PNRRKIT
Portable Networked Re-Radiating Kit Technical Product DataFeatures••••

Re-Radiating Amplifier with External Power Supply
o 30 dB gain typical.
Optional Kit Mounting Hardwareo Re-Radiating Amplifier Mount available.
Optional Variable Gain Amplifiero Adjustable gain from 1 dB to 25 dB.
Optional Variable Gain Amplifier with LCD Screeno Adjustable gain from 1 dB to 30 dB with an LCD
showing the selected gain.

Description
The GPS Portable Networked Re-Radiating Kit (PNRRKIT) is a re-radiating kit that is designed fordeployments where an L1 antenna is already in place. The GPS L1 signal received by the previously
installed roof antenna is amplified and re-radiated to GPS receivers inside of a denied space using
the passive re-radiating antenna. The PNRRKIT consists of a passive re-radiating antenna and a reradiating amplifier (PNRRKAMP) with an external power supply that powers the entire system. A
cable from the roof antenna to the re-radiating kit is required and can be purchased separately.
In the standard Networked (Externally Powered) configuration, the re-radiating amplifier output (J1) isDC Blocked while the antenna port will receive the RF signal and pass the customer selected voltage(3.3 to 15 VDC). Custom gain, DC power, and connector configurations are available upon request.

Use Cases• To re-radiate signal indoors for GPS product testing.
• To maintain GPS signal for emergency vehicles parked indoors.
• To facilitate faster GPS signal acquisition for aircraft inside a hangar.
• In combination with one of our splitter devices, to create a GPS distribution network.

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Re-Radiating Antenna Electrical Specifications, TA=25C
Parameter

Notes

MinTypMax

UnitFrequency

Re-Radiates GPS L1 frequency.

1.572

1.575

1.578

GHz

Axial Ratio

The ratio between the major and minor axes of the polarization ellipse.

3dB

Peak Gain

The increase in signal power relative to an isotropic antenna source.

Bandwidth

Passband centers at GPS L1 frequency.

Input SWR

Input Standing Wave Ratio: S11 at L1.

Characteristic
Impedance

Input port matched to 50Ω.

420dBic
MHz1.5:150ΩPolarization
Right Hand Circular Polarization
Connector Options

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Connector Style
Type SMA-female

ChargeNo Charge

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Re-Radiating Amplifier Electrical Specifications, TA=25C
General Specification
Parameter

Notes

Min

Frequency Range

Covers all major GNSS constellations.

1.1

Characteristic
Impedance

Input and output ports matched to 50Ω.

Req. DC Input V.

Operating Voltage Range.

Current Draw

Typical current consumption.

GPS L1 & L2 RF Specification

TypMaxUnit

1.7GHzΩ50
3.3

15VDC

3640mA(1)ParameterNotes

MinTypMax

Unit

Gain

The relative increase in signal power provided by the amplifier.

293031dB

Input SWR

Input Standing Wave Ratio: S11

2.0:1

-

Output SWR

Output Standing Wave Ratio: S22

1.8:1

2.0:1

-

Noise Figure

The increase in noise power relative to an ideal amplifier.

L1:2.0L2:4.25

Band Gain Flatness

The difference in loss or gain between the L1 and L2 frequencies.

Group Delay

The transmit time for the signal passing through the device.

Reverse Isolation

Attenuation applied signals traveling backwards through the amplifier: S12.

Input P1dB

The 1dB compression point.

3rd Order Intercept

Third-order intercept point at L1.

0.5

dB
1

L1:1.5L2:2.1
L1: -55
L2: -60
L1: -21.5
L2: -23-13

dBnsdBdBmdBm(1): Performance is slightly reduced around GPS L5. If working on sensitive L5 applications, please request performance data.
External Power Options (Networked Option)
Voltage Input
110VAC
220VAC240VAC (United Kingdom)
Customer Supplied DC 9-32 VDC

Style
Transformer (ITA Type A Wall Mount)
Transformer (ITA Type C Wall Mount)Source Voltage Options
Transformer (ITA Type G Wall Mount)
MIL-DTL-5015 10SL Two-Pin DC Connector(Includes Mate)DC Voltage Out
Max Current out For Corresponding Vout
3.3 V
110mA
5V
130mA
9V
140mA
Output Voltage Options (2)
12V
180mA
15V
220mA
CustomCustom
Standard DC Configuration without External Power Option
All Ports Pass DC
Standard DC Configuration with any External Power Option (AC/DC or Military DC)
J1 Port DC Blocked with 200Ω load standard
Antenna Port is DC PassConnector Options

Connector Style
Type N-female

ChargeNo Charge

Type SMA-female

No Charge

Type TNC-female

No Charge

Type BNC-female

No Charge

OtherContact GPS Networking(2): With Network Option, any RF port (input or output) can be specified to Pass DC or Block DC

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PNRRKITPart Number Configuration

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PerformancePNRRKAMP (Standard Gain)
Each PNRRKAMP ships with a test sheet that verifies critical performance characteristics, such as
gain, input VSWR, and amplitude balance; a typical VNA test sheet is shown below.

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