ACTIVE SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR THE IC-SAT100

AH-41

Active Satellite Antenna System for Using the IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT Radio in a Building

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Descriptions

・Covers both Iridium® satellite frequencies and GNSS L1 band frequencies, and provides a solution for satellite communications indoors

・Use optional OPC-2462 (59 m, 193.5 ft) or user supplied coaxial cable (Max. 169 m, 554.5 ft) to obtain a line-of-sight path to the satellite

・Power over Coaxial (PoC) carries electrical power through the coaxial cable
– Electrical power cabling can be reduced

・Separate TX/RX unit configuration, TX unit with a Power Amplifier and RX unit with a LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)

・The main unit has IP67 waterproof and dust-tight protection for outdoor installation

Connection example

Types of External Antennas for IC-SAT100 and Usage Guidelines

By replacing the IC-SAT100 antenna with an external antenna, satellite communication is possible even from a vehicle or building. Select the most suitable antenna according to the installation location and application.

1 OPC-2422 coaxial cable (5 m, 16.4 ft) is required for more than 1.5 m, 4.9 ft extension.

2 Optional OPC-2113 or user supplied coaxial cable is separately required. Cable loss requirement is less than 3.4 dB loss at 1621 MHz.

3 Optional OPC-2462 or user supplied coaxial cable is separately required. Cable loss requirement is 12.5 - 13.0 dB loss at 1621 MHz. 

4 The distance from the main unit to the antenna is a rough guideline. The height of the building is an estimate assuming that the height of one floor is 3.5 m, 11.5 ft .

Specifications

GENERAL

Frequency range 1616.02–1626.48 MHz (TX unit/RX unit)
1575.42–1605.4 MHz (RX unit, GNSS L1 band)
Antenna impedance 50 Ω nominal (N-J connector)
Polarization Right-hand circular
Operating temperature range –25°C to +55°C, –13°F to +131°F
Current drain
(approximate)		 Less than 2.5 A (at relay)
Less than 0.8 A (stand-by)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
(projections not included)		 310 × 326 × 89 mm (TX/RX units + bracket)
77 × 200 × 77 mm (each unit)
Weight (approximate) 1.6 kg, 3.5 lb

TX UNIT

Rated output power 37.7 dBm ± 1 dB (at 23.3 dBm input to TX unit)
Spurious emissions 0.25 μW (≤ 1 GHz), 1.0 μW (> 1 GHz)

RX UNIT

Total gain 17 dB ±1.5 dB (at –80 dBm input to RX unit)
Noise figure Less than 3.0 dB
Spurious emissions 0.25 μW (≤ 1 GHz), 1.0 μW (> 1 GHz)

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Applicable IP Rating

Ingress Protection StandardData
IP rating (AH-41 main unit) IP67 (Waterproof and dust-tight)

Packing Includes

OPC-2461
Coaxial cable (1.5 m, 4.9 ft)

BC-253
Power box

BC-228
AC adapter

Mounting kit
(U-bolts, pole clamps, washers and nuts)

Optional Accessory

OPC-2462
Coaxial cable (59 m, 193.5 ft)

Suggested Main Antenna Cables

Use optional OPC-2642 or user supplied coaxial cable to meet Iridium® performance requirements, and comply with FCC regulations.

Cable loss requirement from Power box to the AH-41 12.5–13.0 dB loss at 1621 MHz
Reference Cable Diameter Cable Length
Times Microwave Systems
LMR 195 4.95 mm, 0.195 inch 27 m, 88.6 ft
LMR 240 6.10 mm, 0.240 inch 39 m, 128.0 ft
LMR 300 7.62 mm, 0.300 inch 49 m, 160.8 ft
LMR 400 10.29 mm, 0.405 inch 75 m, 246.1 ft
LMR 500 12.70 mm, 0.500 inch 92 m, 301.8 ft
LMR 600 14.99 mm, 0.590 inch 115 m, 377.3 ft
LMR 900 22.10 mm, 0.870 inch 169 m, 554.5 ft

Above cable lengths are for your reference which are calculated by the target cable loss at 1500 MHz.

EXTERNAL ANTENNA

Compatible Products
  1. IC-SAT100

  • AH-41
    ACTIVE SATELLITE ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR THE IC-SAT100

  • OPC-2462
    COAXIAL CABLE

Use optional OPC-2462 (59 m, 193.5 ft) or user supplied coaxial cable (Max. 169 m, 554.5 ft)

Catalogs / Brochures

Brochures Name Size
AH-41 957KB

Instruction Manual / Guides

Name Model Name Note
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA UE (ITALIANO) AH-41
DOC (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY) AH-41
INSTRUCTIONS AH-41