Overview

STARPAK-61R-236MTSM-4-HD
IRIDIUM Extreme Heavy Duty Helix High Gain Bull Bar Whip Antenna

• Longer Cable: with a generous 5.5m(216in) available cable length.
• Extra Height Gain: 787mm(31in) to enable unobstructed view to horizons and clear line of sight over Vehicle & Building Roof Lines, Higher Loads etc.
• Removable: by just disconnecting cable, and unscrewing by hand, to stow, security from theft, or low overhead obstructions.
• Fast, Field Serviceable: Driver or any user can just replace damaged unit simply without tools or technical know-how
• Economical Replacement: Replace antenna/pole/tail only at low cost because Spring and 4.5m(177in) cable stays insitu on/in-vehicle
• Easy Installation: with separate 4.5m(177in) cable terminated with SMA and TNC for convenient cable routing and unobtrusive Bulkhead entry.
• Vehicle change-over: just unscrew your Antenna and Spring, and take it with you, purchase only a low cost replacement 4.5m(177in) cable for next vehicle.
• Heavy Duty Spring: does not allow sway during extreme high-speed/wind-shift or unusual corrugated/rougher roads and terrain.
• Extreme Environment Design: Vibration to 30G’s, Marine Grade, Tough and Durable design featuring 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy Pole
• Unique Multipurpose Spun Aluminum Boom Adapter: to support the Heavy Duty Spring and Aluminum Pole integration and facilitate optional cable routing exits.
• Extreme Temperature Range: of -55°C to 85°C(-67°F to 185°F) for all applications from low elevation intense Desert Heat to High Frozen Arctic Alpine Tundra conditions.
• Complies with Federal Government and MILSPEC Certifications
• Warranty: 2year no-quibble replacement, does not include corrosion or perishing to exposed cable or connectors, and does not include neglect, high impact, crushing, introduced damage

Optional Extended Cables: available in 9m, 12, 20, and m to support complicated installations in larger Trucks, Buses, Trains, Marine Vessels, and Remote Buildings as required.

Tech Specs

STARPAK-61R-236MTSM-4-HD
IRIDIUM Extreme Heavy Duty Helix High Gain Bull Bar Whip Antenna

BASIC DESIGN – The included mounting options are:(i) HD Spring Mounted, or (ii) Rigid Mounted
Bolt with Spring Washer fixes the Spring Mount, to a Threaded Spun Aluminum Boom Adapter securing the Aluminum Pole that supports the Antenna Radome
Overall Assembled Length from mounting base: Spring 107mm > Boom 140mm > Pole 370mm > Radome 170mm = Total of 787mm(31.0in)

WEIGHTS AND SHIPPING MEASUREMENTS
Item# 1. Weight of included Mount part# MOUNT-BM-50-KIT: 214g(7.5oz)
Item# 2. Weight of Mounting HD Spring part# SPRING-61R-37-HD: 470g(1.0lb)
Item#3. Weight of Antenna w/Boom Adapter and 1.0m(39in) cable tail, part# STARPAK-61R-39SF-4-HD: 346g(13.2oz)
Item#4. Weight of 4.5m(177in) Cable Kit part# CABLE-177-MST: 258g(9.1oz)
TOTAL PRODUCT WEIGHT (all components, Items# 1 to 4): 1288g(2.84lb)
Shipping Tube Pack weight: 400g(14.1oz)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (of Shipping Tube Pack): Diameter 95mm(3.75in) x 870mm(34.3in)
SHIPPING WEIGHT (all items): 1,688g(3.72lb)

Supplied CABLE INFO – refer below for cable specifications
CABLE TAIL: Length is 1.0m(39in)
Cable Tail configuration: Side-exit from Boom Adapter, hermetically sealed
Cable Tail Type: is LMR195
Cable Tail connector: is Terminated with SMA-Female by default.
EXTENSION CABLE: Length is 4.5m(177in)
Extension cable Type: is LMR240UltraFlex
Extension cable connectors: are Gold SMA-Male and TNC-Male(compatible with all Iridium devices)
TNC-Male connector is compatible with all Iridium Devices
All cables Made in USA by Times Microwave
Optional 9, 12, 20 and 30m extended cable lengths available for longer installation runs

