GPS/Iridium-FME
Lightweight Circularly Polarized Quadrifilar Helix for Mast Mounting
DESCRIPTION
- Passive quadrifilar helix antenna for fixed installation.
- Covering Iridium band: 1616 - 1626.5 MHz
- Right-hand circularly polarized antenna (RHCP).
- The circularly polarized antenna minimizes the fading effect often encountered in environments with reflecting obstacles.
- Suitable for mounting on 1” threaded water pipe.
- Comprehensive range of accessory mounting brackets available
to make the perfect installation for your specific needs.

ORDERING DESIGNATIONS
| TYPE | PRODUCT NO. |
|---|---|
| GPS/Iridium-FME | 112000050 |
SPECIFICATIONS
| ELECTRICAL | |
|---|---|
| MODEL | GPS/Iridium-FME |
| ANTENNA TYPE | Passive quadrifilar helix antenna |
| FREQUENCY | 1600 - 1650 MHz |
| IMPEDANCE | Nom. 50 Ω |
| POLARIZATION | Circular right-hand |
| COVERAGE | Hemispherical |
| GAIN | Approx. 2 dBic 0 dBd |
| BANDWIDTH | 50 MHz |
| SWR | ≤ 2.0 |
| MAX. POWER | 2 W |
| MECHANICAL | |
| TEMP. RANGE | -30°C → +70°C |
| CONNECTOR | FME (male) |
| WIND SURFACE | Approx. 0.0072 m² |
| MAX. WIND SPEED | 200 km/h |
| WIND LOAD | Approx. 9.6 N @ 150 km/h |
| COLOUR | Marine white |
| MATERIALS | Shroud: Weather resistant low loss plastic |
| TOTAL HEIGHT | Approx. 23 cm |
| ANTENNA DIA. | 33 mm |
| WEIGHT | Approx. 140 g |
| MOUNTING | On 1” threaded water pipe or on PROCOM 1” mounting brackets (see below) |
ACCESSORIES (to be ordered separately)




