M2 Antenna Systems 400-800-8 Assembly Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Model ......................................... 400-800-8
Frequency Range ....................... 400 To 800 MHz
*Gain .......................................... 10 dBi
Front to back .............................. 20 dB Nominal
Beamwidth ............................... 52° Nominal
Feed Impedance. ....................... 50 Ohms
Maximum VSWR ........................ 1.5:1

FEATURES:

The M2 400-800-8 Helix antenna offers performance characteristics for specialized fixed and rapid deploy opera-
tions within the 400 to 800 MHz band. It is perfect for either terrestrial or satellite applications. The antenna is shipped
with the helix assembled less ground plane. Finishes are optional. Optional arrays of 2 or more are available. Other fre-
quency ranges and gains are also available down to 100 MHz. Complete motorized, computer controlled AZ-EL systems
are also manufactured by M2. Where circular polarity is not required but high bandwidth is, M2 offers a line of various log
periodic antennas from 5 to 1300 MHz. If it is antenna related, we probably have made it. Call us with your requirements.
M2 Antenna Systems, Inc. 4402 N. Selland Ave. Fresno, CA 93722
M2 Antenna Systems, Inc.
Model No: 400-800-8
*Subtract 2.14 from dBic for dBdc
Tel: (559) 432-8873 Fax: (559) 432-3059 Web: www.m2inc.com
©2017 M2 Antenna Systems Incorporated
Input Connector .......................... "N" Female
Power Handling .......................... 1 kW
Polarity ........................................ RHCP or LHCP
Operating Temperature .............. -50 F To 130 F
Wind area / Survival ................... 100 MPH
Weight / Ship Wt. ........................ 15 Lbs.
06/12/17
Rev.00

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Summary of Contents for M2 Antenna Systems 400-800-8

  • Page 1 *Subtract 2.14 from dBic for dBdc FEATURES: The M2 400-800-8 Helix antenna offers performance characteristics for specialized fixed and rapid deploy opera- tions within the 400 to 800 MHz band. It is perfect for either terrestrial or satellite applications. The antenna is shipped with the helix assembled less ground plane.
  • Page 2 400-800-8 HELICAL ASSEMBLY MANUAL TOOLS REQUIRED: #2 Phillips head screwdriver, 11/32 nut driver and 7/16” socket open end wrench. 1. Unpack the factory assembled HELICAL antenna, the CENTER REFLECTOR PLATE, and the two (2) REFLECTOR HALVES. Attach the Reflector halves to the Center Reflector Plate using 8-32 x 3/4” screws and locknuts.
  • Page 3 FEED ASSEMBLY DETAIL GROUND PLANE DETAIL...
  • Page 4 400-800-8 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION HELIX AND MAIN BOOM ASSEMBLY ..….1 CENTER MOUNTING PLATE, ..... ….1 REFLECTOR PLATE ........….2 G-PLANE CLAMP 1” BM DIA #1 ....….1 G-PLANE CRADLE CLAMP 1” BM DIA #2 ... ….1 FEED BLOCK ASSEMBLY ......….1 FEED SUPPORT BLOCK, .50 X .750 X 2.5”...

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