Supplied S/Steel HD Spring, Part# SPRING-61R-37-HD basic info – for full specs go to the part number
Spring Outer Dimensions: 37x107mm(1.4×4.2in)
Spring Base Internal Thread: 1/2-12 UNC/BSW

Supplied S/Steel Bull Bar Mount, Part# MOUNT-BM-50-KIT basic info – for full specs go to the part number
Hole Diameter: 16mm(0.62in)
Suitable for 30-50mm Bull bar or Pipe

FIXED BOOM ADAPTER
Material: Spun Aluminum
Length: 140mm(5.5in) when assembled, or 158.75(6.25in) including 19mm(0.75in) Long 1/2-12 UNC/BSW Threaded Section
Diameter: Base at 25mm(1.0in) tapering to 20mm(0.8in) external to support the pole.

FIXED POLE
Material: Aluminum
Length: 370mm, supporting the Boom Adapter one end, and the Antenna radome at the other.
Diameter: 13mm(0.5in) Fixed within the Boom Adapter, base end, then the top end tapering out to 25mm(1.0in) to support the Antenna Radome

ANTENNA RADOME
Finish: Composite
Length: 165mm(6.5in)
Diameter: 25mm(1.0in)

ENVIRONMENTAL
Extreme Low to very High Temperature: -55°C to 85°C (-67°F to 185°F)
Wind Speed: 220kph(135mph)
Leakage: Hermetically Sealed

ELECTRICAL
Iridium Frequency: 1610 to 1626MHz
IRIDIUM Antenna Gain(bBic) in FS(Free Space)
@ 90° (ZENITH) 2.0
@ 10°………………. -2.5
@ 20°………………. -0.6
@ 30°………………. 0.7
@ 45°………………. 1.6
@ 70°………………. 1.7
Axial Ratio: 1(db) to 2(db)
Radiation Pattern: Hemispherical
Polarization: RHCP
VSWR: <1.5:1 DC Grounding: YES(Lightning Protection) PROPERTIES
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy base, Composite Radome
Features: Impact, Abrasion, UV, Solvent, and Skydrol Resistance, Fire Retardant
Finish: Skydrol Resistant Polyurethane Enamel base Iridite PER/ MIL-C-5441
NETWORK, FEDERAL & MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS
Manufactured in USA
Iridium certified product
DO-160D, DO-228, MIL-C-5541
MIL-E-5400, MIL-I-45208A, and SAEJ1455
Warranty: 2year no-quibble replacement, does not include corrosion or perishing to exposed cable or connectors, and does not include neglect, high impact, crushing, introduced damage

CABLE PROPERTIES
Fixed Cable Tail including integrated length: Manufacturer is Times Microwave, Type: LMR195, Integrated Length: 59in(1.498m), Loss dB Rating/meter: 0.50/m Cable Tail is Terminated with one Gold SMA-Female Connector Loss db Rating: 0.08dB max, Therefore this cable Tail Total loss = 0.83db
Included Extension Cable 4.5m(177in): Manufacturer is Times Microwave, Type: LMR240 Ultra Flex, Length: 177in(4.5m), Loss db rating/meter: 0.405db/m, terminated with Gold SMA-Male(0.08db max) and TNC-Male(0.08db max) connectors, Therefore this cable extension loss is: 1.83 0.08 0.08=1.99db,
TOTAL CABLE LOSS: Fixed Cable Tail Extension Cable with total installation available length of 216in(5.5m) is therefore: 0.83 1.99=2.82db

CONNECTOR OPTIONS
Email your required alternate Connector using the reference, as follows:
T: TNC, TB: TNC-Bulkhead,
S: SMA,
P: PINS
B: BNC
M: MCX, MM: MMCX, MMR: MMCX-R
N: N/N, NB: N-Bulkhead
SMC or SSMC or SSMB, SSMA

