Passive Antennas: Iridium
Use with the Iridium 9505A or 9555 satellite phones to deliver exceptional reception performance for permanent in-building or marine applications.
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Passive Antennas: Iridium
Iridium satphones were designed to operate with a passive antenna, either an element attached directly to the handset, or a remote aerial connected with a short length of coaxial cable. Passives can work up to 20 meters (65 feet) with Iridium depending upon the cable used and the connectors.
Details
Features
- Use with any Iridium Satellite Phone or Dock
- Completely sealed and contains no moving parts
- For Threaded Pipe Mounting or Additional Mount
- Ideal for marine or in-building use
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions (excl. mounting bracket): Length: 18.7cm (7.4”), Diameter: 7.6cm (3”)
- Weight (excl. mounting bracket): 311.85g (11 oz)
- Operating Temperature: -40° to +85° C
- Antenna Head Connection: TNC female
- Frequency: 1616 – 1626.5Mhz
- Polarization: Right Hand Circular
- Antenna Type: RHCP Dipole
- Antenna Gain (dBic): 0.0 dBic
- Return Loss (minimum): 0.4dBic: 0° = 0°m, 1.4dBic: 0° < Zenith < 45°, -0.25dBic: 75° < Zenith < 82°
- Radiation Pattern: 9.5 dB (<2.0:1 VSWR)
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