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What is WAAS? Wide Area Augmentation System – comprised of a system of satellites and ground
stations that provide GPS signal corrections, resulting in better position accuracy. WAAS GPS is better by
an average of up to five times compared to standard GPS. A WAAS-capable receiver can give you a
position accuracy of better than three meters 95 percent of the time. WAAS consists of approximately 25
ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data. Two master
stations, located on either coast, collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS correction
message. This correction accounts for GPS satellite orbit and clock drift plus signal delays caused by the
atmosphere and ionosphere. The corrected differential message is then broadcast through one of two
geostationary satellites, or satellites with a fixed position over the equator. The information is compatible
with the basic GPS signal structure, which means any WAAS-enabled GPS receiver can read the signal.
How is WAAS different from standard GPS? GPS WAAS systems are capable of producing much
better position accuracy than standard GPS without augmentation. In order to provide the improved
accuracy the avionics systems need to be WAAS capable. GPS WAAS systems enable pilots to use GPS
as a primary means of navigation, including instrument precision approaches.
What is the difference between Gamma 1, 2 and 3? There are 3 operational classes of GPS
WAAS equipment. Gamma 1 equipment enables GPS primary navigation for oceanic, domestic en route,
terminal, non-precision approaches, and departure operations. Gamma 2 equipment also allows for
LNAV/VNAV precision approaches. Gamma 3 equipment enables LPV or AVP-II precision approaches.
What is LNAV? Lateral Navigation – LNAV approaches are non-precision approaches that provide
horizontal deviation and guidance to the pilot. Pilots use barometric altimeters for vertical restrictions.
What is LNAV/VNAV? Lateral navigation with vertical guidance – The least accurate precision GPS
approach. Typical decision heights are approximately 350 feet above the ground.
What is APV-I and APV-II? Approach operations with Vertical guidance – APV-I approaches provide
vertical guidance precision of 20 meters 95% of the time. APV-II approaches provide vertical guidance
precision of 8 meters 95% of the time. APV-I approach minimums are higher than APV-II approach
minimums. APV-II approach minimums are as low as 250 feet above the ground.
What is LPV? Lateral precision with vertical guidance approaches - Used in approach publications to
depict minimum decision altitudes for APV-I and APV-II approaches.
Can I use a C144 WAAS antenna on a Gamma 1 system? Yes. TSO C144 antennas are
compatible with GPS WAAS Gamma 1 systems, allowing for primary navigation for all phases of flight with
the exception of precision approaches.
Can I use a C144 WAAS antenna on a Gamma 2 or 3 system? Refer to the system
manufacturer’s install manual. If the antenna has been approved for installation, it must also state that it is
approved for Gamma 2 or Gamma 3 operations. A TSO C144 antenna can not be used to fly precision GPS
approaches without a suitable backup such as ILS.
Can I use RTV or other sealants on the new Gamma 2 and 3 antennas? No. RTV contains
silicone, which is known to degrade antenna performance at low angles of elevation. This degradation is not
acceptable for pilots using GPS as a primary means of navigation
Can I place a gasket on one of the new Gamma 2 and 3 antennas? Gaskets can only be used if
the antenna was specifically designed with a gasket. GPS WAAS antenna performance can be degraded
substantially by even the slightest space between the antenna base and the aircraft.
Gamma 1
Gamma 2
Gamma 3
LNAV
LNAV /
VNAV
LPV
SYSTEM TYPE ALL WAAS Garmin G1000 Garmin G1000
WAAS LEVEL GAMMA l GAMMA ll GAMMA lll
APPROACH LNAV LNAV / VNAV LPV
COMANT WAAS
ANTENNAS
4.72 MAX
MODEL - CI 428-200 .71 3.300 .005
DC Voltage 4 to 24 Volts
DC Current 40mA Typical / 60mA Maximum
R1.52
Noise Figure 2.5 dB .55
2 LACES
4 PLACES
Selectivity -40 dB Min. @ Satcom 1626.5 MHz
Mechanical / Environmental .50 MAX.
R2.333
2 PLACES
R.98
4 PLACES
Warning: Drawing not to scale. Use factory supplied drawings and specifica-
tions for installation. Refer to FAA AC 43.13-2A for installation guidelines. © 2007
Comant Industries, Inc. Patented. Other Patents Pending.
