antennas

reflector screen

λ (1800 MHz)

λ (900 MHz)

Cable harness

Dipole systems:

GSM 900 (+45˚)

GSM 900 (- 45˚)
GSM 1800 (+45˚)
GSM 1800 (- 45˚)

internal dual band combiner (optional)

GSM 900 (-45˚) GSM 900 (+45˚)

GSM 1800 (-45˚) GSM 1800 (+45˚)

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Currently available product range of Kathrein’s 65° XXPol Antennas

Models with Dual Band Combiner (2 inputs)

Kathrein Height Gain (dBi) Electr. downtilt Remarks

Type No. 900 / 1800 900 / 1800

741 316 656 mm 12.5 / 13 0 / 0 Serial production

741 320 1296 mm 15 / 16.5 0 / 0 Serial production

741 322 1936 mm 17 / 18 0 / 0 Serial production

741 324 2580 mm 18 / 19 0 / 0 On request

741 336 2580 mm 17.5 / 17.5 6 / 6 Serial production

Models without Dual Band Combiner (4 inputs)

Kathrein Height Gain (dBi) Electr. downtilt Remarks

Type No. 900 / 1800 900 / 1800

741 325 656 mm 12.5 / 13.5 0 / 0 Serial production

741 326 1296 mm 15 / 17 0 / 0 Serial production

741 327 1936 mm 17 / 18.5 0 / 0 Serial production

741 328 2580 mm 18 / 19.5 0 / 0 On request

741 344 2580 mm 17.5 / 18 6 / 6 Serial production

More XXpol models in development!

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Eurocell A-Panel GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
Dual Polarization – +45°/ -45° Polarization
65° Half-power Beam Width
Four independent systems: GSM 900 +45° Polarization
with integrated dual band combiner to one 7-16 female input
GSM 1800 +45° Polarization
GSM 900 –45° Polarization
with integrated dual band combiner to one 7-16 female input
GSM 1800 –45° Polarization
XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 C 65°/ 65° 12.5/13dBi

Type No. 741 316

Frequency range GSM 900: GSM 1800:

870 – 960 MHz 1710 – 1880 MHz
VSWR < 1.5 < 1.5
Gain 2 x 12.5 dBi 2 x 13 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω
Polarization +45°, -45° +45°, -45°
Front-to-back-ratio (copolar) > 30 dB > 30 dB
Half-power beam width +45°/ -45° +45°/ -45°
– Horizontal: 65° – Horizontal: 65°
– Vertical: 28° – Vertical: 19°
Max. power 250 Watt 150 Watt
(at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Isolation > 30 dB
Input 2 x 7-16 female
Connector position Bottom or top
Weight 7 kg
Wind load Frontal: 110 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral: 60 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 240 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Packing size 782 x 287 x 165 mm
Height/width/depth 656 / 262 / 116 mm

Four independent systems: GSM 900: +45° Polarization

GSM 900: –45° Polarization
GSM 1800: +45° Polarization
GSM 1800: –45° Polarization
XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 65°/ 65° 12.5/13.5dBi

Type No. 741 325

Frequency range GSM 900: GSM 1800:

870 – 960 MHz 1710 – 1880 MHz
VSWR < 1.5 < 1.5
Gain 2 x 12.5 dBi 2 x 13.5 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω
Polarization +45°, -45° +45°, -45°
Front-to-back-ratio (copolar) > 30 dB > 30 dB
Half-power beam width +45°/ -45° +45°/ -45°
– Horizontal: 65° – Horizontal: 65°
– Vertical: 28° – Vertical: 19°
Max. power per input 250 Watt 150 Watt
(at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Isolation > 30 dB (GSM 900 – GSM 900)9
> 30 dB (GSM 1800 – GSM 1800)
> 30 dB (GSM 900 – GSM 1800)
Input 4 x 7-16 female
Connector position Bottom or top
Weight 7 kg
Wind load Frontal: 110 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral: 60 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 240 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Packing size 782 x 287 x 165 mm
Height/width/depth 656 / 262 / 116 mm
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Eurocell A-Panel GSM 900 / 1800 MHz
Dual Polarization – +45°/ -45° Polarization
65° Half-power Beam Width
Four independent systems: GSM 900 +45° Polarization
with integrated dual band combiner to one 7-16 female input
GSM 1800 +45° Polarization
GSM 900 –45° Polarization
with integrated dual band combiner to one 7-16 female input
GSM 1800 –45° Polarization
XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 C 65°/ 60° 17.5/17.5dBi 6°T

