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WildBlue Minidish WildBlue Minidish
WildBlue’s minidish (28”x 26”) both receives signals from the WildBlue satellite, and sends signals from the customer up to the satellite. Using the latest microwave receive and transmit technologies, WildBlue offers a small, efficient minidish which can be mounted on a roof, wall or via pole mount in the ground. WildBlue provides professional installation of the WildBlue equipment which will take approximately 2-3 hours. WildBlue offers a limited warranty on equipment.

 
Specifications  

Antenna Specification

  
Reflector Diameter 25.6” High 29.1” Wide (Elliptical Reflector)
   
Environmental  
Surface Coatings Dark Gray Powder Coat
Operating temperature -40 to +55 Degrees C.
Operating Humidity 0% to 100%
Wind Loading  
      Operational 45 MPH
      Operational Survival 60 MPH
      Survival 100 MPH
   
Dimensions  
Shipping dimensions 30.5 X 30.5 X 8
Weight  
      Shipping Weight 37 Lbs
   
Power  
DC Power 30 Vdc @ 2 amps
   
Frequency  
RF Frequencies  
      Transmit 29.5 to 30.0 GHz
      Receive 19.7 to 20.2 GHz
IF Frequencies  
      Transmit 1.8 to 2.3 GHz
      Receive 1.0 to 1.5 GHz
   
Mounting Specifics  
Antenna Mount 2” OD Pole
Azimuth / Elevation Adjustment Accuracy 0.1 Degree

WildBlue Satellite Modem WildBlue Satellite Modem
A WildBlue modem is required to connect one or more customer PCs to the WildBlue network. WildBlue uses standardized modem technology based on the DOCSIS cable modem standards to offer a low-cost, small satellite modem. WildBlue provides professional installation of the WildBlue equipment which will take 2-3 hours. WildBlue offers a limited warranty on equipment.

Specifications  

Ports Supported

 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port (single RJ-45)
   
Protocols Supported Performance Enhancing Protocol (PEP)
  TCP/UDP/IP
  DHCP
Receiver  
Downstream Modulation 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 rate QPSK and 2/3, 5/6 rate 8PSK
Frequency Range 1.8 to 2.3 GHz IF
   
Transmitter  
Upstream Modulation 1/2 rate QPSK
Frequency Range 1.0 to 1.5 GHz IF
  Dynamic symbol rate and power adjust rain fade mitigation
   
I/O Interfaces  
Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-T RJ-45
RF Connectors F-Type
Universal Power Pack 110-240Vac, 50-60Hz
LED Diagnostics 4 step LED
   
Mechanical  
Weight 1.4 lb
Height 9 in
Depth 8.5 in
Width 2 in
   
Electrical  
Physical 7.5” L X 4” W x 2.5” H, Convection Cooled
  AC Power Cord mates to IEC-320 C14 Receptacle
  DC Power mates to SM with rugged 8 Pin connector
  Total Power 85 Watts
Consumer Safety Complies with UL/cUL 1950
  Designed as limited power source - IEC 60950
  Complies with FCC 15b, CE mark
Input Voltage 110/220 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output Voltages 30 VDC, 2.0A (ODU Power)
  3.3 VDC, 5.5A
  9.0 VDC, 0.8A
   
Environmental  
Temperature 0 - 40 degrees C
Humidity 0 - 95% non-condensing
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft above sea level
Cooling Convection
   

 



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