MODEL - CI 428-410
GPS Preamplifier Characteristics
Frequency 1575.42 MHz +/- 3 Mhz
VSWR 1.5:1 Maximum
.55 R1.52
Polarization RHCP 4 PLACES 2 PLACES
GPS PORT
DC Current Min/Max 40mA Min. / 60mA Max.
Noise Figure 2.5 dB
Selectivity -35 dB Min @ Satcom Frequency
XM Weather Data Specification 1.040 1.700
Polarization LHCP CL
MODEL - CI 2580-200
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VHF Specifications
Frequency 118-137 MHz
VSWR 2.5:1 Maximum
Polarization Vertical
Radiation Pattern Omni Directional
Impedence 50 Ohms
Power Rating 50 Watts
GPS Preamplifier Specs
Frequency 1575.42 +/-3 MHz
VSWR 1.5:1 Max.
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Radiation Pattern Hemispherical
Impedance 50 Ohms
Gain 26.5 - 30.5
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tions for installation. Refer to FAA AC 43.13-2A for installation guidelines. © 2007
Comant Industries, Inc. Patented. Other Patents Pending.
MODEL - CI 2580-410
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VHF Specifications
Frequency 118-137 MHz
VSWR 2.5:1 Maximum
Polarization Vertical
Radiation Pattern Omni Directional
Impedence 50 Ohms
Power Rating 50 Watts
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Warning: Drawing not to scale. Use factory supplied drawings and specifica-
tions for installation. Refer to FAA AC 43.13-2A for installation guidelines. © 2006
Comant Industries, Inc. Patented. Other Patents Pending.
11.7 MAX.
MODEL - CI 2728-200
VHF Specifications
Frequency 118-137 MHz
VSWR 2.5:1 Maximum
Polarization Vertical
Radiation Pattern Omni Directional
Impedence 50 Ohms
Power Rating 50 Watts
14.1 MAX.
1.350 1.11
5.55 MAX.
Warning: Drawing not to scale. Use factory supplied drawings and specifica-
tions for installation. Refer to FAA AC 43.13-2A for installation guidelines. © 2007
Comant Industries, Inc. Patented. Other Patents Pending.
MODEL - CI 2728-410
VHF Specifications
Frequency 118-137 MHz
VSWR 2.5:1 Maximum
Polarization Vertical
Radiation Pattern Omni Directional
Impedence 50 Ohms
Power Rating 50 Watts
14.1 MAX.
.140
5.55 MAX.
Warning: Drawing not to scale. Use factory supplied drawings and specifica-
tions for installation. Refer to FAA AC 43.13-2A for installation guidelines. © 2007
Comant Industries, Inc. Patented. Other Patents Pending.
CI 2580-200 CI 2480-200 WAAS GPS 26.5dB / VHF Yes TNC/BNC $ 833.00 $ 1,190.00
CI 2580-410 CI 2480-400 WAAS GPS 26.5dB / XM / VHF Yes TNC/TNC/BNC $ 973.00 $ 1,390.00
CI 2728-200 CI 2680-200 WAAS GPS 26.5dB / VHF Yes TNC/BNC $ 2,093.00 $ 2,990.00
CI 2728-410 CI 2680-400 WAAS GPS 26.5dB / XM / VHF Yes TNC/TNC/BNC $ 2,373.00 $ 3,390.00
All products are approved for use with Garmin G1000 GPS WAAS Systems only.
Contact Garmin's Technical Support Desk for GNS430W/GNS530W applicability.
F
4.72 MAX
.800
1.600 .005 2.90 MAX
E
E
.177 THRU
100 X .332
4 PLACES
D
D
.55
4 PLACES
.90
.50 MAX.
B
REV.
CI 428-200
C
1.040
DWG NO
B B
QC S. ADAMS 12/04/06
D 51351 CI 428-200 B
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING SCALE: 1:1 CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 1 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
SEE SHEET 1
F
1.0 GPS PASSIVE ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= -55º C TO +85º C )
B
2.10 BURNOUT PROTECTION 30dBm / 1.0 W CW UNMODULATED / 5 MINUTES
REV.