Type No. 741 336

Frequency range GSM 900: GSM 1800:

870 – 960 MHz 1710 – 1880 MHz
VSWR < 1.5 < 1.5
Gain 2 x 17.5 dBi 2 x 17.5 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω
Polarization +45°, -45° +45°, -45°
Front-to-back-ratio (copolar) > 30 dB > 30 dB
Half-power beam width +45°/ -45° +45°/ -45°
– Horizontal: 65° – Horizontal: 60°
– Vertical: 7°, 6°T – Vertical: 6.5°, 6°T
Max. power per input 250 Watt 150 Watt
(at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Isolation > 30 dB
Input 2 x 7-16 female
Connector position Bottom
Weight 25 kg
Wind load Frontal: 470 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral: 280 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 1040 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Packing size 2692 x 287 x 165 mm
Height/width/depth 2580 / 262 / 116 mm

Four independent systems: GSM 900: +45° Polarization

GSM 900: –45° Polarization
GSM 1800: +45° Polarization
GSM 1800: –45° Polarization
XXPol A-Panel 900/1800 65°/ 60° 17.5/18dBi 6°T

Type No. 741 344

Frequency range GSM 900: GSM 1800:

870 – 960 MHz 1710 – 1880 MHz
VSWR < 1.5 < 1.5
Gain 2 x 17.5 dBi 2 x 18 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω
Polarization +45°, -45° +45°, -45°
Front-to-back-ratio (copolar) > 30 dB > 30 dB
Half-power beam width +45°/ -45° +45°/ -45°
– Horizontal: 65° – Horizontal: 60°
– Vertical: 7°, 6°T – Vertical: 6.5°, 6°T
Max. power per input 400 Watt 200 Watt
(at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Isolation > 30 dB (GSM 900 – GSM 900)9
> 30 dB (GSM 1800 – GSM 1800)
> 30 dB (GSM 900 – GSM 1800)
Input 4 x 7-16 female 741 336
Connector position Bottom
Weight 25 kg
Wind load Frontal: 470 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral: 280 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 1040 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Packing size 2692 x 287 x 165 mm
Height/width/depth 2580 / 262 / 116 mm
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Dual-Band Combiner
800 – 1000 / 1700 – 2000 MHz

The dual-band combiner can be used:

– to combine several transmitting and receiving frequencies in two frequency bands to a common feeder cable, to a broad-band antenna or to
a broad-band radiating cable at port 3,
– and, in reverse operating mode, to separate several transmitting or receiving frequencies into two frequency bands (base stations) at port 1
and port 2.

Design and construction:

The dual-band combiner consists of a low-pass filter (band 1) and a high-pass filter (band 2) in printed circuit technology. Both bands provide
a DC by-pass function to enable mast head amplifiers to be supplied with DC voltage.
The dual-band combiner is designed for use either as an indoor or outdoor device.

Type No. 792 902 792 903

Single Unit Double Unit

Pass band
Band 1 800 – 1000 MHz
Band 2 1700 – 2000 MHz
Insertion loss
Port 1 ↔ Port 3 Typically 0.15 dB ( 800 – 1000 MHz)
Port 2 ↔ Port 3 Typically 0.25 dB (1700 – 2000 MHz)
Isolation
Port 1 ↔ Port 2 > 45 dB ( 800 – 1000 MHz)
> 50 dB (1700 – 2000 MHz) 792 902
VSWR < 1.2 (800 – 1000 MHz / 17000 – 2000 MHz) Single Unit
Impedance 50 Ω
Input power
Band 1 < 250 W
Band 2 < 150 W
IM products < –160 dBc (3rd order; with 2 x 20 W)
Temperature range –55 ... +60 °C
Connectors 7-16 female, silver-plated
Version Indoor / outdoor (IP 66)
Special features DC by-pass function (max. 1000 mA)
Mounting Wall mounting: with 4 screws
(max. 8 mm diameter)
Mast mounting: with attached clamp set,
suitable for masts with 48 ... 130 mm diameter
Packing size Approx.
192 x 337 x 100 mm 192 x 337 x 160 mm
Dimensions (w x h x d) Approx.
126 x 274 x 62.5 mm 126 x 274 x 112 mm
(incl. mounting brackets) (incl. mounting brackets) 792 903
Weight 1.7 kg 3.3 kg Double Unit

