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MU 1-MG/GPS

Whip AntennasMU 1-MG/GPS

GPS Antenna with a ¼ λ Mobile Antenna for the 450 MHz Band

Description

  • Heavy-duty magnetic mount with toggle joint.
  • External antenna whip mounted on the magnetic base (MG) which includes antenna for Global Positioning System (GPS).
  • Provided with two 5 m cables attached:
    • 5 m RG 58 cable with FME(f) connector for UHF.
    • 5 m RG 174 cable with SMA(m) connector for GPS.
  • ECE R118.02 approved cable.
  • The whip is fixed on the mount using a hat screw which is supplied with the mount and a special fastening key.
  • Built-in high-gain, low-noise amplifier.
  • 3 - 15 VDC supply.
  • DC supply via SMA(m)-connector.

Specifications

Electrical
Model MU 1-MG/GPS
Frequency 380 - 410 MHz, 400 - 430 MHz
and other frequencies on request
Antenna Type ¼ λ mobile whip antenna
Max. Input Power 25 W
Polarisation Vertical
Impedance 50 Ω
VSWR ≤ 1.3 @ f.res.
Bandwidth ≥ 30 MHz @ VSWR ≤ 1.5
Gain (EIA RS-329-1) 0 dB
Mechanical
Compliance ECE R118.02 approved cable
Connection(s) FME(f) with 5 m RG 58 cable for UHF (other connectors like BNC(m) or TNC(m) can be made upon request)
SMA(m) with 5 m RG 174 cable for GPS
Materials Whip:
Black-chromed stainless steel
Mount:
Stainless steel
Black-chromed brass
Weather- and shockproof plastics
Colour Black
Dimensions Whip:
175 mm / 6.89 in.
Mount:
Total height: Approx. 63 mm / 2.52 in.
Diameter: 130 mm / 5.12 in.
Whip Connection Toggle joint (Hat screw with key)
Weight Whip : Approx. 0.04 kg / 0.088 lb.
Mount : Approx. 0.9 kg / 1.98 lb.
Mounting Whip:
On the MG
Mount:
Centre of vehicle roof for best omnidirectional coverage
Max. Car Speed 170 km/h
GPS Antenna
P1dB (GPS Amplifier) Approx. +7 dBm
Coverage (GPS) Hemispherical
Gain (GPS) 28 dBic in axial direction (typ.)
Antenna Type (GPS) Active patch antenna
Noise Figure (GPS Amplifier) < 1 dB (typ.)
Cross Polar Discrimination (GPS) > 10 dB (typ.)
Gain (GPS Amplifier) > 30 dB (typ.)
Selectivity (GPS Amplifier) > 20 dB down @ ± 100 MHz
VSWR (GPS Amplifier) < 2.0:1
Selectivity (GPS) > 45 dB down @ ± 45 MHz
Frequency (GPS) 1575 MHz
Power Supply (GPS) 3 - 15 VDC, Approx. 20 mA
Current Consumption (GPS Amplifier) Approx. 20 mA
Polarisation (GPS) RHCP
Impedance (GPS) 50 Ω
Environmental
Operating temperature range -35 °C to +75 °C

Diagram and Mounting

INSTALLATION

The magnetic mount should be mounted in the middle of the vehicle roof or rear locker for the best omnidirectional coverage. The magnetic mount should be mounted in the middle of the vehicle roof or rear locker for the best omnidirectional coverage.

TYPICAL SWR CURVE

Ordering Designations

Model Product No.
MU 1-MG/GPS/380-410 MHz 132000209
MU 1-MG/GPS/400-430 MHz 132000217
Accessories
MG/GPS-Mount 132000158

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