External GPS antennas - Revision history

Lindi at 15:45, 23 May 2009

2009-05-23T15:45:50Z

Morlac: /* Neo FreeRunner */

2008-09-06T11:51:26Z

‎Neo FreeRunner

Morlac: /* Neo FreeRunner */

2008-09-06T11:50:49Z

‎Neo FreeRunner

Morlac: /* Neo FreeRunner */ added tested external antennas

2008-09-06T11:32:08Z

‎Neo FreeRunner: added tested external antennas

Dolfje at 15:20, 16 August 2008

2008-08-16T15:20:54Z

Brian H Wilson: /* Semsons external antenna */

2008-07-30T17:07:19Z

‎Semsons external antenna

Brian H Wilson: /* Semsons external antenna */ added comment on 90 degree connector

2008-07-30T17:06:55Z

‎Semsons external antenna: added comment on 90 degree connector

Brian H Wilson: Added more links

2008-07-30T17:02:30Z

Added more links

Brian H Wilson at 16:59, 30 July 2008

2008-07-30T16:59:35Z

Brian H Wilson: GPS antennas for neo1973 moved to External GPS antennas: To add support for the FreeRunner

2008-07-30T16:35:02Z

GPS antennas for neo1973 moved to External GPS antennas: To add support for the FreeRunner

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:45, 23 May 2009
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	The 90 degree connector is very handy, the wire does not stick straight out the side of the FR so it's easier to hold in your hand with the cable attached.		The 90 degree connector is very handy, the wire does not stick straight out the side of the FR so it's easier to hold in your hand with the cable attached.
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		+	=== GlobalSat GPS-108 ===
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		+	* MMCX
		+	* magnetic base
		+	* 14,90 EUR in finnish verkkokauppa.com
		+	* SNR went from 36 to 41 in xgps when antenna was plugged in
		+	* current_now went from 123 mA to 146 mA (+23 mA) when antenna was plugged in

	== Neo 1973 ==		== Neo 1973 ==

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 === Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 5m ===
-&euro; 21.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYT1M]
+&euro; 21.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYT1M amazon.de]
 * 5 m connections cable with MMCX plug
 * mounting: magnetic base
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 === Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 2m 90°===
-&euro; 19.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYTLW]
+&euro; 19.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYTLW amazon.de]
 * 2 m connections cable with 90° MMCX plug
 * mounting: magnetic base

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 == Neo FreeRunner ==
-=== Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 5m and Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 2m 90°===
+=== Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 5m ===
-&euro; 21.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYT1M] and &euro; 19.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYTLW]
+&euro; 21.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYT1M]
 Tested with [[TangoGPS]] and got TTFF in about a minute with very cloudy sky/rain, at the moment 10 sats.

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	== Neo FreeRunner ==		== Neo FreeRunner ==
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		+	=== Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 5m and Hama MMCX GPS-Antenne 2m 90°===
		+
		+	€ 21.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYT1M] and € 19.95 at [http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B000OUYTLW]
		+	Tested with [[TangoGPS]] and got TTFF in about a minute with very cloudy sky/rain, at the moment 10 sats.

	=== Arkon External GPS Antenna with MMCX connector ===		=== Arkon External GPS Antenna with MMCX connector ===

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 $12,50 at [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F1WNAO amazon.com]
 The Amazon link will suggest other similar products.
-There are no clear specs, tested in the FR with tangoGPS and got TTFF in few seconds with a clear sky, picks 10 sats.
+There are no clear specs, tested in the FR with [[TangoGPS]] and got TTFF in few seconds with a clear sky, picks 10 sats.
 === Haicom GPS-AHI-101 ===

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 No brand name. [http://www.semsons.com/gps90deexboa.html Item #GPS-ANT-MMCX(90)]
 Tested briefly outdoors, seems to work fine. (Will do more testing later.)
- Purchased on 23 Jul 08 for $10,99 + $5 shipping.
+Purchased on 23 Jul 08 for $10,99 + $5 shipping.
 * 90 degrees MMCX connector