2.11 PASS BAND GAIN VARIATION ± 3 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
± 2 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
CI 428-200
C
2.13 1dB COMPRESSION POINT -25 dBm BETWEEN 1557 MHz AND 1593 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -15 dBm TO + 8 dBm BETWEEN 1610 MHz AND 1625 MHz
+ 8dBm ABOVE 1625 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -10 dBm TO + 23 dBm BETWEEN 1525 MHz AND 1315 MHz
DWG NO
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM +8 dBm TO + 20 dBm BETWEEN 1660 MHz AND 2000 MHz
2.14 PULSE POWER SATURATION RECOVERY ___ NORMAL OPERATION WITHIN 10 µs FROM TRAILING EDGE
OF + 30 dBm PEAK POWER PULSES WITH PULSE WIDTH
OF 1 ms AT FREQUENCIES AND PRF LISTED BELOW:
A
A
GPS COMDAT ® ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
SIZE
D 51351 CI 428-200 B
SCALE: -- CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 2 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
A RELEASED DRAWING HN 12/01/06 DH 12/04/06
B REF ECN 07-52 HN 3/15/07 AV 3/15/07
F
4.72 MAX.
F
E
1.600 .005 CL 2.90 MAX.
E
.800
.177 THRU
100 X .332
4 PLACES
D
D
.55
4 PLACES
.90
B
REV.
.62 MAX.
TNC CONNECTOR
FEMALE (RED BAND)
TNC CONNECTOR XM PORT
CI 428-410
C FEMALE (BLUE BAND)
GPS PORT
DWG NO
1.040 1.700
B B
CL
INSTALLATION DRAWING
CONTRACT NO.
.625 CONNECTOR CLEARANCE HOLE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES Comant Industries, inc.
TOLERANCES ON DECIMALS
2 PLACES .XX .03 .XXX .010
APPROVALS DATE
FRACTIONS 1/32 ANGLES 1
A
MACHINE FINISH 125
REMOVE BURRS AND
PER ANSI- B46.1 DRAWN H. NGUYEN 12/01/06
GPS / XM A
D.HOLLOWAY 12/04/06
SHARP EDGES .015 MAX
MEET DIMENSIONS BEFORE PLATING
CHECK
QC S. ADAMS 12/04/06
D 51351 CI 428-410 B
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING SCALE: 1/1 CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 1 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
SEE SHEET 1
F
1.0 GPS PASSIVE ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= -55º C TO +85º C )
GAIN PATTERN MEASURED ON 4’ CIRCULAR ROUND PLANE WITH 1.5” RADIUS EDGES. 3.4 PASSIVE RADIATION GAIN 4 dBic +/- 1 dB NOM. (ZENITH)
E
3.5 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS (NOMINAL)
E
2.0 GPS PREAMPLIFIER CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= -55º C TO +85º C ) 3.6 OUTPUT VSWR 1.5: 1 MAX.
R/L -13.98 dB
2.1 FREQUENCY 1575.42 ± 3MHz
3.7 AMPLIFIER GAIN 25 ± 2 dB
2.2 OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS ( NOMINAL )
3.8 NOISE FIGURE ________________________ 2.7 dB MAX.
2.3 OUTPUT VSWR 1.5: 1 MAX.
3.9 OUT OF BAND FILTER ATTENUATION _____ 25 dB MIN. @ FC ± 230 MHz
R/L -13.98 dB
3.10 DC VOLTAGE 3.6 TO 24 VDC
2.4 GAIN AT 1575.42 ± 3MHz 26.5 dB MIN – 30.1 dB MAX.
3.11 DC CURRENT _________________________ 35 TO 55 mA
2.5 NOISE FIGURE 2.5 dB MAX.
B
2.9 STABILITY UNCONDITIONALLY STABLE FOR ANY
8.0 A42803 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH ANTENNA.
REV.
LOAD IMPEDANCE ON TNC CONNECTOR
2.10 BURNOUT PROTECTION 30dBm / 1.0 W CW UNMODULATED / 5 MINUTES
CI 428-410
C ± 2 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
2.13 1dB COMPRESSION POINT -25 dBm BETWEEN 1557 MHz AND 1593 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -15 dBm TO + 8 dBm BETWEEN 1610 MHz AND 1625 MHz
DWG NO
+ 8dBm ABOVE 1625 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -10 dBm TO + 23 dBm BETWEEN 1525 MHz AND 1315 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM +8 dBm TO + 20 dBm BETWEEN 1660 MHz AND 2000 MHz
2.14 PULSE POWER SATURATION RECOVERY ___ NORMAL OPERATION WITHIN 10 µS FROM TRAILING EDGE
OF + 30 dBm PEAK POWER PULSES WITH PULSE WIDTH
OF 1 mS AT FREQUENCIES AND PRF LISTED BELOW:
A
GPS / XM A
COMDAT ® ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
SIZE
D 51351 CI 428-410 B
SCALE: -- CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 2 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
15.50 MAX.
A RELEASED DRAWING JF 06/16/06 JF 06/16/06
E
E
INSTALLATION DRAWING
D
D
17.00 MAX.
C
2X .625 CONNECTOR CLEARANCE
HOLES REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
REV.