COLOUR OPTIONS
Email your required alternate colour using the reference, as follows:
Gloss White #17925(per USA FED-STD 595B) : Part# STARPAK-61R-236MT-1-HD
Lusterless Grey #36320(per USA FED-STD 595B) : Part# STARPAK-61R-236MT-2-HD
Olive Drab Green #34031(per USA FED-STD 595B) : Part# STARPAK-61R-236MT-3-HD
Lusterless Black #37038(per USA FED-STD 595B) : Part# STARPAK-61R-236MT-4-HD(supplied by default)
Desert Tan #FS23446 or 33446(per USA FED-STD 595B) : Part# STARPAK-61R-236MT-5-HD

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Overview: The antenna should be attached in a location that provides the clearest line of site to the sky and horizons minimizing obstructions or other interference. The top radome section should clear the roof line or overhead load(if any) to minimize interference. Ideally the antenna should be fitted on the bull bar/push bar of a vehicle, preferably on the offside corner so as not to obstruct the operators view This antenna does not require any ground plane. If available as most bull bars already have a fitting and hole for this type of antenna, if not, then a suitable hole or fixing plate will be required.
Step-by-step Instructions:
RIGID MOUNTING(no spring required): Disregard spring, and use pack containing nut, flat and spring washers.
SPRING MOUNTING(with spring to allow flexing): Use pack containing Bolt and spring washer.
1) Temporary A: Route and connect the cables temporarily between the antenna and communications device, and connect the cables.
2) Temporary B: Hand-tighten connectors, DO NOT HEAT-SHRINK or seal any connections,
3) Temporary C: Hold antenna upright, and MAKE A TEST CALL to confirm satisfactory operation of all components.
4) If all testing is complete, then move to the installation process as below
5) Locate and attach the Heavy Duty Spring to Boom if Spring Mounting is required(apply to Boom thread Loctite 243 or similar thread-locking compound)
6) Position the antenna vertically, before permanent fitting and observe line of sight to minimize any potential obstructions between the radome and sky horizons.
7) A horizontal / level mounting plate with a hole of 13mm(1/2in)diameter is required.
8) Minimum Mounting Plate Dimensions: Square or Round Plate of 50mm(2.0in) with minimum thickness of 2.7mm(3/32in or 0.11in) is required.
9) Mounting Hole Size: Use an existing mounting hole or drill a 13mm(1/2in) hole that will enable the antenna base threaded section to pass through.
10) Hole size: if oversize, use washers, however the hole size should not exceed the size of the hexagonal nut/bolt
11) Antenna Angle: Mount the antenna perpendicular to the surface, so the radome has an unobstructed clear view to the sky and horizons.
12) Secure the Antenna: Use washers and apply Loctite 243 or similar thread-locking compound to prevent vibration loosening
(DO NOT use any compound or foreign material on SMA/TNC or any RF cable connector or adapter threads)
13) Check intended cable route and identify sharp or protruding objects or sources of heat that may come in contact with the cable.
14) Choose an alternate route, or apply casing to protect the cable from potential damage.
15) Apply split conduit along entire cable run or house cable in cable tracks to protect cable.
16) Route and connect the cable/s between the antenna and communications device, and connect the cables.
17) MAKE A TEST CALL to confirm satisfactory operation of all components is maintained.

ADDITIONAL MOUNTING INFO
SUPPLIED SPRING MOUNT INSTALLATION PACK – use for Bull Bar, Building, Pole, Marine Vessel etc.where Flexing is required
This 2pce pack includes: 1x Bolt, 25mm(1.0in) Long, 1/2-12 UNC/BSW Thread, and 1x Spring Washer, 3.5mm(0.14) Thick 1/2in
Requires Mounting Hole Size: 13mm(1/2in) Diameter
Requires Spanner/Wrench Size: 19mm(3/4in) – REFER MOUNTING GUIDE BELOW
RIGID MOUNT INSTALLATION PACK – use when the HD Spring is not required
This 3pc pack Includes: 1x Hex Nut, 11mm(0.4in) Thick, 1/2in UNC/BSW Thread, 1x 1/2in Spring Washer, 1x 1/2in 1-14 Flat Washer
Requires Mounting Hole Size: 13mm(1/2in)
Requires Spanner/Wrench Size: 19mm(3/4in) – REFER MOUNTING GUIDE BELOW