18 - 42 GHz Circular Polarised Spiral Antenna

Antenna shown with PTFE Radome

Antenna shown without Radome

Model Number QSPCP18-42KRA#

# = LH or RH

Supplied with or without mounting flange Low Axial Ratio Suitable for use as a reflector feed Applications include use in EW radar detection, direction finding, spectrum monitoring or surveillance
The QSPCP18-42K ultra wide-band 18 - 42 GHz circular polarised spiral antenna is ideal for EW radar detection and direction finding due to its broad beamwidth and low squint and axial ratio. Its compact size combined with its wideband performance and either left or right hand circular polarisation capability makes this antenna extremely versatile. Due to the constant phase centre and wide bandwidth of the spiral antenna, it is ideally suited for use as a reflector feed.

Accessories
QTP-A QTP-B Economy Tripod Standard Tripod

Other models available

QSPCP18-42K# - 18 - 42 GHz Spiral, no Radome QSPCP2-18SLH - 2 - 18 GHz Left Hand CP QSPCP2-18SRH - 2 - 18 GHz Right Hand CP

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Data Sheet

Typical Specification
Frequency Gain 3dB Beamwidth Typical VSWR Axial Ratio Construction Power Handling Dimensions Connector Type Mounting Weight 18 - 42 GHz 1.5 to 7 dBiC 85 - 40 < 2.0 : 1 < 2 dB on boresight Aluminium / Plated Brass 2W c.w. 35.4 mm diameter x 52 mm length (With Mounting Plate) K type jack (2.92 mm) 6 holes, diameter 3.1 mm, 30 mm p.c.d 32g

Typical Gain / Antenna Factor

Antenna Factor dB/m 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 Gain dBiC 10 5 0 -5 -10 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32

34

36

38

40

42

Frequency GHz Antenna Factor Gain

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Data Sheet

Antenna Patterns
Key
330 -10 300

18 GHz
0

Horizontal Vertical
270

-20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -40

60

90

Notes: The horizontal and vertical patterns refer to the orientiation of the antenna feedline. Both plots are normalised to each other. Antenna patterns are shown for an antenna with lensed radome & absorber placed around the flange.

240

120

210 180

150

Angle (Degrees)

24 GHz
0 330 -10 300 -20 -30 270 -40 90 270 60 300 30 330

30 GHz
0 30 -10 -20 -30 -40 90 60

240

120

240

120

210 180

150

210 180

150

Angle (Degrees)

Angle (Degrees)

36 GHz
0 330 -10 300 -20 -30 270 -40 90 270 60 300 30 330

42 GHz
0 30 -10 -20 -30 -40 90 60

240

120

240

120

210 180

150

210 180

150

Angle (Degrees)

Angle (Degrees)

Designed and Manufactured in England to the Highest Standards

Barons Cross Laboratories, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS, UK Tel +44 (0) 1568 612138 Fax +44 (0) 1568 616373 E-mail sales@q-par.com Web www.q-par.com
Copyright 2009 Q-par Angus Ltd. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ref No. PK/JTR/SN6077 27/03/09

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