Description

GATR Technologies 10580 – 1.8m KU-Band Deployable Antenna System (Lightly Used)

This GATR Technologies 10580 1.8m KU-Band inflatable antenna system was originally owned by FEMA and used minimally as part of emergency response deployments. While it is not unused, it has seen very limited operational time and remains in excellent condition.

The complete antenna system is securely packed in five durable transport cases and includes all necessary components for rapid field deployment.

Key Features:

• GATR 1.8m KU-Band Inflatable Antenna

  • Dome integrity tested and verified

  • Lightweight, rugged design for rapid deployment

• BUC: Wavestream 16W KU-Band Block Upconverter

  • Includes dedicated power supply

• M&C and Shore Power Cables – all required connections included

• Rohde & Schwarz FSH3 Spectrum Analyzer

  • Ideal for fast and efficient signal analysis in the field

• Cisco Networking Equipment

  • (1x) Cisco Router

  • (2x) Cisco SG 100-16 Ethernet Switches

• VoIP Communication System

  • Includes (4x) Handsets – ideal for emergency response communications

Condition:

• Very lightly used – removed from a working FEMA environment

• All components tested and verified

• Photographs are for illustrative purposes; actual unit photos available upon request

Original Value:

$169,724

High-Gain, Portable Antenna for Fixed and Portable Satellite Communications

The GATR 10580 1.8 m Ku‑Band Antenna is a durable, versatile solution designed for high-performance Ku‑band satellite access. Constructed with GATR’s signature inflatable carbon-fiber composite structure, this antenna offers:

• Large Aperture, High Gain – With a 1.8 meter (6‑foot) reflector, it delivers high EIRP and excellent antenna gain ideal for remote or enterprise-grade Ku‑band deployments.

• Rapid Deployment – Easily transported and inflated in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for temporary setups, field operations, and disaster response.

• Rugged Durability – Built with carbon‐fiber composite ribbing and a reinforced ballast tube, it can withstand wind speeds of up to 80 km/h.

• Ku‑Band Ready – Includes a Ku‑band feed assembly and LNB/BUC interface; compatible with commercial modems for uplink/downlink operations.

• Portable Carry Case – Compact storage kit with reflectors, feed, tripod or ballast mount, and inflation system.

⚙️ Technical Highlights

• Aperture: 1.8 m (inflatable)

• Frequency: Ku‑band (typically 10.7–12.75 GHz RX / 14.0–14.5 GHz TX)

• Main Components: Inflatable diameter tube, composite rib cage, feed/LNB interface port

• Stability Solutions: Supports tripod mounting or water/ballast deployment

• Time to Configure: ~10–15 minutes deployment

✅ Ideal For:

• VSAT and SCPC field terminals

• Disaster relief and emergency comms

• Remote oil & gas, mining, or maritime sites

• Broadcast news gathering (ENG/EFP)

• Portable enterprise connectivity