.82 1.750
CI 2580 -200
C
.813
DWG NO
2.60 MAX. SCALE 1:2
1.625
B
4X .173 THRU B
.335 X 100 FAR SIDE 1.000 1.500
.177 REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
4.50 MAX.
A
B B DECIMALS .XX
FRACTIONS
.03 .XXX
1/16
.010
ANGLES 1
APPROVALS DATE
GPS / VHF
MACHINE FINISH 125 PER ANSI- B46.1 DRAWN J. FRANKS 06/16/06 A
TNC CONN. (F) BNC CONN. (F)
REMOVE BURRS AND
SHARP EDGES .015 MAX CHECK D. HOLLOWAY 06/16/06
LIGHTNING - PROTECTED
GPS PORT VHF COMM. PORT MEET DIMENSIONS BEFORE PLATING
DIMENSIONS ARE PER ASME Y14.5M
ENGR D. HOLLOWAY 06/16/06
COMDAT ® ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
MATERIAL : SIZE
MFG M. EAVENSON 06/16/06
D 51351 CI 2580-200 C
QC S. ADAMS 06/16/06
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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
SEE SHEET 1 XX/XX/XX
C
2.9 STABILITY UNCONDITIONALLY STABLE FOR ANY
REV.
LOAD IMPEDANCE ON TNC CONNECTOR
2.10 BURNOUT PROTECTION 30dBm / 1.0 W CW UNMODULATED / 5 MINUTES
CI 2580-200
2.11 PASS BAND GAIN VARIATION ± 3 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
C ± 2 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
2.13 1dB COMPRESSION POINT -25 dBm BETWEEN 1557 MHz AND 1593 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -15 dBm TO + 8 dBm BETWEEN 1610 MHz AND 1625 MHz
+ 8dBm ABOVE 1625 MHz
DWG NO
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -10 dBm TO + 23 dBm BETWEEN 1525 MHz AND 1315 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM +8 dBm TO + 20 dBm BETWEEN 1660 MHz AND 2000 MHz
2.14 PULSE POWER SATURATION RECOVERY ___ NORMAL OPERATION WITHIN 10 µS FROM TRAILING EDGE
OF + 30 dBm PEAK POWER PULSES WITH PULSE WIDTH
OF 1 mS AT FREQUENCIES AND PRF LISTED BELOW:
A GPS / VHF A
LIGHTNING - PROTECTED
COMDAT ® ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
SIZE
D 51351 CI 2580-200 C
SCALE: -- CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 2 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
15.50 MAX JF 06/16/06 DH 06/16/06
A RELEASED DRAWING
B REF ECN 06-117 AV 10/06/06 AV 10/06/06
F C REF ECN 07-24 MN 2/12/07 AV 2/12/07
E
E
INSTALLATION DRAWING
D
D
17.00 MAX
C
REV.
CI 2580 - 410
C 3X .625 CONNECTOR CLEARANCE
HOLES REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
1.750
.82 1.000
SCALE: 1/2
DWG NO
.813
1.625
2.60 MAX.
.140
B B
4X .173 THRU
.335 X 100 FAR SIDE 1.170 1.500
.177 REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
4.50 MAX.
A
BNC CONN. (F)
VHF PORT
FRACTIONS 1/16 ANGLES 1
APPROVALS DATE TITLE GPS / XM / VHF
MACHINE FINISH 125 PER ANSI- B46.1 DRAWN J. FRANKS 06/16/06 A
TNC CONN.
FEMALE (BLUE BAND)
REMOVE BURRS AND
SHARP EDGES .015 MAX CHECK D. HOLLOWAY 06/16/06
LIGHTNING - PROTECTED
GPS PORT
TNC CONN.
