Active GPS Antenna Fits In Tight Quarters

May 1, 2001
Heralded as the industry's smallest active GPS antenna, the Micro Skymaster measures only 33.95 mm x 25.2 mm x 10.6 mm and delivers a gain of 24 dB. The component can be either magnet or screw mounted and includes a universal FME connector that allows

Heralded as the industry's smallest active GPS antenna, the Micro Skymaster measures only 33.95 mm x 25.2 mm x 10.6 mm and delivers a gain of 24 dB. The component can be either magnet or screw mounted and includes a universal FME connector that allows users to connect the receiver via SMB, SMA, BNC, TNC, MCX or N-type connectors with straight or right-angle configurations.
The antenna operates on 3V to 5V and consumes 11 mA. It comes standard with a 3m, RG174/U RF cable and is packaged in a fully waterproof casing, capable of operating in temperatures from -30°C to 85°C. Other features include a center frequency of 1,575.42 MHz, ±1.023 MHz and an output impedance of 50 ohms. Price is $79.

Company: TRI-M SYSTEMS INC.

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