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Home My WebLink AboutSP201000021 Legacy Document 2010-11-11 (2)Carters Mountain / Verizon Wireless Microwave Modifications Special Use Permit Application For a Tier III Personal Wireless Service Facility Located at Carters Mountain Trail Charlottesville, VA 22903 Submitted by 82Q%'lti+Vl1"B!$SS 1831 Rady Court Richmond, VA 23222 Attachment A VERIZON WIRELESS - TIER III PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY CARTER'S MOUNTAIN (MICROWAVE) Project Description: Alltel Communications of Virginia Inc., trading as Verizon Wireless, respectfully requests approval of a special use permit amendment to allow the modification of a Tier III Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) within a leased parcel, on property containing approximately 234 acres. The site is located on Carters Mountain Trail in the Scottsville Magisterial District and identified as Tax Map 91 / Parcel 28 ( "the Property "). This proposed Tier III PWSF will be an integral in part of Verizon's network that is intended to provide seamless Personal Wireless Communications Services to local residents. The existing self - supporting lattice tower is owned by Verizon Wireless and has a top height of 185 feet above ground level (AGL). There are two (2) microwave dishes (mounted at heights of 50 feet and 106 feet), and a sectored array containing twelve (12) panel antennas mounted at a height of 183 feet on the tower. All of this equipment was acquired from Alltel when the two companies (Verizon Wireless and Alltel) merged. In addition to the dishes and antennas, Verizon Wireless is proposing the removal the existing Alltel microwave dishes and replacement with two (2) new dishes at heights of 112 feet and 175 feet Objectives: Verizon Wireless currently offers service locally through Alltel's 850 MHz cellular network, and also carries FCC licenses for two other frequency blocks (PCS and LTE) that will be integrated with this existing system to offer a wider range of services and increased network reliability. The proposed changes at this site will allow Verizon Wireless to integrate its Alltel sites with the existing system that provides microwave backhaul for company's network. Character of the Area: The Property is zoned Rural Areas (RA) and it also lies within the Mountain Overlay District. at an elevation that is approximately 1423.23 feet above sea level. All of the surrounding properties are zoned Rural Areas. Access to the facility will be provided by way of an existing gravel road that begins on the east side of Route 53 and back toward the south up to the ridgeline of Carters Mountain. Currently there are two existing microwave dishes that originally supported Alltel's backhaul system of and an array of panel antennas that assist in providing personal wireless services. There is also an existing equipment shelter maintain by that houses Verizon Wireless transmitting equipment within the fenced compound for this facility. Due to its location on a tower farm with several other structures of similar sizes and heights, the proposed PWSF will not substantially impact the character of the surrounding area. Verizon Wireless PWSF Page 1 Carter's Mountain Co- locations This proposal is consistent with the County's Personal Wireless Service Facilities Policy (hereafter "Policy ") which recommends that PWSFs "should be located in opportunity sites." Opportunity sites are "areas within properties where placement of PWSFs is encouraged by Albemarle County." These opportunity sites include existing structures that provide collocations for PWSFs that can be installed with limited adverse impacts. The Policy states unequivocally that "personal wireless service facilities should utilize existing structures where possible." In 2008, Verizon Wireless was originally approved to collocate an array of panel antennas on a nearby tower on the Carter's Mountain tower farm. However, the Alltel tower that is the subject of this proposal was acquired in the merger with Alltel and this will now allow the modification of an existing facility that will not result in any changes in the visual character of the monopole. Therefore, proposed antenna modifications will meet the County's Policy goals regarding co- locations and utilization of opportunity sites, without increasing the total number of arrays that will be attached to the monopole. Compliance with Section 5.1.40 of the Zonin <( Ordinance: The County's specific design criteria for Tier III Facilities, set forth in Section 5.1.40(e), are addressed as follows: • The facility shall comply with subsection 5.1.40(b), subsection 5.1.40(c)(2) through (9), and subsection 5.1.40(d)(2), (3), (6) and (7), unless modified by the board of supervisors during special use permit review. