AY-1850 High Gain UHF Yagi Antenna | 1700-2000 MHz | 13 dBi Gain
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AY-1850

UHF High Gain Yagi Antenna

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The AY-1850 is a professional-grade, high-gain directional Yagi antenna engineered for the 1700–2000 MHz L-band and upper UHF spectrum. Delivering a robust 13 dBi (11 dBd) gain, this antenna is optimized for DCS, PCS, and UMTS bands, as well as specialized 1.8 GHz telemetry and point-to-point microwave links. Its compact 0.65-meter design ensures rapid deployment and high survivability in extreme environmental conditions.

Precision Directional Focus

The AY-1850 provides sharp, directive performance with a 55-degree horizontal and 45-degree vertical beam-width. Combined with an 18 dB Front-to-Back Ratio, it allows system engineers to establish high-intensity links while effectively rejecting co-channel interference and background noise from the rear and sides.

Innovative Feed and Matching

The unique design of the AY-1850 utilizes a specialized matching feed system that acts as an internal impedance transformer. This eliminates the need for traditional folded dipoles, resulting in higher radiated efficiency and a stable VSWR of better than 1.5:1 across a wide 200 MHz bandwidth. The feed point is enclosed in a ruggedized Nylon housing, providing a hermetic seal against moisture, ice, and salt spray.

Industrial-Grade Construction

Built for permanent outdoor installation, the antenna is constructed from high-quality 6063T6 architectural aluminum alloy. The radiating elements are permanently fixed to the 19 mm support boom, ensuring that electrical alignment remains perfect even under high vibration or heavy wind loads. The antenna is factory-tuned and requires no field adjustments, providing "out-of-the-box" reliability.

Performance Summery

FeatureSpecificationTactical Benefit
Gain13 dBi (11 dBd)High sensitivity for long-distance links.
Wind Rating200 Km/HrStays operational in hurricane conditions.
Weight1.5 KgsMinimal stress on light-duty masts and towers.
Length0.65 MetersExtremely compact and easy to deploy.

Detailed Technical Features

  • Strategic Gain: 13 dBi typical gain for superior link margin in the 1.7–2.0 GHz band.
  • Optimized Bandwidth: Wide 200 MHz bandwidth supports high-fidelity data and cellular backhaul.
  • Polarization Versatility: Can be mounted for either Vertical or Horizontal polarization.
  • High Power Tolerance: Supports continuous RF power handling of up to 250 Watts.
  • Directivity: Directional pattern minimizes multipath interference in urban and industrial zones.

Detailed Mechanical Features

  • Aviation Grade Materials: Elements and booms made from 6063T6 aluminum round tubes.
  • Ultra-Lightweight Profile: Weighs only 1.5 Kgs, making it ideal for lightweight poles, mobile masts, or high-density tower clusters.
  • Compact Footprint: Overall length of just 0.65 meters minimizes wind resistance and tower stress.
  • Elite Fasteners: Supplied with Stainless Steel mounting hardware for masts up to 52 mm (2 inches).
  • Termination: Industry-standard N-Female connector fixed directly to the driven element.

Detailed Environmental Features

  • Hurricane Resilience: Wind survival rating of 200 Km/Hr (125 MPH).
  • Thermal Hardening: Operational in extreme climates from -30°C to +70°C.
  • Climate Defense: Anodized aluminum and Nylon-protected feed ensure decades of service in saline or industrial atmospheres.
  • Humidity Tolerance: Certified for operation in 0 to 95% RH environments.

Key Advantages

  • Plug-and-Play Reliability: Factory-fixed elements and pre-tuned matching eliminate field assembly errors.
  • Minimal Tower Loading: Small surface area and low weight conserve tower capacity and reduce structural stress.
  • High Radiated Efficiency: Innovative feed design translates more transmitter power into effective radiated power (ERP).

Primary Applications

  • Cellular Backhaul: High-gain directive links for DCS-1800 and PCS-1900 networks.
  • 1.8 GHz Telemetry: Reliable monitoring for utility grids, oil, and gas infrastructure.
  • Point-to-Point Microwave Links: Establishing regional data backbones over medium distances.
  • Military Communications: Strategic directive links for secure fixed-station and ground-to-air nodes.

 

Design Features: Antenna Experts Yagi antenna design reflects innovative modern antenna construction. The unique design of the yagi antenna feed which works as matching device to keep the VSWR low resulting in increased efficiency of the yagi antenna. The mounting hardware supplied facilitates mounting on either vertical or horizontal members. The yagi antenna comes in pre-assembled condition with permanently fixed elements in the support boom. The small surface area on the yagi antenna minimizes wind resistance and conserves tower loading capacity.

Constructions: Radiating elements, supporting booms and adjoining metal castings of AY-1850 yagi antenna have been constructed in high quality 6063T6 aluminum alloys to prevent corrosion. The yagi antenna uses special feed which eliminates the use of folded dipole. The Yagi antenna is supplied with N termination fixed on the driven element. The feed point radiator is enclosed in a Nylon housing designed to protect against severe environmental conditions and minimize pattern distortion. This directional yagi antenna comes factory tuned and does not require any field adjustment.

Electrical Specifications:
Frequency Range1700 - 2000 MHz.
Gain13 dBI
Bandwidth200 MHz.
PolarizationVertical or Horizontal
Input Impedance50 OHms.
Radiation PatternDirectional
Beamwidth -3dB.45 Degrees(Vertical)
Horizontal Beamwidth -Half Power Points55 Degrees
Front to Back Ratio18 dB.
VSWR - Equal To or Better Then1.5 : 1
RF Power Handling Capacity250 Watts.
Input TerminationN-Female
Lightning ProtectionDirect Ground


 

Mechanical Specifications:
Mounting Hardware -MaterialsStainless Steel
Weight1.5 Kgs.
Wind Rating200 Km/Hr.
Overall Length0.65 Meter
Shipping Length0.75 Meter
Support Boom
- Materials
- Cross Section
- Outer Diameter.

Aluminum
Round
19 mm
Elements
- Materials
- Cross Section
- Outer Diameter.

Aluminum
Round
10~6 mm
Maximum Mount Pipe Diameter52 mm (2 Inches)


 

Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature(-)30 to +70 Degrees Celsius
Storage Temperature(-)40 to +80 Degrees Celsius
Humidity0 to 95% RH