Typical Attenuation Curves

Port 1 ↔ Port 3 Port 2 ↔ Port 3 Port 1 ↔ Port 3 Port 2 ↔ Port 3

0 0
Attenuation/dB

Attenuation/dB

10 0.1
A: 1800 – 1000 MHz
B: 1700 – 2000 MHz
20 0.2

30 0.3
A B
40 0.4
A B
50 0.5

60 0.6

70 0.7

80 0.8
A: 1800 – 1000 MHz
B: 1700 – 2000 MHz
90 0.9

100 1.0
500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500
Frequency/MHz Frequency/MHz

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TETRA / TETRAPOL Technology
The worldwide market for professional mobile com-
munication is estimated DEM 10.000 millions per
year. Around one third of this amount is for Europe.
A new digital standard shall replace the analog
systems.
This new standard is the basis for a paneuropean
Network.
The frequency bands for this purpose were fixed at:
1. 380 – 400 MHz for systems for police,
life-saving organisation, fire brigades, ...
2. 410 – 430 MHz for public purpose in the
industry
Two digital standards are in competition for the pre-
dominance in this big market. TETRA (TErrestrial
Trunked RAdio) and TETRAPOL. TETRA is stan-
dardised by ETSI (European Telecommunication
KATHREIN’s offer for TETRA / TETRAPOL
Kathrein offers omnidirectional antennas as well as
panel antennas for vertical polarization (half-power
beam widths 65°, 90° and 115°) and cross polariza-
tion (half-power beam width 65°) with lengths from
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Standard Institute) whereas TETRAPOL has the
bigger practical experience. About 30 TETRA-
POL-networks in 15 countries are working. But
since about one year, in several european coun-
tries also a TETRA-Network with international
roaming is just being build up.
The advantages of TETRA compared to GSM
are:
1. The possibilitiy to send statusmessages
2. Short data transfertimes (typical 100 msec)
3. Groupcalls
4. Individual signalling and access authorisation
for subscribers
5. Direct mode
6. High frequency economy
... and a few more.
1 m up to 2.6 m.
Of course all antennas are constructed in the well
approved Kathrein standard technology.
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Summary – Base Station Antennas for TETRA / TETRAPOL

Omnidirectional Antennas

Type Type No. Frequency Height

range

Omni 390 360° 5dBi K 75 15 37 380 – 400 MHz 1612 mm

Omni 390 360° 7.5dBi K 75 16 37 380 – 400 MHz 2840 mm

Omni 420 360° 8dBi 8.5°T 737 546 410 – 430 MHz 3110 mm

Directional Antennas

Type Type No. Frequency Height

range

Panel 390/420 65° 11dBi K 73 30 37 380 – 430 MHz 1000 mm

Panel 390/420 65° 14dBi K 73 33 37 380 – 430 MHz 2000 mm

Panel 390/420 115° 8.5dBi 739 504 380 – 430 MHz 974 mm

Panel 390/420 115° 11.5dBi 739 506 380 – 430 MHz 1934 mm

Panel 390/420 115° 12.5dBi 739 349 380 – 430 MHz 2574 mm

XPol Panel 390/450 65° 12dBi 741 515 380 – 470 MHz 1000 mm

XPol Panel 390/450 65° 15dBi 741 516 380 – 470 MHz 2000 mm

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380 – 400 MHz
K 75 15 37, K 75 16 37, 737 546

Omni 390 360° 5dBi

Omni 390 360° 7.5dBi
Omni 420 360° 8dBi 8.5°T

Type No. K 75 15 37 K 75 16 37 737 546

Frequency range 380 – 400 MHz 380 – 400 MHz 410 – 430 MHz
Gain 5 dBi 7.5 dBi 8 dBi
Downtilt 0° 0° 8.5°
Input 7-16 female
Connector position Bottom
VSWR < 1.5
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Max. power 500 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)

Height
Weight 5.5 kg 8 kg 9 kg
Windload (at 150 km/h) 140 N 220 N 240 N
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h 200 km/h 180 km/h
Radome diameter 51 mm 51 mm 51 mm
Packing size (mm) 1895 x 198 x 152 3316 x 148 x 112 3360 x 130 x 100
Height 1612 mm 2840 mm 3110 mm

Material: Radiator: Copper and brass.

