MEA-1621-GGG
GPS/GLONASS/IRIDIUM/CELLULAR ANTENNA
Ordering Part #: 100-00098-01

Description
The MEA-1621-GGG is an external antenna designed for the Iridium, GPS,GLONASS, and cellular networks. The antenna provides exceptional patterncontrol, polarization purity and high efficiency. It offers a low profile design witheasy mounting, featuring three cables with integrated SMA connectors and is
rated IPX7. This low profile antenna is designed with rugged PC+ABS plastic
black housing and is ideal for the most demanding environmental challenges.
The MEA-1621-GGG provides outstanding performance for any telematics andfleet management application.
GPS/GLONASS Electrical Specifications
Parameter

Specifications

Frequency

1575.42 / 1602 MHzFeatures

VSWR

2.0 : 1 Max

Impedance

50 OhmPolarization

LinearGain @ Zenith

3 dBi Typ. @ 1575 MHz / 2.5 dBi Typ. @ 1602 MHz• Optimized for GPS/GLONASS/IRIDIUM/
Cellular networks• Easy mounting• 1m cable length• RG-174, CFD-200 cables• Rugged housing• Customer specification connectors• IPX7 waterproof housing

LNA Electrical Specifications
Parameter

Specifications

Frequency

1575.42 / 1602 MHz

VSWR

2.0 : 1 Max

Applications

Impedance

50 OhmAntenna Gain (@3.3V)

28 dB Typ. / 25 dB Min.

DC Power Input

3~5V

Noise Figure

3 dB Typ.

Power Consumption (@3.3V)

9 Typ. mA• Vehicle and fleet tracking• Military & security• Asset tracking• Iridium (SBD) Short Burst Data
• Oil & gas industries• Navigation devices• Mining equipment• LBS & M2M applications• Handheld devices• Law enforcement

Cellular Electrical Specifications
Parameter

Specifications

Frequency

824~960 / 1710~2170 MHz

VSWR

824~960 MHz < 6.0 / 1710~2170 MHz < 4.0

Impedance50 Ohm

Peak Gain-0.56~2.69 dBi @ 824~960 MHz
1.69~5.2 dBi @1710~2170 MHz

Average Efficiency

824~960 MHz > 45%
1710~2170 MHz > 50%

WIRELESS INNOVATIONS COMPANY

Updated: February 16, 2019 7:17 PM | Page 1 of 3

Maxtena Inc.
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 102
Rockville, MD 20855
1-877-629-8362
info@maxtena.com

www.maxtena.com

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GPS/GLONASS/IRIDIUM/CELLULAR ANTENNA

Iridium Electrical Specifications

Cellular Patterns
X-Y

Parameter

Specifications

Frequency

1621 MHz

VSWR

2.0 : 1 Max

Impedance

50 OhmPolarization

RHCP

Gain @ Zenith

3.5 dBic Min. @ 1621 MHz

Mechanical Specifications
Parameter

Specifications

Antenna Dimensions (mm)Diameter 145 x (H) 32.8 mm

Mounting Function

Screw Mount

Operating Temperature-40 ˚C ~ +85 ˚C

Housing Material & Color

PC + ABS & Black

Cable

RG-174 (GPS) / CFD-200 (Cellular) / CFD-200 (Iridium)

Cable Length

1 meterConnector

SMA / FAKRA or customer specified

Waterproof

IPX7

X-Z

Iridium Patterns
X-Z

Y-Z

Y-Z

GPS/GLONASS Patterns
X-Z

Y-Z

WIRELESS INNOVATIONS COMPANY

Updated: February 16, 2019 7:17 PM | Page 2 of 3

Maxtena Inc.
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 102
Rockville, MD 20855
1-877-629-8362
info@maxtena.com

www.maxtena.com

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Frequency: 1575.42/1602 MHz.
Cellular Antenna:
Frequency: 824,v960/171Q,v2170 MHz.
IRIDIUM Antenna:
Frequency: 1621 MHz.
Waterproof level: IPX7
Note: Critical To Function Dimension Are Mark With [X...]

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CUSTOMER'S SINGATURE

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SMA(M) for RG-174

Connector
Connector
CableCable
H.S Tube(CFD-200)
H.S Tube(CFD-200)
H.S Tube(RG-174)
Waterproof Rubber

CFD-200
RG-174Heat Shrink Tube(IRIDIUM)

Heat Shrink Tube(Cellular)
Heat Shrink Tube(GPS/GLONASS)
Sillicone Rubber<1>45*3.0t mm
M30*2P,T=18mm

WasherHexagon NUT

Black Foam Adhesive
Antenna Base
Antenna HousingNO

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Aluminum AlloyDESCRIPTIONPART NO

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UNIT FILEAmm

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