AValon RF TA-8 - Manual (Page 3)

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TA-8 Series User’s Guide & Operating Manual
1. General
The TA-8 Tracking Antenna is intended for use in military, homeland
security, mobile security etc. for reception of wireless video from a
moving source (e.g a UAV/ Helicopter). The unit is completely self
contained and requires no setup or connections of antennas, cables
etc. All necessary cables have been supplied to setup the link within
a few minutes.
The TA-8 features a unique patented design that allows for excellent
reception of wireless video from within any hemispherical location of
the moving transmitter. The TA-8 does not have any moving parts,
which facilitates its usage in harsh weather including dusty/ saline/ icy
environments. The absence of moving parts allows permanent
installation on roof tops/ high rise buildings and is also suitable for
mobile operations. The operating distance (radius of the
hemispherical pattern) depends on a variety on factors such as
transmit antenna gain, transmitter power etc.
There are 3 versions of the TA-8:
a) TA-8 (standard) : Video and Audio reception
b) TA-8-C1 (UAV model): Video and Telemetry downlink data at
4.8Kb/s
c) TA-8-C2 (UAV model): Video, Telemetry downlink and Control
Uplink
All 3 models offer the following features:
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A single high quality video channel with no delay.
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Complete operator free reception from any hemispherical direction
Optional features (each ordered individually).
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Telemetry down Link.
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Control Uplink.
Any reference in this manual to TA-8 implies all 3 models.