Constructed: 1997 | The newest antenna on site was constructed with the transmission and reception equipment underground rather than on the surface of the dish. This reduces the weight of the dish and allows for maintenance of equipment while the antenna is tracking.
Axes Configuration: Azimuth—Elevation
Reflector Size: 34 metres
Transmitting Bands: X band (7145–7190 MHz) S band (2025–2120 MHz)
Receiving Bands: X band (8400–8500 MHz) S band (2200–2300 MHz) Ka band (31.8–32.3 GHz)
Reflector Accuracy: within 0.25mm
Pointing Accuracy: within 0.015°
Turning Rate: 2° per second
High Wind Parameters: Stow at steady winds of 72km/h or gusts at or above 88km/h Design maximum survivable 160km/h

Constructed: 1969–1973, extended in 1987 | DSS 43 is the largest steerable parabolic antenna in the Southern Hemisphere. The massive structure, weighing more than 3000 tonnes, rotates on a film of oil approximately 0.17mm thick. The reflector surface is made up of 1,272 aluminium panels with a total surface area of 4180 square metres.
Axes Configuration: Azimuth—Elevation
Reflector Size: 70 metres. Extended from 64 metres in 1987
Height: 73 metres
Transmitting Bands: X band (7145–7190 MHz) S band (2025–2120 MHz)
Receiving Bands: X band (8400–8500 MHz) S band (2270–2300 MHz) L band (1626–1708 MHz) K band (12.5 GHz) Ku band (18–26 GHz)
Reflector Accuracy: within 0.5mm
Pointing Accuracy: within 0.005°
Turning Rate: 0.25° per second
High Wind Parameters: Stow at steady winds of 72km/h or gusts at or above 88km/h Design maximum survivable 160km/h

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