SAT
Dish antenna symbol
Symbol for a parabolic dish antenna used for satellite reception or microwave links.
IEC
IEC · ANT
Antenna symbol
General antenna symbol, a vertical line ending in a V or triangle, used on communications and TV distribution drawings.
In plain English
What does Antenna mean?
The antenna symbol is a vertical feed line ending in an open triangle or V. It is used for TV and FM aerials, wireless bridge antennas, cellular router antennas and radio links on schematics and site plans.
A simple example
On a site plan the symbol marks the mast or roof location; on a schematic it marks the RF connection point of a radio device. The coaxial cable route and lightning protection are separate design items that the plan should show.
What the drawings help you do
The general symbol does not indicate the type, frequency band or gain of the antenna. Directional antennas may add a direction mark.
This particular reference
General antenna symbol, a vertical line ending in a V or triangle, used on communications and TV distribution drawings. A dish antenna has a parabolic reflector; the general antenna symbol has no reflector.
- Terminal
- An identified point where a conductor connects.
- Schematic
- A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.
Read the source: IEC graphical symbols for diagrams · Cables and antennas for industrial network devices · Autodesk IEC-60617 preview: Propagation and signal-flow qualifiers
IEC · Antenna, general
IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.
Shown as an independently authored educational illustration. Use the cited publication and drawing legend to verify the required drafting form.
GA / Schematic · ANT
What it represents
The antenna symbol is a vertical feed line ending in an open triangle or V. It is used for TV and FM aerials, wireless bridge antennas, cellular router antennas and radio links on schematics and site plans.
On a site plan the symbol marks the mast or roof location; on a schematic it marks the RF connection point of a radio device. The coaxial cable route and lightning protection are separate design items that the plan should show.
The general symbol does not indicate the type, frequency band or gain of the antenna. Directional antennas may add a direction mark.
How to read it
- Check mast location and earthing.
- Identify the device it feeds.
Information to show or reference
- State frequency band.
- Show feeder cable.
- Show earthing and surge protection.
A distinction that matters
A dish antenna has a parabolic reflector; the general antenna symbol has no reflector.
Sources you can follow
These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.
IEC graphical symbols for diagrams
IEC graphical symbol context for installation and communication plans; independently drawn here.
Cables and antennas for industrial network devices
Public accessory page covering antennas and RF cables for network devices.
Autodesk IEC-60617 preview: Propagation and signal-flow qualifiers
Public IEC-oriented propagation and signal-flow qualifiers used on communication symbols.
About this graphic
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