ARRAYS, POSITIONERS

& ACCESSORIES

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Arrays are used to increase the gain and or narrow the pattern compared to individual antenna. If you want added gain, or a specific pattern, an array might be your best choice. Most common arrays are made of Yagis, Helicals, patches, and Log Periodics at microwave frequencies..

Yagi Arrays

Stacked Yagis can provide up to 30dBd of gain
Low weight
Small wind area
Great polarity flexibility (left or right, horizontal or vertical)

Helical Arrays

Useful where circular polarity is important
Great for 2:1 bandwidth
Gain up to 20dBd

Example Pictures

A rear mounted control array for NOAA A Helical array for Lockheed-Martin
Center-mounted array for the IMP project.