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L1L2-RA-2
GPS Active DAGR Antenna

DESCRIPTION
The L1L2-RA-2 is a dual band active L1/L2 GPSantenna which is specifically designed for operation
with the US DoD DAGR military grade receiver. The
L1L2-RA-2 is available with a hard mount, TNC
connector, and in multiple colors (per FED-STD-595B).

FEATURES

Designed Specifically for Operation with theDefense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)
L1/L2 Dual Band
Specification Compliant Performance Over theEntire Environmental and Voltage Range
Bottom Mount
Multiple Color Options

OPTIONSThe L1L2-RA-2 comes with many available options tomeet specific needs. Please contact GPS Source via
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on product options and specifications.

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L1L2-RA-2 Specifications
Table 1-1.

Electrical Specifications

Operating Temperature -54°C to 71°C
Parameter
Frequency Range(Passband)

Conditions
L1
L2

Ant: Output = 50

MinTypMax

1560

1575.42

1590

1212

1227.601242

Out Impedance
Element Gain

LNA Gain

L2L1L2Output SWR

Output = 50, 4ft G.P.

Output = 50

33.4

436.7

7242628242628

Output = 50

Required DC Input Voltage
LNA Current

3.0
Output = 50, 3.3V

23MHz
50
L1Units

dBiC

dB

2:1

—16VDC

25mA

LNA OP1dbB Compression

8dBm

LNA OIP320dBm

Noise FigureRejection

Output = 50, 3.3V+/-50MHz> 12dB+/-100MHz> 42dB

Polarization

Right Hand Circular

Axial Ratio at Peak

2dB Max

Beam Width115 +/-5 at -3dB from Peak

Altitude50,000ft

Lightning Protection

DC Ground on the Antenna Element

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dB2Performance Data

2.1

L1 Center Frequency
Figure 2-1.

2.2

Far Field Plots No Ground Plane

L2 Center Frequency
Figure 2-2.

Far Field Plots No Ground Plane

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Environmental Requirements
The L1L2-RA-2 has been designed to meet the MIL-STD-810 following requirements.
Table 3-1.

MIL-STD-810 Requirements

Environment

MIL-STD-810 Requirements

Mechanical Vibration

810G

Mtd 514.6

Functional Shock

810G

Mtd 516.6

Crash Hazard

810G

Mtd 516.6

Temperature and Altitude

810D

Mtd 520.0, Proc. III

Temperature Shock

810D

Mtd 503.2, Proc. I

Humidity

810D

Mtd 507.2, Proc. III

Salt Fog

810D

Mtd 509.2, Proc. I

Fungus810D

Mtd 508.3

Sand and Dust:

810D

Mtd 510.2, Proc. I

Explosive Atmosphere

810D

Mtd 511.2, Proc. I

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Product Options
Table 4-1.

L1L2-RA-2 Available Options

TypeOptions

Connector

MountFemale

SMAFemale

TNCFemale

Bottom Mount

Color(FED-STD-595B)

5Type NWhiteGloss

Black

Matte

Olive Green

Matte

Desert Sand(Standard)

MatteGrey

Matte

Product Code Decoder
L 1 L 2 - R A - 2 - XX - X X
Antenna
L1L2-RA-2 = RA-2 Bottom Mount
Active Antenna
ColorBlank =WH=BL=
O
=
G=
Note:

Desert Sand (Tan) (Standard)
WhiteBlack
Olive Green
Matte Grey

Connector Option
NF = N.... Female
SF = SMA.... Female
TF= TNC.... Female

To have product/part codes customized to meet exact needs, contact GPS Source at GPSS-Sales@gd-ms.com orvisit the website at www.gpssource.com.

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Mechanical Drawing
L1L2-RA-2 GPS Active DAGR Antenna

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