Waterproof GPS Active Antenna 28dB Gain, 3-5VDC, SMA
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Yes, if the antenna's amplifier is powered by 3 to 5V dc from the aftermarket GPS radio's connector. It has been tested on two aircraft GPS receivers by myself. It performs just as well as the $250 antenna I bought for my plane.
Within the antenna, there should be no rattling.
No, you won't be able to use this antenna.
No, it's not going to work. You'll need an MCX style connector to connect to this antenna because it has an SMA connector.
Selected User Reviews For Waterproof GPS Active Antenna 28dB Gain, 3-5VDC, SMA
I purchased a car stereo that I liked and that included a GPS antenna, but GPS reception in my SUV was extremely poor. The GPS signal app I downloaded showed only sporadic connectivity to three or four of the twelve satellites. In this particular vehicle, my phone also had poor GPS reception, so I'm not convinced it was the GPS antenna that came with the car stereo. Despite the fact that it looked nearly identical to the one that came with my stereo, I decided to give it a try after reading the reviews. Wow, what a difference, with 12 satellites receiving strong signals. This one may be a smidgeon smaller than the one I replaced, but the difference in signal quality was night and day. I couldn't be more pleased.
I use it with a Raspberry Pi 3B amateur radio project, but I'm concerned about the coax cable quality and the SMA connector. They're made of a low-cost stamped crimp, and the crimp appears to be weak, as I've already noticed some electrical loosening while using them. To keep the cable from moving and becoming completely untethered, I had to tie it down. This, in my opinion, is an insufficient connectorization/termination and/or a too lightweight coax cable for the device. br>br>However, when the product arrived ahead of schedule, I was concerned that it would not work or be in good condition. The package was battered and crushed, which caused concern. br>br>After several months of use with this GPS puck, I'm sticking to my guns. This is the second one I've purchased. One is for the house, while the other is for the truck. Because I live in the desert, I've had plenty of opportunities to put this to the test in a variety of settings. It was subjected to icing, snow, rain, hail, and scorching heat. It continues to function. The magnet is still firmly in place. br>I can see about 14-feet in front of me. At the most given times, 17 of the 24 satellites are active. br>For radio work, this is connected to a DRAWS HAT. 73, de KF6NFW, de KF6NFW, de KF6NFW, de KF6NFW, de K.
I have three antennas, a (cheap) GPS module, and a (cheap) GPS module:
- It appears that a small ceramic antenna is simply non-existent. working, even if I put it on a roof with a good view of the skybr>- a larger SIM39EA antenna that gets a fix in less than three minutes 5 minutes outside, but can't seem to get it right insidebr>- This antenna has a SMA connector. In less than 5 seconds, the module has a fix on the sats (!). ) from the boot, both indoors and out. br>br>Worth every penny.
I'm working on an electrics kit that requires the integration of an external GPS antenna. I like how long the cable is, how small the antenna is, and how magnetic the base is. I put the unit to the test in my basement, which isn't the best place for gps reception. In a matter of minutes, the antenna had locked on to a satellite. I was blown away. Keep in mind that this antenna is not self-contained. The SMA connector must be used to supply power to it.
This is an excellent piece of equipment. It appears to be water resistant (though I won't put that to the test!). ) and be reasonably durable, with a nice SMA connector It does a great job of attracting signals. This is NOT a dual-band GNSS antenna, as a side note. Only GPS and GLONASS will be picked up, not Galileo. It didn't pretend to do so, so it's not the unit's fault. Antennas with two bands are more expensive.
This antenna is working flawlessly with the SkyTraq Venus838FLPx GPS. I'm about to mount this antenna on my motorcycle to finish the datalogger/lap timer project I just finished, and the wire length provided will make it simple. br>br>While sitting a good distance away from any windows, I was able to pick up GPS signal from inside the house without issue. This antenna comes highly recommended from me.
ICOM offered a replacement for $45; however, this one is clearly much less expensive. This is great, and I don't notice any differences in functionality. Because my boat does not have a magnetic mounting option, I bought permanent two-sided tape to attach it to it. It looks and performs admirably.
The problem I was having with the stock aftermarket antenna was resolved with this antenna. When installed on top of the dashboard of my Chevy Express van, the radio's original radio antenna did not work very well. As a result, I put this one up on the roof. It is now completely functional. My signal is strong at all times.
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