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(b) (1 -5): The microwave dishes proposed for these PWSF modifications will be similar to the existing dishes that are to be removed. The attached tower elevations and equipment specifications are being provided to demonstrate the existing and proposed locations of the dishes and antenna attachments for this PWSF. The proposed microwave dishes will be connected to transmitting equipment within the existing shelter and no additional site work or ground is being proposed with this project. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(2): The structure proposed to support Verizon Wireless' antenna co- location is an existing tower. In addition to the facility and tower that Verizon Wireless owns at this site, there are several other towers and facilities supporting companies that provide personal wireless services, radio, television and a wide range of other telecommunications services located on this parcel. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(3): Verizon Wireless' antenna configuration contains of a full sectored array with twelve (12) panel antennas and two microwave dishes. Verizon Wireless is requesting permission to replace the existing microwave dishes with two new dishes that are 6 feet in diameter and 2 feet in diameter. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(4 and 5): The proposed replacement and relocation of microwave dishes at this facility will not require the removal of any trees. Verizon Wireless PWSF Page 2 Carter's Mountain ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(6): Should use of the antennas and dishes sited at this location become discontinued at anytime in the future, Verizon Wireless and/or its assignee(s) will completely remove the facility within 90 days. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(7): Verizon Wireless will ensure that the required annual report is submitted to accurately account for all existing and proposed equipment on PWSF at this site. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(8): Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation equipment installation without the creation of any 2:1 or greater slopes. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(9): The Verizon Wireless facility is already surrounded by a chain link that will remain in place and does not require any expansion for the proposed modifications. ♦ Section 5.1.40(d)(2): Although the two replacement microwave dishes will be mounted higher than the existing dishes, Verizon Wireless' modifications will not necessitate any increase in the overall height of the tower. This facility is located on a large parcel and the replacement of microwave dishes will be very minor changes in terms of visual impacts. ♦ Section 5.1.40(d)(3): Although this site is located in the Mountain Overlay District, Verizon's antennas and equipment should not impose any measurable increase in adverse impacts upon open space resources ♦ Section 5.1.40(d)(6): The proposed modifications to this facility will utilize an existing structure and support the integration of this important site within Verizon Wireless' microwave backhaul system. ♦ Section 5.1.40(d)(7): As demonstrated by ground equipment and antennas at the existing tower sites on Carters Mountain, visibility of the Verizon antennas and the equipment shelter will not increase the visual impacts of the existing tower farm on Carters Mountain. • The facility shall comply with all conditions of approval of the special use permit (Section 32.2.4): The existing tower was originally approved as SP 1994 -037 with a condition that limits its height to 200 feet and that height will not have to be increased to accommodate Verizon Wireless' planned modifications. Conclusion: Verizon Wireless is confident that the proposed modifications to this Personal Wireless Service Facility meet the criteria for approval of a special use permit and does not conflict with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. This special use permit is being requested to allow modifications that will support microwave backhaul at this facility and its functioning within Verizon Wireless' existing network. The proposed changes will be consistent with existing facilities at this tower farm site and the Verizon Wireless PWSF Page 3 Carter's Mountain replacement of the microwave dishes will not increase the visibility of this site from distances off of the property. The approval of this application will facilitate necessary improvements for integrating Verizon Wireless' existing facilities and cellular services (acquired through the Alltel merger) with the company's other licensed services in the Charlottesville market. Ultimately, this network integration will provide a greater quality of personal wireless services to Albemarle County residents within the wide area that is served by the Carter's Mountain facility. Sincerely, Stephen Waller, AICP Site Development Consultant Verizon Wireless, Charlottesville Market Verizon Wireless PWSF Page 4 Carter's Mountain TOWER PHOTOS Duley's Electric Communication Site Services Inc. Microwave Verification Photo Documentation Carters Mtn. i NO TRESPASSING Rt IOaIFA n[OIS14Anen1 ��,. . In Case al Emergency Lall 1.400473 -7780 ER7 7311 OR 1- 800.34554484 1.) Alltel site. A -1 Key needed to enter gate 3.) Wave guide ladder i4 .t. T w 2.) Entry Port 4.) 2nd wave guide ladder 5.) UHX6 -59J located at 50' on the south leg, fed by a EW =63 6.) (12) 4' panels located on platform at 183' fed by (12) 1 5/8" coax 6.) (2) HP6 -107G located at 106' located on the south east leg, fed by a EW -90 8.) Over all tower Pic. 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GOw Drown By: DJL -� i Checked By: GDW / EXISTING HP6 -107G @ SCALE As SHOWN 106' LOCATED ON THE Z SOUTH EAST LEG (TO BE REMOVED) O H EXISTING 180' LATTICE TOWER Z F m v O O- �h- CL m d O EXISTING UHX6 -59----' i @ 50' LOCATED ON r H THE SOUTH LEG SHEET TITLE TOWER (TO BE REMOVED) y - -- -- = EXHIBIT - SITE INFO: CARTER'S MOUNTAIN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. EXISTING ANTENNAS rn VISIT DATE TOWER ELEVATION TE -I NOT TO SCALE SHEET NUMBER TE- I SUBMITTALS Dote Oeecription 06 -18 -10 TOWER EXHIBIT REVIEW EXISTING (12) 4' PANELS LOCATED ON PLATFORM AT 183' H N C/ 2 m N c O i ci O d' O — E co �� rn = PROPOSED UHX6 -S9 @ 175' L U AGL TO SCOTTSVILLE TO BE Q% d LOCATED ON SOUTH LEG ' (AZIMUTH= 182.85') PROPOSED VHLPX800- 11 -6WH T&L Pmjxt No: 11050 -01 @ 112- AGL TO RIO ROAD TO Deeig -d By. GDW BE LOCATED ON SOUTH EAST D—n By. DIL LEG (AZIMUTH= 4.88 °) Ch «kea By: GDW SCALE: AS SHOWN Z O EXISTING 180' ~ LATTICE TOWER r r Z E m m O WO> a. F O SHEET 7rLE TOWER EXHIBIT SITE INFO: CARTER'S MOUNTAIN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. PROPOSED ANTENNAS rn TV Ff DATE: TOWER ELEVATION SHEET NUMBER 2 TE -2 TE -2 NOT TO SCALE THOMPSON & LITTON Over fiA, years of integ?*)7 insight and innavation. July 12, 2010 Mr. William E. Rose Consultant to Verizon Wireless P.O. Box 178 3049 Caratoke Hwy. Currituck, NC 27929 Re: Verizon Wireless Tower Evaluation- Carter's Mountain Site T &L Project # 11050-06 Dear Mr. Rose: Please consider this letter a written report of the structural analysis of the 180' self- supported communications tower located on Carter's Mountain in Charlottesville, Virginia. The purpose of this analysis was to determine if the proposed dish installation and dish removal as proposed by Verizon can be supported structurally by the existing communications tower. The conclusions and recommendations of this report are based on information obtained from Verizon Wireless and good engineering judgment. EXISTING TOWER DATA Tower geometry and member data was obtained from Rohn original tower drawings dated February 27, 1995. This tower analysis evaluates the tower using the TIA /EIA -222 -G Code. The tower loading consists of using a 90 mile per hour basic wind speed with no ice. The design wind load was reduced by 33 percent when evaluated simultaneously with 0.75 -inch of ice. The existing tower appurtenances were obtained from the original tower drawings along with information provided by Verizon Wireless and are as follows: (12) Decibel DB874H 105 antennas at 180 feet fed by 1.5/8" diameter coax feed lines each (1) Rotatable Platform at 180 feet (1) Andrew HP6 -107G microwave dish at 130 feet fed by 1.1 /4" diameter coax feed line (1) Andrew UHX6 -59J RF microwave dish at 50 feet fed by 1.1 /4" diameter coax feed line T&L 103 East Main Street P.O. Box 1307 Wise, Virginia 24293 tel: 276.328.2161 fax: 276.328.1738 www.t -Isom Mr. William Rose July 12, 2010 Page 2 The proposed dish modifications consist of removing the two existing dishes along with the associated feed lines and installing two new dishes with new waveguide feed lines. The proposed configuration of appurtenances and feed lines proposed by Verizon is as follows: (12) Decibel DB874H 105 antennas at 180 feet fed by 1.5/8" diameter coax feed lines each (1) Rotatable Platform at 180 feet (1) Andrew UHX6 -59 microwave dish at 175 feet fed by EW52 waveguide line (1) Andrew VHLPX800 -1 1 -6WH microwave dish at 112 feet fed by EW90 waveguide line CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on our analysis of the existing communications tower using the TIA /EIA -222 -G code and the assumption that all information obtained is true and correct, it is our opinion that the tower is capable of supporting the proposed loading. The tower with the proposed loading is at approximately 94% capacity. Thank you for allowing Thompson & Litton to provide engineering services for you. Should you have questions related to the tower analysis, please feel free to contact our office at your convenience. Sirtcerely, &A Courtney Kenned Y� Design Engineer Steven D. Brooks, P.E. Design Supervisor /Associate pc: Brian Tew, T &L www.T -L.com PROPOSED q OF TOWER DATA TOWER HEIGHT = 180'± (SELF SUPPORT) LATITUDE 37-58'57.6" (NAD 83) LONGITUDE = 78 28'57.0" (NAD 83) GROUND ELEVATION = 1450.2' (A.M.S.L.) EX. POLL JKCVP36 EX 01H POWER EX UIG TELE. PED 22 B414A I NIF ROUTE 20 LAND TRUST EX TOWER T. M. 1191-18 DISH A EX. ST. D.B. 847, PG. 679 POLE ti c 16 PROPOSED 20' ACCESS EASEMENT (ALONG q OF EXISTING ROAD) 2.850 ACRES G Ex. GUY WIRES (io.* CLEARANCE) CROWN ORCHARD COMPANY EX. TO WE08 TAX MAP 4197-28 _R 91 1455 EX. GUY (3" ANCHOR 10 F.B.M. TOP_ RQ ELEV = 145k it 's 43-28'26"t 10.00, PROPOSED 12' X -16 "'' Ire EQUIPMENT-8LDG. 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All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 1 of 5 See www.commscope.com /Andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications VHLPX800-1 1-6WH Mechanical Specifications Fine Azimuth Adjustment Fine Elevation Adjustment Mounting Pipe Diameter Net Weight Side Struts, Included Side Struts, Optional Wind Velocity Operational Wind Velocity Survival Rating ±100 ±250 50 mm -115 mm 1 2 in -4.5 in 22 kg 1 49 lb 0 0 110 km /h 1 68 mph 200 km /h 1 124 mph Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Axial Force (FA) 1500 N 1 337 Ibf Side Force (FS) 743 N 1 167 Ibf Twisting Moment (MT) 673 N•m Weight with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 35 kg 1 77 lb Zcg with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 305 mm 1 12 in Zcg without Ice 175 mm 1 7 in www.commscope.com/andrew aNDREw® A CommScope Company ©2010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 2 of 5 See www.commscope.com /ondrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications VHLPX800.1 I -6WH Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Image .. A i F, M, Packed Dimensions Gross Weight, Packed Antenna 30.0 kg 1 66.1 lb Height 650.0 mm Fs Length i 1 35.4 in Volume t Width 900.0 mm 1 35.4 in M, Packed Dimensions Gross Weight, Packed Antenna 30.0 kg 1 66.1 lb Height 650.0 mm 1 25.6 in Length 900.0 mm 1 35.4 in Volume 0.5 m3 Width 900.0 mm 1 35.4 in AHDREWe A CommScope Company www.com mscope. com /a nd rew 02010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. page 3 of 5 7/19/2010 Product Specifications VHLPX800 -1 1-6WH Antenna Dimensions And Mounting Information Dimensions in Inches (rnn) Antenna Sim, ft m A J B C 0 ,5 336(8539) 116 5(4180) 1400833) 5'3(150) * Footnotes ANDREW® A CommScope Company Axial Force (FA) Maximum forces exerted on a supporting structure as a result of wind from the most critical direction for this parameter. The individual maximums specified may not occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the mounting pipe. Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) The difference between the peak of the co- polarized main beam and the maximum cross - polarized signal over an angle twice the 3 dB beamwidth of the co- polarized main beam. Front -to -Back Ratio Denotes highest radiation relative to the main beam, at 1800 1400, across the band. Production antennas do not exceed rated values by more than 2 dB unless stated otherwise. Gain, Mid Band For a given frequency band, gain is primarily a function of antenna size. The gain of Andrew antennas is determined by either gain by comparison or by computer integration of the measured antenna patterns. Operating Frequency Band Bands correspond with CCIR recommendations or common allocations used www.commscope.com/andrew ©2010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 4 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications ANDREW® A CommScope Company VHLPX800-1 1-6WH throughout the world. Other ranges can be accommodated on special order. Packing Andrew standard packing is suitable for export. Antennas are shipped as standard in totally recyclable cardboard or wire -bound crates (dependent on product). For your convenience, Andrew offers heavy duty export packing options. Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) Radiation patterns determine an antenna's ability to discriminate against unwanted signals under conditions of radio congestion. Radiation patterns are dependent on antenna series, size, and frequency. Return Loss The figure that indicates the proportion of radio waves incident upon the antenna that are rejected as a ratio of those that are accepted. Side Force (FS) Maximum axial forces exerted on support structures by side struts as a result of a 200 km /h (125 mph) wind from the most critical direction and extreme angle permitted. The forces are a component of, not in addition to, the maximum forces specified above. Twisting Moment (MT) Maximum forces exerted on a supporting structure as a result of wind from the most critical direction for this parameter. The individual maximums specified may not occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the mounting pipe. VSWR Wind Velocity Operational Wind Velocity Survival Rating www.commscope.com/andrew Maximum; is the guaranteed Peak Voltage- Standing - Wave -Ratio within the operating band. The wind speed where the antenna deflection is equal to or less than 0.1 degrees. Microwave antennas, including mounts and radomes, where applicable, will withstand the simultaneous wind and ice conditions as specified. ©2010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 5 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications ANDREW® A CommScope Company UHX6 -59 -D3A 1.8 m 1 6 ft Ultra High Performance Parabolic Shielded Antenna, dual - polarized, 5.925 -6.425 GHz, PDR70, gray antenna, enhanced white radome with flash, standard pack— one -piece reflector OBSOLETE Replaced By: UHX6 -59 -D3A /L CHARACTERISTICS 1.8 m 1 6 ft Ultra High Performance Parabolic Shielded Antenna, dual - polarized, 5.925 -6.425 GHz, PDR70, gray antenna, enhanced white radome with flash, standard pack— one -piece reflector General Specifications Antenna Input PDR70 Packing Standard pack Radome Color White Radome Material Enhanced Reflector Construction One -piece reflector Antenna Color Gray Antenna Type UH - High Performance Parabolic Shielded Antenna, dual - polarized Diameter, nominal 1.8 1 6 ft Flash Included Yes Polarization Dual Electrical Specifications Beamwidth, Horizontal 1.8 ° Beamwidth, Vertical 1.8 ° Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) 33 dB www.commscope.com/andrew ©2010 CommScope, Inc. 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All trademarks identified by ® or T' are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 1 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications UHX6- 59 -D3A Electrical Compliance ETSI Class 3 1 US FCC Part 101A Front -to -Back Ratio 75 dB Gain, Low Band 38.4 dBi Gain, Mid Band 38.8 dBi Gain, Top Band 39.1 dBi Operating Frequency Band 5.925 — 6.425 GHz Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) 1729K I 1730K Return Loss 30.7 dB VSWR 1.06 Mechanical Specifications Fine Azimuth Adjustment Fine Elevation Adjustment Mounting Pipe Diameter Net Weight Side Struts, Included Side Struts, Optional Wind Velocity Operational Wind Velocity Survival Rating t5° t5° 115 mm 1 4.5 in 163 kg 1 359 lb 1 inboard 1 inboard 110 km /h 1 68 mph 200 km /h 1 124 mph Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Angle