Description
Cobham Explorer 8100 – 1.0 m Drive-Away Antenna System
Vehicle Roof Mount | Ka-Band or Ku-Band Versions Available
Model: TT-8147D | For Sale
Mobile SNG / IP Uplink | One-Touch Setup | Proven Platform
We are offering three (3) Cobham Explorer 8100 1.0 m auto-acquire antenna systems, removed from service following the decommissioning of our IP/SNG broadcast vehicles. An additional fourth unit is also available and stored at a separate facility.
The Cobham Explorer 8100 is designed for vehicle roof mounting and is available in two configurations:
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Ku-Band version
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Ka-Band version (units listed below)
These systems were installed on Mercedes V250d vehicles and remained mounted from 2021 to 2025. Usage was very light, primarily for testing and standby operation. All units are in excellent condition, with no known defects or damage.
📡 System Configuration (Per Unit – Ka-Band)
Each system is supplied as a complete, turnkey Ka-Band solution, including:
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Cobham Explorer 8100 – 1.0 m Ka-Band Auto-Acquire Antenna
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5 Watt Ka-Band BUC
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TT-7140A Antenna Control Unit
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Satellite modem
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One-touch operation for automatic scan, point, lock, and acquisition
The system automatically scans, points, and locks to the satellite and supports 4–6 Mbps background service, making it well suited for mobile IP connectivity and broadcast uplink applications.
🧰 Condition & Usage History
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Manufacture Date: 2020
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Vehicle Installation: Mercedes V250d rooftops
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Service Period: 2021–2025
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Operational Hours: Very low (primarily testing use)
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Condition: Excellent, no known faults
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Removal: Professionally decommissioned
Additional high-resolution photos and close-up images are available upon request.
🎯 Ideal Applications
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Mobile SNG and IP broadcast trucks
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Government and emergency response vehicles
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Enterprise and NGO mobile connectivity
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Ka-Band satellite IP deployments
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Backup or secondary uplink platforms
💰 Pricing & Availability
Pricing is flexible. Our primary objective is to see the equipment returned to active service rather than remaining in storage. We are open to reasonable offers, provided the transaction makes sense considering logistics and shipping.
Units are available individually, in multiples, or as a complete lot.
📦 Inspection, Documentation & Shipping
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Additional documentation available upon request
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Detailed photos and close-ups can be arranged
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Worldwide shipping supported
📩 Contact
For pricing, availability, documentation, or to discuss offers:
