StarterAdapter SMA – RP-SMA Waveguide Adapter for StarterDish™ Antennas, 5150–5950 MHz

The RF elements StarterAdapter SMA (STA-SMA) connects radios equipped with coaxial antenna interfaces to RF elements StarterDish antennas. It converts the antenna's waveguide interface into two RP-SMA Female connections, allowing radios with compatible coaxial connectors to be used with any StarterDish antenna. The two connections correspond to horizontal and vertical polarization, enabling the radio to connect to both polarization paths through the adapter. This arrangement combines the StarterDish waveguide interface with the coaxial connections used by the radio, making the adapter the link between the two connection types. Operating within the 5150–5950 MHz frequency range, the STA-SMA uses dual linear horizontal and vertical polarization and has a 50-ohm impedance.

The adapter incorporates an aluminium alloy insert and a housing made from UV-stabilized, weather-resistant ABS plastic. Its construction is intended for outdoor installations, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +60°C and a wind survival rating of 160 km/h. The waveguide port establishes the connection to the StarterDish antenna, while the two RP-SMA Female connectors provide separate coaxial interfaces for the radio. For installations combining StarterDish antennas with radios that use coaxial antenna connections, the STA-SMA provides the interface conversion needed to connect the equipment while retaining the antenna's horizontal and vertical polarization arrangement.