Radome: Fiberglass, colour: Grey.
Base: Weather-proof aluminum.
Mounting kit, screws and nuts: Stainless steel.

Mounting: The antenna can be attached laterally at the

tip of a tubular mast of 50 – 94 mm diameter.

Grounding: The antenna is DC grounded via a copper tube

having a cross-sectional area of 22 mm2.
The inner conductor is coupled capacitively.

K 75 15 37 K 75 16 37 737 546
um
maximtop
mast
230

30°
15°
150

15°

10 10 10
dB

dB
dB

3 3 3
104
0 0 0

Vertical Pattern Vertical Pattern Vertical Pattern

8.5° electr. downtilt

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65° Half-power Beam Width
K 73 30 37, K 73 33 37

Panel 390/420 65° 11dBi

Panel 390/420 65° 14dBi

Type No. K73 30 37 K 73 33 37

Gain 11 dBi 14 dBi

Half-power beam width H-plane: 65° H-plane: 65°
E-plane: 38° E-plane: 19°
Input 7-16 female
Connector position Rearside
Frequency range 380 – 430 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Max. power 500 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Weight 12 kg 19 kg
Windload (at 150 km/h) Frontal: 550 N Frontal: 1100 N
Lateral: 220 N Lateral: 440 N
Rearside: 715 N Rearside: 1540 N
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h 180 km/h
Packing size (mm) 1062 x 562 x 274 2060 x 560 x 260
Height/width/depth 992 / 492 / 190 mm 2000 / 500 / 190 mm

Material: Radiators: Silver-plated copper.

Reflector screen: Weather-resistant aluminum.
Radome: Fiberglass, colour: Grey.
All screws and nuts: Stainless steel.

Ice protection: Due to the very sturdy antenna construction and

the protection of the radiating system by the
radome, the antenna remains operational even
under icy conditions.

Grounding: The metal parts of the antenna inclusive of

the mounting kit are DC grounded.
The inner conductor is also DC grounded.

K 73 30 37
K 73 33 37 K 73 30 37 K 73 33 37

65°

38° 19°

10 10
10
dB
dB

dB

3 3 3

0 0 0

Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern Vertical Pattern

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Eurocell Panel – Vertical Polarization
115° Half-power Beam Width
739 504, 739 506, 739 349

Panel 390/420 115° 8.5dBi

Panel 390/420 115° 11.5dBi
Panel 390/420 115° 12.5dBi

Type No. 739 504 739 506 739 349

Gain 8.5 dBi 11.5 dBi 12.5 dBi

Half-power beam width H-plane: 115° H-plane: 115° H-plane: 115°
E-plane: 38° E-plane: 19° E-plane: 15°
Input 7-16 female
Connector position Bottom
Frequency range 380 – 430 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Front-to-back ratio > 18 dB
Max. power 500 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Weight 4.5 kg 9 kg 12 kg
Windload (at 150 km/h) Frontal: 160 N Frontal: 340 N Frontal: 460 N
Lateral: 100 N Lateral: 220 N Lateral: 300 N
Rearside: 360 N Rearside: 750 N Rearside: 1020 N
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h 200 km/h 200 km/h
Packing size (mm) 1102 x 272 x 160 2062 x 272 x 160 2702 x 272 x 160
Height7width/depth 974 / 258 / 103 mm 1934 / 258 / 103 mm 2574 / 258 / 103 mm

Material: Radiator: Tin-plated copper.

Reflector screen: Weather-proof aluminum.
Radome: Fiberglass, colour: Grey.
All screws and nuts: Stainless steel.

Ice protection: Due to the very sturdy antenna construction and

the protection of the radiating system by the
radome, the antenna remains operational even
under icy conditions.

Grounding: The metal parts of the antenna including

the mounting kit and the inner conductor
are DC grounded.