MEET DIMENSIONS BEFORE PLATING
DIMENSIONS ARE PER ASME Y14.5M
ENGR D. HOLLOWAY 06/16/06 COMDAT® ANTENNA
FEMALE (RED BAND) DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
MATERIAL : SIZE
XM PORT MFG M. EAVENSON 06/16/06
D 51351 CI 2580-410 C
QC S. ADAMS 06/16/06
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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
SEE SHEET 1
F
3.0 XM SPECIFICATION
1.0 GPS PASSIVE ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= -55º C TO +85º C ) 3.1 FREQUENCY 2332.5 TO 2345.0 MHz
F
1.1 FREQUENCY 1575.42 ± 3MHz 3.2 POLARIZATION LEFT HAND CIRCULAR
2.4 GAIN AT 1575.42 ± 3MHz 26.5 dB MIN – 30.1 dB MAX. 4.1 RF CHARACTERISTICS: VHF COMM
2.5 NOISE FIGURE 2.5 dB MAX. 4.2 FREQUENCY_______________ _______________________ 118 – 137 MHz.
2.6 SELECTIVITY MAXIMUM BORESIGHT RELATIVE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 4.3 VSWR ________ ___________________________________ 2.5 : 1 MAX.
D
R/L ___________________________________ _______ -7.36 dB D
1315 MHz < f < 1365.42 MHz ___ -60 dB
1365.42 MHz < f < 1504.42 MHz ___ LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -60 dB TO -50 dB 4.4 POLARIZATION ____________________________________VERTICAL
1504.42 MHz < f < 1555.42 MHz ___ “ “ “ -50 dB TO -5 dB
1554.42 MHz < f < 1558.42 MHz ___ “ “ “ -5 dB TO -0 dB 4.5 RADIATION PATTERN ______________________________OMNI DIRECTIONAL
1558.42 MHz < f < 1591.92 MHz ___ 0 dB
4.6 POWER RATING ___________________________________ 50 WATTS
1591.92 MHz < f < 1605.42 MHz ___ LINEARLY DECREASING TO -25.35 dB
1605.42 MHz < f < 1625.42 MHz ___ “ “ FROM -25.35 dB TO -50 dB
4.7 IMPEDANCE ______________________________________ 50 OHMS
1625.42 MHz < f < 1685.42 MHz ___ “ “ FROM -50 dB TO -60 dB
1685.42 MHz < f < 2000.00 MHz ___ -60 dB
5.0 WEIGHT: 0.7 LB MAX.
2.7 DC VOLTAGE 4 TO 24 VDC
6.0 TSO: C169 (INCOMPLETE SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT CLASS C,D,E,3,4,5,6, C144 (XM IS A NON-TSO FUNCTION)
C
2.8 DC CURRENT 40 mA TYP / 60 mA MAX.
RTCA DO-160D ENV. CAT.: [F2X]ACB[S(L)U(F,F1)T(C,C1,R)]XRFDXSZXXA(CF)[ZC][WW]H[A3J33][2A]CA
REV.
2.9 STABILITY UNCONDITIONALLY STABLE FOR ANY
7.0 SHELL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: 60% GLASS FILLED NYLON.
LOAD IMPEDANCE ON TNC CONNECTOR
2.10 BURNOUT PROTECTION 30dBm / 1.0 W CW UNMODULATED / 5 MINUTES
8.0 FINISH: GLOSSY WHITE POLYURETHANE PAINT.
CI 2580-410
C 2.11 PASS BAND GAIN VARIATION ± 3 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
9.0 MOUNTING SURFACE, CONNECTORS AND MOUNTING HOLES ARE FREE OF PAINT.
± 2 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
10.0 U.S. PATENT NO. 5,610,620.
2.12 DIFFERENTIAL GROUP DELAY (3 dB BAND WIDTH) < 25 ns __ 10 ns TYPICAL
11.0 A258002 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SUPPLIED WITH ANTENNA.
2.13 1dB COMPRESSION POINT -25 dBm BETWEEN 1557 MHz AND 1593 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -15 dBm TO + 8 dBm BETWEEN 1610 MHz AND 1625 MHz
DWG NO
+ 8dBm ABOVE 1625 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -10 dBm TO + 23 dBm BETWEEN 1525 MHz AND 1315 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM +8 dBm TO + 20 dBm BETWEEN 1660 MHz AND 2000 MHz
2.14 PULSE POWER SATURATION RECOVERY ___ NORMAL OPERATION WITHIN 10 µS FROM TRAILING EDGE
OF + 30 dBm PEAK POWER PULSES WITH PULSE WIDTH
OF 1 mS AT FREQUENCIES AND PRF LISTED BELOW:
A
GPS / XM / VHF A
LIGHTNING - PROTECTED
COMDAT® ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
SIZE
D 51351 CI 2580-410 C
SCALE: -- CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 2 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
A RELEASED DRAWING AV 12/01/06 12/05/06
11.7 MAX.
E
INSTALLATION DRAWING
E
D
D
14.1 MAX.
A
4X .203 THRU
REV.
