[time-nuts] GPS ant info

[Didier Juges]

These specs are about the same as the 58532A from Symmetricom. I bought 
mine on eBay, new in original packaging for $50, a short while later 
someone sold a bunch of them (these may not have been new) for $15 to 
$20 a piece.

Anyone has compared them in actual operation or performance?

Didier KO4BB


Randy Warner wrote:
> Guys,
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> The CCAH32ST01 is the P/N for the TNC connector version of the Aromat model
> VIC-100 timing antenna. Aromat is owned by Matsushita, who is owned by
> Panasonic, etc., etc., etc. Panasonic has decided to put their own name on
> things, so the new ones are identified as being Panasonic. You can find a
> better datasheet on the US website here:
> http://www.pewa.panasonic.com/emp/products/gps_pdf/Panasonic_VIC100_Antenna_
> 9_06.pdf
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> Anyway, the VIC-100 is THE timing antenna if you are looking for top
> performance. It is the standard antenna for Lucent, Motorola, and everyone
> else.
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> Typical specs:
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> LNA Gain:   38dB
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> Bandpass:   -60dB at fo +/- 50MHz
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> Power:      +5V at approx. 25mA
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> As you might guess, its main claim to fame is the -60dB filtering. It's
> about the only "standard" GPS antenna with three ceramic filters (L1 ceramic
> filters as used in GPS antennas are typically good for about -20dB at +/-50
> MHz around foo). 
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> When I worked at Synergy these were about $120. If you try to buy one from
> Symmetricom it will set you back about $450. By way of comparison, the Moto
> Timing2000 (with a dual ceramic filter) is about $65. In short, you have one
> of the best timing antennas out there. Hold onto it.
>
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> Randy Warner
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