739 504
739 506
739 349 739 504 739 506 739 349

115°

38° 19° 15°

10 10 10 10
dB
dB

dB
dB

3 3 3 3

0 0 0 0

Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern Vertical Pattern Vertical Pattern

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Panel – Dual Polarization
65° Half-power Beam Width
741 515, 741 516

XPol Panel 390/450 65° 12dBi

XPol Panel 390/450 65° 15dBi

Type No. 741 515 741 516

Gain 12 dBi 15 dBi

Half-power beam width ±45° polarization ±45° polarization
H-plane: 65° H-plane: 65°
E-plane: 36° E-plane: 18°
Front-to-back ratio >25 dB
Input 7-16 female
Connector position Rearside
Frequency range 380 – 470 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization +45°; -45°
Max. power 500 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Weight 12 kg 19 kg
Windload (at 150 km/h) Frontal: 550 N Frontal: 1100 N
Lateral: 220 N Lateral: 440 N
Rearside: 715 N Rearside: 1540 N
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h 180 km/h
Packing size (mm) 1062 x 562 x 274 2060 x 560 x 260
Height/width/depth 992 / 492 / 190 mm 2000 / 500 / 190 mm

Material: Radiators: Tin-plated copper.

Reflector screen: Weatherproof aluminum.
Radome: Fiberglass, colour: Grey.
All screws and nuts: Stainless steel.

Ice protection: Due to the very sturdy antenna construction and

the protection of the radiating system by the
radome, the antenna remains operational even
under icy conditions.

Grounding: The metal parts of the antenna including

the mounting kit and the inner conductors
are DC grounded.

741 515
741 516 741 515 741 516

65°
120°
36°
18°

10 10 10
dB

dB

dB

3 3 3

0 0 0

Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern Vertical Pattern

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Indoor Environment
Typical room
Indoor antennas just convert the RF power
1. Lots of reflections from the walls, ceiling,
floor, furniture and persons (see sketch
above), destroy the free space radiation
patterns and the corresponding antenna gain.
2. The dimensions of normal rooms do not fulfil
the far field conditions (distance to the
antennas more than 3 m for GSM 900,
respectively 1.5 m for GSM 1800).
3. Therefore the measured far field patterns do
not apply; specific radiation patterns and
gains provide no benefit within closed rooms.
Unobtrusive design
Most clients prefer unobtrusive antenna appea-
rance in indoor applications. Kathrein reacted on
this demand by redesigning the most sold indoor
antennas 737 602 and 738 749.
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2,5 m
Kathrein refers to this physical facts with its pre-
sent indoor program with mainly two omni versi-
ons for ceiling mounting and one directional
antenna for wall mounting.
Apart from single band antennas, also multiband
versions are available.
The shape of the new models 741 571 and
741 572 adapts perfectly to the requirements of
modern buildings. In addition these antennas are
multiband types operating from 824 – 2170 MHz
and suitable for UMTS as well.
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Flexible signal distribution with Splitters and Tappers

Especially for the signal distribution within bigger
buildings with lots of indoor antennas, it is neces-
sary to design an indoor network with more or
less similar signal levels in all floors. Therefore
Kathrein provides 2-, 3- and 4-way splitters and
splitters with unequal power splitting (“Tappers“).
The resulting distribution attenuation (valid for
both directions), are given with the following
survey:

Splitters Tappers
equal power ratio 2-way

2- way 1 -3 dB Power splitting 4/1 4 -1 dB

0 dB 0 dB

1 -3 dB 1 -7 dB

3- way 1 -4,7 dB Power splitting 10/1 10 -0,4 dB

0 dB 1 -4,7 dB 0 dB

1 -4,7 dB 1 -10,4 dB

4- way 1 -6 dB Power splitting 15/1 15 -0,1 dB

1 -6 dB
0 dB 0 dB
1 -6 dB
1 -6 dB 1 -15,1 dB

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Advanced Indoor System Dual Band

Similar signal levels in all floors (without cable losses)

