ARC Technologies is recognized as a leader in integrated materials and engineering solutions for interference control. By combining and utilizing the tailored properties of both advanced composites and Radar Absorbing Materials (RAM), ARC designs and fabricates structural composite hardware for military and commercial applications, providing technologically advanced solutions to increasingly difficult problems.

Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), compression molding, hand lay-up, vacuum bagging and autoclave cure techniques are used to fabricate products for aircraft and submarine platforms. Soft tooling is an option for RTM, making it an attractive cost-effective solution for rapid prototyping.

ARC fabricates a range of composite radomes using PBD/Quartz, Epoxy/Quartz, Cyanate Ester/Glass and Epoxy/Glass prepregs. Extensive experience with microwave and radar absorbing materials and composites has made ARC a leader in the production of Low Observable (LO) and Frequency Selective Structures.

Contact an ARC representative to learn more about these specialized composites.

Comtelco manufactures all base station antennas in our plant in Glendale Heights, Illinois. In developing our designs, we use the latest state of the art test and measurement equipment available.

Comtelco antennas are manufactured using proven design techniques and specialized materials that provide economical and reliable long term operation. Our designs are constantly being reviewed and upgraded. We want to be certain that the best possible product is always being shipped.

Our omni directional base station antennas are mostly center fed dipoles available in various configurations.

Specific applications are addressed by offering both standard bandwidth and wide bandwidth antennas at certain frequencies. Specific mounting options are also available.

The construction used in our antennas features copper alloy elements soldered and/or welded for electrical and mechanical integrity. The element structure is encased in a UV inhibited fiberglass radome assuring long life and excellent resistance to harsh environments. This design allows for high power handling capability while minimizing inter modulation. Construction of this type is not usually used in lower cost base station antennas. A complete drain system provides the necessary means of dissipating any moisture build up from condensation caused by temperature fluctuations.

Check out the new offerings for 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 380 MHz for HOMELAND SECURITY.

Our new 1.5" diameter heavy duty BSL series base station antennas are the most robust antennas we have ever offered. Built to stand up to the most demanding applications, they set a new standard for reasonably priced, heavy duty base station antennas.

The Y442416 Enclosed Yagi antenna, is designed for use in point-to-point applications. Operating at 2.4GHz, it is ideal for wireless internet use. The Y442416 has a fully enclosed design that ensures maximum reliability at the water sensitive 2.4GHz frequency. Included with the antenna is a heavy duty mounting plate complete with v-bolts that can mount on a mast up to 2 1/2" in diameter.

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MATERIAL: 1/2" aluminum U channel boom 3/16" solid elements

RADOME: 3" UV inhibited ABS

LENGTH: 18"

WEIGHT: 2 lb.

MOUNTING: 2 1/2" mast maximum

FLAT PLATE AREA: .26 ft2

WIND RATING: 125 MPH

WIND LOAD: 17.6 lbs.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GAIN: 14.5dBi / 12.5dBd

FREQUENCY: 2400-2500MHz

F to B RATIO: 20dB

BANDWIDTH: >100MHz

VSWR: 1.5:1

POWER RATING: 150 watts

IMPEDANCE: 50 ohms