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 The purpose of this page is to give an overview on using external GPS antennas.
-The connector for both the Neo 1973 and the Neo FreeRunner is the same, MMCX, but
+The connector for both the Neo 1973 and the Neo FreeRunner is the same, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MMCX MMCX], but
 the GPS chipset has been changed. Even though the antennas listed here will probably work on either Neo, they have been separated out according to what has actually been tested.
-TTFF (Time To First Fix) and number of satellites locked in will vary greatly depending on the current conditions (the constellation of the satellites, terrain and buildings, and weather). To do a serious comparison test we would need to test all the antennas at the same time under known conditions. Currently this page will just tell you some antennas that have been found to function with the Neo FreeRunner and Neo 1973.
+[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_to_first_fix TTFF (Time To First Fix)] and number of satellites locked in will vary greatly depending on the current conditions (the constellation of the satellites, terrain and buildings, and weather). To do a serious comparison test we would need to test all the antennas at the same time under known conditions. Currently this page will just tell you some antennas that have been found to function with the Neo FreeRunner and Neo 1973.
 == Neo FreeRunner ==
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 A brief test (hanging the antenna out of the window in my apartment) show that it works quite well. TTFF in 216 seconds, 6 satellites in view.
 === Semsons external antenna ===

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-The purpose of this site is to give an overview over Neo1973 compatible GPS antennas
+The purpose of this page is to give an overview on using external GPS antennas.
-== Navilock NL-65AT MMCX ==
+The connector for both the Neo 1973 and the Neo FreeRunner is the same, MMCX, but
-The Navilock [http://www.navilock.de/produkte/gruppen/12/Zusatz_Antennen/61232_AT-65_MMCX.html NL-65AT MMCX] is an active GPS antenna from the company [http://www.navilock.de Navilock].
+the GPS chipset has been changed. Even though the antennas listed here will probably work on either Neo, they have been separated out according to what has actually been tested.
-According to the manufacturer it has following specifications:
- * dimensions 40,5 x 38,0 x 12,3 mm
- * 2m connection cable with MMCX plug
- * power consumption:
-   * with 3V 12mA
-   * with 5V 18mA
-The antenna is tested shortly, the input signal increased by a factor of 4 in a car.
+TTFF (Time To First Fix) and number of satellites locked in will vary greatly depending on the current conditions (the constellation of the satellites, terrain and buildings, and weather). To do a serious comparison test we would need to test all the antennas at the same time under known conditions. Currently this page will just tell you some antennas that have been found to function with the Neo FreeRunner and Neo 1973.
 The Haicom GPS-AHI-101 have these specifications:
- * dimensions: 50 x 50 x 17 mm
+* dimensions: 50 x 50 x 17 mm
- * 5 m connection cable with MMCX plug
+* 5 m connection cable with MMCX plug
- * mounting: magnetic base
+* mounting: magnetic base
- * Power handling: 1 Watt
+* Power handling: 1 Watt
 A brief test (hanging the antenna out of the window in my apartment) show that it works quite well. TTFF in 216 seconds, 6 satellites in view.
 Note: I used my [[Neo FreeRunner|FreeRunner]] to do the test, I haven't tested the antenna with my [[Neo 1973]] yet.
-== Arkon External GPS Antenna with MMCX connector ==
+=== Semsons external antenna ===
-Chepeast I found, just $12,50 at [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F1WNAO amazon.com]
-The link will suggest other products alike.
+No brand name. [http://www.semsons.com/gps90deexboa.html Item #GPS-ANT-MMCX(90)]
-There are no clear specs, tested in the FR with tangoGPS and got TTFF in few seconds with a clear sky, picks 10 sats.
+Tested briefly outdoors, seems to work fine. (Will do more testing later.)
-{{Languages|GPS_antennas_for_neo1973}}
+{{Languages|External_GPS_antennas}}
 [[Category:Neo1973 and external hardware]]
 [[Category:GPS]]