6. Floor

4-way Splitter K63 22 64 1

-12,4 dB
5. Floor -6,4 dB

2-way Splitter
4-way Splitter K63 22 64 1
K 63 22 62 1 -6,4 dB

-12,4 dB

4. Floor -3,4 dB
4
2-way Tapper 4/1 2-way Splitter K63 22 62 1
1
K 63 23 60 61 -9,4 dB
-12,4 dB

3. Floor -2,4 dB
4
2-way Tapper 4/1
1 3-way Splitter K63 22 63 1
K 63 23 60 61 -8,4 dB

-13,1 dB
-1,4 dB
2. Floor
4
2-way Tapper 4/1 1 4-way Splitter K63 22 64 1
K 63 23 60 61 -7,4 dB

-13,4 dB
-0,4 dB
1. Floor
10
2-way Tapper 10/1
1 2-way Splitter K63 22 62 1
K 63 23 61 01 -10,4 dB

omni antenna for directional antenna for

ceiling mounting wall mounting
relative signal strength 0 dB
741572 -13,4 dB 738573

Combiner 792 902

GSM 900 GSM 1800

Base Station Base Station

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Indoor Omnidirectional Antennas – Multi-band
AMPS / CDMA / GSM / PDC / PCN / DECT / PCS / UMTS
Vertical Polarization
741 572, 741 571
● The antenna can be operated in all frequency ranges simultaneously.
● The antennas need no additional groundplane.

Indoor 800/2000 360° 2dBi

Indoor 900/2000 360° 2dBi
∅ 260 mm
Type No. 741 572 741 571

Frequency range 824 – 960 MHz 876 – 960 MHz

1425 – 2170 MHz 1710 – 2170 MHz
VSWR < 2.0: 824 – 960 MHz < 1.8: 876 – 890 MHz
< 2.0: 1425 – 1710 MHz < 1.6: 890 – 960 MHz
<1.6: 1710 – 1990 MHz < 1.6: 1710 – 1990 MHz
< 2.0: 1990 – 2170 MHz < 2.0: 1990 – 2170 MHz
Input 1 x N female
Gain 2 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical 741 572
Max. power (per band) 50 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Weight 400 g 300 g
Diameter 260 mm 210 mm
Height 78 mm (without connector)

Material: Base: Aluminum.

Protective housing: High impact polystyrol,
colour: White.
Additional painting is possible.

Mounting: Three holes in the base enable a mounting on

the ceiling. Two types of screws are supplied.
For the N connector a hole in the ceiling with a
diameter of 35 mm is required.

Grounding: All metal parts including the inner conductor are

DC grounded.

Available accessories: Broadband power splitters and tappers

(800 – 2200 MHz).

min. dia. 35 mm

N connector, female
dia. 160 mm
3 holes dia. 5 mm

Clip the protective housing into position after

the antenna has been mounted with the help
13 mm of the three supplied screws.

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Low-loss Power Splitters – Multi-band
800 – 2200 MHz
K 63 22 62 1, K 63 22 63 1, K 63 22 64 1
For indoor use.

2-way Splitter 800–2200

3-way Splitter 800–2200
4-way Splitter 800–2200

Type No. K 63 22 62 1 K 63 22 63 1 K 63 22 64 1

Connector N female
Max. power 100 W (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
For connecting ... antennas 2 3 4
Frequency range 800 – 2200 MHz
VSWR < 1.25 < 1.25 < 1.3
Impedance 50 Ω
Insertion loss < 0.05 dB
Weight appr. 0.6 kg
Profile cross-section 25 x 25 mm
Packing size 242 x 110 x 95 mm
Max. size 204 / 63 / 41 mm

Material: Housing: Aluminum.

Inner conductor: Brass.

DC capability: DC transmission between all terminations

(suitbale for remote power supply systems).

Input
K 63 22 64 1

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Low-loss Power Tappers – Multi-band
800 – 2200 MHz
K 63 23 60 61, K 63 23 61 01, K 63 23 61 51
For indoor use

P1
2-way-Tapper 800–2200 7.0 /1.0dB
2-way-Tapper 800–2200 10.4/0.4dB
2-way-Tapper 800–2200 15.1/0.1dB

Type No. K 63 23 60 61 K 63 23 61 01 K 63 23 61 51
P2
Tap Loss
Input ↔ P1 – 1.0 dB – 0.4 dB – 0.1 dB
Input ↔ P2 – 7.0 dB – 10.4 dB – 15.1 dB
Connector N female
Max. power 100 W (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
For connecting ... antennas 2
Frequency range 800 – 2200 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Impedance 50 Ω
Insertion loss < 0.05 dB
Weight appr. 0.5 kg
Profile cross-section 25 x 25 mm
Packing size 267 x 95 x 111 mm
Max. size 244 / 64 / 25 mm

Material: Housing: Aluminum.

