1.1 It provides a product coding system that can be used to create universal product numbers for Sinclair Antennas, eliminating any discrepancies or inconsistencies in the product codes previously used in U.S.A, EMEA and Canada.

1.2 It strives to eliminate any ambiguity in product naming in order to further reduce the likelihood of shipping the wrong product.

2.1 SKU Stock Keeping Unit

The complete name structure has four components and it is comprised with the following code designations:

Component #1: Series/Configuration Identifier
Component #2: SKU Variant Identifier
Component #3: Options List (or “E-number”)
Component #4: Prototype Identifier (P.I., optional)

3.1.1 Series/Configuration Identifier

“S”: The names of all Sinclair antennas start with “S”
AT: Antenna Type (collinear omni, exposed dipole, yagis, etc.)
FR: Frequency Range (100 MHz – 299 MHz, 300 MHz – 599 MHz, etc.)
Ser: Antenna Series (eg; 21 = Excaliber mobiles, 80 = high-gain omnis)
Cf: Antenna Configuration (fixed vs field-adj, 2-bay vs 4-bay, etc.)

3.1.2 SKU Variant Identifier

“-”: Separates the Series/Configuration Identifier from the SKU Variant Identifier
ER: Environmental Rating (standard duty or heavy duty)
FS: Frequency Split (split code or centre frequency or TB1, etc.)
P: Pattern or Wavelength (eg: offset vs bi-directional, ½ wave vs ¼ wave)
PR: PIM Rating (standard noise rating or PIM-enhanced)
Cx: Connector (BNC – female, TNC – male, etc.)

3.1.3 Options List

The Options List may contain the following elements:
“(”: Signifies the beginning of the Options List - mandatory
EE: Electrical Elevation (uptilt or downtilt in degrees) - optional
Tf: Tune frequency - optional
MC: Mounting Configuration (side mount, end mount, etc.) - optional
E#: A special assembly “E-number” - optional
< MO: A string of characters signifying one or more miscellaneous options (paint colour, high power, etc.) - optional
“)”: Signifies the end of the Options List - mandatory

3.1.4 Prototype Identifier

An engineering prototype constructed for customer acceptance testing is further designated by the character “X” following the Options List.
X: Prototype identifier

3.2.1 “S” : Names of all antennas start with “S” for “Sinclair”.

Single alphabetic character. Value is always upper case “S”. This portion of the name is mandatory.

3.2.2 AT : Antenna Type

Single alphabetic character, always upper case. This portion of the name is mandatory.

Note: For dual-band antennas (eg. dual 312/212 dipole antenna) use forward slash between the two frequency range designators, placing first the frequency range that is implemented higher up the mast. (eg. SD312/212D-SF2/F2P2S(…).

3.2.3 FR : Frequency Range

Single numeric character. This portion of the name is mandatory.

3.2.4 Ser : Antenna Series

Two numeric characters. This portion of the name is mandatory.

3.2.5 Cf : Configuration

Single alphanumeric character. This portion of the name can be left blank only for the dominant configuration variant for the product, or if there are NO configuration variants anticipated for the product.

3.2.6 “-“ : Separator inserted to enhance readability

This separator distinguishes the series/configuration, being the level at which family-level marketing collateral is likely to be generated for the majority of products, from the variants defined by frequency splits, etc. This separator is mandatory.

3.2.7 ER : Environmental Rating

Single alphabetic character. This portion of the name is mandatory.

3.2.8 FS : Frequency Split

Two, three, four, or five alphanumeric characters. This portion of the name is mandatory. Use “FX” if no frequency splits exist or are anticipated for the product, or a specific frequency is required as per 7.2.14. Note that frequency split codes (and even the logic behind the codes) may vary between antenna series. For simplicity, antennas that existed prior to this naming convention will use the same frequency split codes (or centre frequencies) that were used previously. Where “*” preceded the frequency split code, it is replaced with “F”.

Note: For dual-band antennas, place a forward slash between the Frequency Split designators, using the same sequencing used in the Frequency Range designator.

3.2.9 P : Pattern or Wavelength

Two alphanumeric characters. This portion of the name is mandatory, unless no pattern or wavelength variants are anticipated.

3.2.10 PR : PIM Rating

Single alphabetic character. This portion of the name is mandatory.

3.2.11 Cx : Connector

Two alphabetic characters. This portion of the name is mandatory. Connector variants listed below do not apply to all antenna products.

3.2.12 “(“ : Start of options list

This separator distinguishes the product name being the level at which a separate bill of materials is likely to be required from the options list. The options list (and therefore this separator) is mandatory because the connector is specified in the options list, and it is always necessary to specify the connector.

3.2.13 EE : Electrical Elevation

Three alphanumeric characters. This portion of the name can be left blank, only if the concept of electrical elevation is not applicable to the product series (e.g.; yagis, corner reflectors).

Note: For dual downtilt antennas use forward slash between the two downtilt designators, placing first the downtilt that is implemented higher up the mast. (eg. SC421-SFXSNF(D0/3.5)

3.2.14 Tf : Tune Frequency

3.2.15 MC : Mounting Configuration

Single alphabetic character. The mounting configuration is relative to the antenna, not to the tower. This portion of the name should be used if there is more than one mounting configuration.

3.2.16 E# : Special Assembly Identifier (“E-number”)

Five alphanumeric characters, “E” followed by four digits. Presence of an “E-number” indicates that the product is a “special assembly”. Occasionally the customer supplied unique drawing number or part number may be used in place of the E number. See “Special Assemblies” for details. This portion of the name will (of course) be omitted for all standard/stocked and standard/non-stocked products.

3.2.17 “-“ : Separator inserted to enhance readability

This separator distinguishes the basic options from the less common “miscellaneous options”. It is inserted to enhance readability. This separator is mandatory if the product has miscellaneous options.

3.2.18 MO : Miscellaneous Options

This will be a string (of arbitrary length) composed of sequences of two or three alphanumeric characters. This portion of the name is optional. The sequence of elements is not critical, but it is recommended that the following sequence be observed for enhanced readability. Miscellaneous options listed below are not available for all antenna configurations.

3.2.19 “)“ : End of options list

This separator identifies the end of the options list.