AV-601
Radar Altimeter
The AV-601 is a radar altimeter antenna specifically designed to meet FAA TSO-C87a specifications. Qualification testing includes meeting the requirements of EUROCAE ED-30, Edition 2, “Minimum Performance Standards for Airborne Low Range Radar Altimeter Equipment,” as modified by Appendix 1 of the TSO.
| Model Number | AV-601 |
| Application | Airborne Low Range Radar Altimeter |
| Frequency | 4200-4400 MHz |
| VSWR | 1.5:1 Max (4275-4325 MHz) 2.3:1 Max (4200-4400 MHz) |
| Polarization | Linear |
| Radiation Pattern | Roll Plane(E): 45° min. |
| Beam Widths | Pitch Plane (H): 40° min. |
| Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Gain | 9.5 dBi |
| Isolation H-Plane | 16″ – 80 dB 20″ – 88 dB 30″ – 90 dB 36″ – 95 dB |
| RF Power Capacity | 5 watts avg./500 watts max. |
| Side Lobe Level | -40 dB |
| Lightning Protection | DC Grounded |
| Connector | TNC Female |
| Max Height | .14″ |
| Max Weight | 0.25 lb. (113g) |
| Finish | Skydrol-resistant polyurethane enamel |
| Mesh Gasket | 3.50″ X 3.65″ X 0.02″ |
| FAA TSO | C87a |
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