PCTEL 8171D-HR High Rejection GNSS Tracking Antenna
The PCTEL 8171D-HR high rejection GNSS tracking antenna is an externally mounted, dual-band antenna featuring a proprietary filtering design that allows for wideband coverage while achieving superior out-of-band rejection. It is enclosed in an all-plastic, non-corrosive low-profile package.
Description
Overview
The PCTEL 8171D-HR high rejection GNSS tracking antenna is a dual band antenna covering both GPS L1 and GLONASS L1 frequencies. PCTEL’s proprietary filtering design allows wideband coverage while achieving superior out-of-band rejection. The 8171D-HR antenna comes in an all-plastic, non-corrosive low profile package for vehicle mounting or fixed installations. It is ideal for any global GPS/GLONASS tracking or time synchronization application that requires an externally mounted antenna.
Features
- High performance – 26dB LNA gain; Low noise figure < 2.0db
- Optimal coverage – GPS L1 and GLONASS L1 frequencies
- Industry-leading out-of-band rejection – Via proprietary filtering design
- Withstands severe environmental conditions – IP67 compliant design protects against water or dust ingress
Applications
- Fleet Management / Asset Tracking
- Public Safety Emergency Responders
- Positive Train Control (PTC) Rolling Stock
- Network Synchronization
- Agriculture
- Differential Correction
Technical Specifications
| Signal Tracking | |
| GPS: | L1 |
| GLONASS: | L1 |
| Electrical | |
| Frequency Band: | 1574MHz – 1610MHz |
| Nominal Gain: | 2 dBic @ 90° |
| Polarization: | Right Hand Circular |
| Nominal Impedance: | 50 ohms |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions: | 2.36 in x 0.83 in (60 mm x 21 mm) |
| Weight: | 0.1 lbs (50 g) |
| Connector: | TNC Female |
| Mounting Method: | 3/4 inch thru-hole or bracket mount |
| Radome Material: | GE Lexan EXL9330 T |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature Range: | -40 °C to +85 °C (operating) |
| Ingress Protection: | IP67 |
| Shock: | Vertical axis 50G, other axes 30G |
| Shock: | 3 axis, sweep = 15 min 10 – 200 Hz log sweep: 3G |
Ordering
The 8171D-HR high rejection GNSS tracking antenna from PCTEL is available through Canal Geomatics. If you would like more information about this product, please feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.
