Cobham Satcom Tactical Tracker 1.3m X/Y Antenna

Overview

The Cobham Satcom Tactical Tracker 1.3m X/Y antenna is designed to enable a new range of services and applications, utilizing GEO, MEO, and LEO satellites. It combines high performance and reliability with ease of installation and use, making it an ideal choice for defense and government applications.

Designed for Flexibility

With Cobham’s unsurpassed pointing accuracy, the Tactical TRACKER is built to meet RF performance specifications for LEO/MEO/GEO network operations, providing long-term flexibility. Users can quickly switch between satellite orbits and operators. The X/Y Axis pedestal offers high-speed performance and supports applications requiring rapid retrace to enable "break before make" single-antenna topology on MEO.

Compact and High-Performance

The Tactical TRACKER 1300 is a compact, modular, and cost-effective user terminal designed for secure, mission-critical data and control links.

• Toolless assembly in less than 30 minutes, from initial setup to satellite acquisition.
• Segmented carbon fiber parabolic reflector for a lightweight, high-performance design.
• Full range of motion control with a high-fidelity servo system, ensuring accurate satellite tracking with no keyhole effect.
• Highly customizable and supports various RF, BUC, and modem configurations.

Each antenna is manufactured with proprietary tracking algorithms for the most accurate pointing and highest data throughput available.

Mechanical Specifications

• Positioner: Motorized Y over X
• Feed Rotation: Manual (Linear)
• Reflector: Segmented 10-Piece Carbon Fiber
• Retrace Speed: 30 degrees per second
• Power Supply: 110/220 V 50/60 Hz VDC

Environmental Capabilities

• Operational Wind Speed: ~30 MPH (gusting up to ~45 MPH)
• Survival Wind Speed (anchored): ~60 MPH
• Temperature Operational Range: -30° to 60° Celsius
• Temperature Survival Range: -40° to 70° Celsius

RF/Electrical Performance

Ka, Ku, and X Band Support

• Ka Band Commercial, Ka Band Military, Ku Band, X Band available
• Frequencies: Ranges from 7.25 GHz to 30.1 GHz depending on the band
• Polarization: RHCP + LHCP, Linear Xpol, Horizontal & Vertical
• Gain at Mid Band: Up to 49.4 dBi
• VSWR: 1.3:1 Typical
• Power Handling: Up to 500 Watts

Control Interface

• Embedded controller in pedestal
• OpenAMIP 1.17 compatible
• Enhanced GUI for easy setup & operation
• Advanced software for best signal tracking
• Supports HTTPS secure remote access
• GEO, MEO, and LEO tracking support

Packaging Details (4 Cases)

• Reflector Case – 26.5" x 26.5" x 15.6" (~65 lbs / 29.5 kg)
• Positioner Case – 37.5" x 27.5" x 14.5" (~90 lbs / 40.8 kg)
• Pedestal/Controller Case – 44.9" x 25.3" x 16.5" (~115 lbs / 52.2 kg)
• RF Case – 26.5" x 26.5" x 15.6" (~60 lbs / 27.2 kg)

Options Available

• Various RF kits (Ka, Ku, X Bands)
• BUC options with mounting kits
• Anchoring kits
• Spare parts and additional packaging configurations