Inner conductor: Brass.

Grounding: The inner conductor of output P2 is coupled

capacitively.

Input
K 63 23 60 61

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Third-Generation Mobile Communications – UMTS
Corporate
LAN Access
Internet
applications
3G
Network
Video Conference
Wireless Post Card and
Electronic Business Card
The impact of increasing data over the fixed net-
work and the explosion of mobile usage has
shown the trend for future high data mobile com-
munication. Therefore UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System) is the realisation of
a new generation of mobile communications
technology for a new world of combined fixed and
wireless mobile services and a broad offer of
communication services (see picture above).
Due to this fact, the requirements for UMTS are:
1. Provision of unified presentation of services to
the user in wireless and wired environment.
2. Mobile technology that supports a very broad
Kathrein’s offer for UMTS
Kathrein has early reacted on the new demand.
We already offer three antennas with vertical
polarisation for the established frequency band of
1920 – 2170 MHz, for tests and evaluation pur-
pose. Of course also dual polarized and multi
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Voice
ISDN / PSTN
Internet
Corporate
LAN
mix of communication services and
applications.
3. On-demand flexible bandwidth allocation and
in a wide variety of applications.
4. A standardisation that allows full roaming
where needed, but also responsive to pro-
prietary, innovative and niche markets.
Meanwhile all big system suppliers make exten-
sive trials on UMTS systems. Despite some
ongoing conflicts about existing patents for the
new standard, most commentators expect a start
of the new system as planned. In spring of the
year 2001, the japanese network operator NTT
Docomo intends to launch the first UMTS-Net.
band antennas are already in development.
Though it is a totally new frequency band, all
antennas appear in the well approved quality,
known from the GSM 900 and GSM 1800
Kathrein antenna program.
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Eurocell F-Panel UMTS – Vertical Polarization
60°/120° Half-power Beam Width
741 415 / 741 786

F-Panel 2000 60° 17.5dBi

Type No. 741 415

Input 7-16 female

Connector position Bottom or top
Frequency range 1920 – 2170 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Gain 17.5 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Front-to-back ratio > 25 dB
Half-power beam width H-plane: 60°/ E-plane: 8°
Max. power 200 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Weight 3.7 kg
Wind load Frontal: 190 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral: 40 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 230 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Packing size 1084 x 172 x 62 mm
Height/width/depth 982 / 155 / 36 mm

F-Panel 2000 120° 14.5dBi

Type No. 741 786

Input 7-16 female

Connector position Bottom or top
Frequency range 1920 – 2170 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Gain 14.5 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Front-to-back ratio > 18 dB
Half-power beam width H-plane: 120°/ E-plane: 8°
Max. power 200 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)
Weight 3.7 kg
Wind load Frontal: 190 N (at 150 km/h)
Lateral: 40 N (at 150 km/h)
Rearside: 230 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Packing size 1084 x 172 x 62 mm
Height/width/depth 982 / 155 / 36 mm

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Omnidirectional Antenna UMTS
Vertical Polarization
741 790

Omni 2000 360° 11dBi

Type No. 741 790

Input 7-16 female

Connector position Bottom
Frequency range 1920 – 2170 MHz
VSWR < 1.5
Gain 11 dBi
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Max. power 150 Watt (at 50 °C ambient temperature)

1390 mm
Weight 5 kg
Windload 120 N (at 150 km/h)
Max. wind velocity 200 km/h
Radome diameter 51 mm
Packing size 1570 x 148 x 112 mm
Height 1390 mm

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 Base station antennas
for mobile communication

Please contact for:

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Fax: (++49)8031/184-820
E-Mail: central.sales@kathrein.de

Technical Information:
Fax: (++49)8031/184-973
9985.711/0899/5/ZWT/PF

E-Mail: antennas.mobilcom@kathrein.de

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