MERIDEN, CT — (Marketwire) — 11/27/12 —
The SB6-W60B microwave antenna addresses a significant gap in the marketplace for a light-weight, durable Category A microwave antenna that can withstand greater operational wind speeds within a more compact design, while offering more reliable frequency coordination and higher frequency re-use. The SB6-W60B antenna is suitable for a wide range of end-users, including telecom operators, government agencies, and enterprise customers, and its modular design enables additional capacity requirements to be met without the cost of replacing the antenna.
Extensive research and development by RFS played a significant role in the SB6-W60B-s deployment, including wind-tunnel testing to ensure it could withstand and remain operational under the extreme conditions of coastline and mountaintop environments. The antenna is available in both a basic and high-speed configuration, with the former capable of operation in 200 km/h (125 mph) wind speeds, and the latter able to function in speeds up to 250 km/h (155 mph). Much of this all-conditions capability is due to the antenna-s robust mounting system, a low-profile yet durable design with simplified mounting requirements that work in concert to reduce transportation requirements, wind load and antenna weight, while also reducing installation time.
For many of today-s tower operators, compact design is becoming increasingly important. As all antennas exert considerable forces on the tower, and consequently higher maintenance costs, operators are seeking a solution that reduces the antenna-s impact while still achieving the necessary benchmarks for reliability and strength. The SB6-W60B addresses all of these concerns with a four percent reduction in its overall size compared to similar microwave antennas on the market without sacrificing a fortified base and all-weather performance capabilities.
The SB6-W60B covers the full 6 GHz frequency band of 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz and is available in single and dual-polarized models with the option to upgrade from single to dual polarization and change frequencies in the field. In addition, the SB6-W60B is available for direct mount applications with radios from leading microwave radio manufacturers to integrate seamlessly with the antenna and streamline deployment.
“The launch of the SB6-W60B line of microwave antennas offers telecom operators and tower owners an innovative solution for challenging tower sites and achieving new levels of performance thanks to its innovative mechanical design and superior radiation pattern,” said Asad Zoberi, Area Product Manager of Microwave Antenna Systems at RFS. “It will allow telecom operators to reduce their CAPEX and OPEX while protecting the core assets of tower owners. Additionally, as one of the sturdiest 6 GHz Category A microwave antennas available in the Compact segment, the SB6-W60B excels in harsh climates with extreme wind speeds while maintaining a compact size designed to reduce costs and streamline installation.”
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Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) is a global designer and manufacturer of cable, antenna and tower systems, as well as active and passive RF conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for outdoor and indoor wireless infrastructure. RFS serves OEMs, distributors, system integrators, operators and installers. Its customers currently include the four largest wireless carriers, the majority of tier 2 and 3 wireless carriers in North America and many of the top wireless and microwave OEMS worldwide.
For more than 70 years, RFS has provided its customers world-class service that today is backed by a global presence of nine manufacturing facilities worldwide and sales and technical support centers in 23 countries. RFS offers advanced engineering capabilities, superior field support, and expert technical assistance and training to provide scalable, flexible, future-proof and lightweight end-to-end solutions optimized across the entire RF chain. As an ISO-compliant organization, RFS solutions offer proven longevity, premium performance and unrivalled quality.
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