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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
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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