[time-nuts] Looking for specs for a Matsushita CCA532ST02 GPS antenna

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

> On Aug 28, 2020, at 7:11 PM, Scott Armstrong <aa5am at vntx.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a Matsushita CCA532ST02 GPS antenna that has been sitting in a parts
> box in the garage probably for the past 20 years.
> I've done a few searches on the web for specs but have come up empty. I
> believe this GPS antenna is similar to a HP 58504A or AROMAT
> GPS-A-32-TNC-02-W.
> 
> Does anyone have the specs for the antenna or can confirm the voltage
> required to power the LNA?

At 20 years old, its certainly not anything lower than 5V. Most 3.3V (modern)
antennas are happy with 5V. It’s pretty safe to try 5V and see what happens.

Bob

> 
> I think it requires 5v to power the LNA but wouldn't swear to it. Would
> prefer not to fry it if it is still good.
> 
> Also, can anyone confirm the threads for the mast adapter?
> I believe it is 1.0-14UNS-2A  based on another more recent model.
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Scott AA5AM
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