o for MT Max -110 ° Axial Force (FA) 6348 N 1 1427 Ibf Force on Inboard Strut Side 9210 N 1 2070 Ibf Side Force (FS) 3144 N 1 707 Ibf Twisting Moment (MT) -2209 N•m Weight with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 263 kg 1 580 lb Zcg with 1/2 in (12 mm) Radial Ice 579 mm 23 in Zcg without Ice 508 mm 20 in www.commscope.com/andrew ANDREW® A CommScope Company ©2010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or Tm are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 2 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications A CommScope Company UHX6- 59 -D3A Wind Forces At Wind Velocity Survival Rating Image A F„ F, :p MT Packed Dimensions Gross Weight, Packed Antenna 308.0 kg 1 679.0 lb Height 2120.0 mm 1 83.5 in Length 2070.0 mm 1 81.5 in Volume 3.9 m3 Width 880.0 mm 1 34.6 in www.commscope.com/andrew ©2010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 3 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications ANDREW A CommScope Company UHX6- 59 -D3A Antenna Dimensions And Mounting Information A A' h •s :r1.. C 9 4 D j1 ¢ YI t' • M �. —ter A t945(765) [ 1955,730) 8 38917531 P 23,5(0 =) C 161(631 G 719;2631 a 15" i6o 8) * Footnotes Axial Force (FA) Cross Polarization Discrimination (XPD) Front -to -Back Ratio Gain, Mid Band Operating Frequency Band www. com mscope -com /a nd rew Maximum forces exerted on a supporting structure as a result of wind from the most critical direction for this parameter. The individual maximums specified may not occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the mounting pipe. The difference between the peak of the co- polarized main beam and the maximum cross - polarized signal over an angle twice the 3 dB beamwidth of the co- polarized main beam. Denotes highest radiation relative to the main beam, at 1800 ±401, across the band. Production antennas do not exceed rated values by more than 2 dB unless stated otherwise. For a given frequency band, gain is primarily a function of antenna size. The gain of Andrew antennas is determined by either gain by comparison or by computer integration of the measured antenna patterns. Bands correspond with CCIR recommendations or common allocations used ©2010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or TM are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 4 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 7/19/2010 Product Specifications ANDREW® A CommScope Company UHX6-59 -D3A throughout the world. Other ranges can be accommodated on special order. Packing Andrew standard packing is suitable for export. Antennas are shipped as standard in totally recyclable cardboard or wire -bound crates (dependent on product). For your convenience, Andrew offers heavy duty export packing options. Radiation Pattern Envelope Reference (RPE) Radiation patterns determine an antenna's ability to discriminate against unwanted signals under conditions of radio congestion. Radiation patterns are dependent on antenna series, size, and frequency. Return Loss The figure that indicates the proportion of radio waves incident upon the antenna that are rejected as a ratio of those that are accepted. Side Force (FS) Maximum axial forces exerted on support structures by side struts as a result of a 200 km /h (125 mph) wind from the most critical direction and extreme angle permitted. The forces are a component of, not in addition to, the maximum forces specified above. Twisting Moment (MT) Maximum forces exerted on a supporting structure as a result of wind from the most critical direction for this parameter. The individual maximums specified may not occur simultaneously. All forces are referenced to the mounting pipe. VSWR Wind Velocity Operational Wind Velocity Survival Rating www.commscope.com/andrew Maximum; is the guaranteed Peak Voltage- Standing - Wave -Ratio within the operating band. The wind speed where the antenna deflection is equal to or less than 0.1 degrees. Microwave antennas, including mounts and radomes, where applicable, will withstand the simultaneous wind and ice conditions as specified. 02010 CommScope, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks identified by ® or T"I are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope.All specifications are subject to change. page 5 of 5 See www.commscope.com /andrew for the most current information. 711912010