.400 X 100 1.10 2.500
FAR SIDE
CI 2728-200
.625 CONNECTOR CLEARANCE
C HOLE REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
2 PLACES
.875
.750
1.500
DWG NO
3.20 MAX. 1.750
B
B 1.350 1.11
5.55 MAX.
F
1.0 GPS PASSIVE ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= -55º C TO +85º C )
2.4 GAIN AT 1575.42 ± 3MHz 26.5 dB MIN – 30.1 dB MAX. 4.0 ANTENNA WEIGHT 1.00 LB. MAX.
2.5 NOISE FIGURE 2.5 dB MAX. 5.0 TSO – C169 (INCOMPLETE SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT CLASS C,D,E,3,4,5,6, C144. XM FUNCTION NOT CERTIFIED BY TSO.
RTCA DO-160D, ENV. CAT.: [F2X]ACB[S(C,L,M)T(C1,Y,R)]XSFDXSZXXA(CF)[ZC][WW]H[A3J33][1A]CA
2.6 SELECTIVITY MAXIMUM BORESIGHT RELATIVE FREQUENCY RESPONSE
6.0 SHELL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: GLASS-FILLED NYLON
1315 MHz < f < 1365.42 MHz ___ -60 dB 7.0 FINISH: GLOSSY WHITE POLYURETHANE PAINT
1365.42 MHz < f < 1504.42 MHz ___ LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -60 dB TO -50 dB
D
1504.42 MHz < f < 1555.42 MHz ___ “ “ “ -50 dB TO -5 dB 8.0 MOUNTING SURFACE, CONNECTORS AND MOUNTING HOLES ARE FREE OF PAINT. D
1554.42 MHz < f < 1558.42 MHz ___ “ “ “ -5 dB TO -0 dB
1558.42 MHz < f < 1591.92 MHz ___ 0 dB 9.0 A272806 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH ANTENNA.
1591.92 MHz < f < 1605.42 MHz ___ LINEARLY DECREASING TO -25.35 dB
1605.42 MHz < f < 1625.42 MHz ___ “ “ FROM -25.35 dB TO -50 dB
1625.42 MHz < f < 1685.42 MHz ___ “ “ FROM -50 dB TO -60 dB
1685.42 MHz < f < 2000.00 MHz ___ -60 dB
A
2.10 BURNOUT PROTECTION 30dBm / 1.0 W CW UNMODULATED / 5 MINUTES
REV.
2.11 PASS BAND GAIN VARIATION ± 3 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
± 2 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
CI 2728-200
C
2.12 DIFFERENTIAL GROUP DELAY (3 dB BAND WIDTH) < 25 ns __ 10 ns TYPICAL
2.13 1dB COMPRESSION POINT -25 dBm BETWEEN 1557 MHz AND 1593 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -15 dBm TO + 8 dBm BETWEEN 1610 MHz AND 1625 MHz
+ 8dBm ABOVE 1625 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -10 dBm TO + 23 dBm BETWEEN 1525 MHz AND 1315 MHz
DWG NO
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM +8 dBm TO + 20 dBm BETWEEN 1660 MHz AND 2000 MHz
2.14 PULSE POWER SATURATION RECOVERY ___ NORMAL OPERATION WITHIN 1045 FROM TRAILING EDGE
OF + 30 dBm PEAK POWER PULSES WITH PULSE WIDTH
OF 1 ms AT FREQUENCIES AND PRF LISTED
A
GPS/VHF LIGHTNING PROTECTED A
COMDAT ® ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
SIZE
D 51351 CI 2728-200 A
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
A RELEASED DRAWING AV 12/01/06 AV 12/05/06
F
11.7 MAX.
E
INSTALLATION DRAWING
E
D
D
14.1 MAX.
A
4x .203 THRU
REV.
.400 x 100° 1.10 2.500
FAR SIDE
.625 CONNECTOR CLEARANCE
CI 2728-410
HOLE REQUIRED ON AIRCRAFT
C 3 PLACES
.875 .750
3.20 MAX. 1.750
DWG NO
1.500
.140
B
B .340 1.350 1.110
5.55 MAX.
(BLUE BAND)
GPS PORT
REMOVE BURRS AND
SHARP EDGES .015 MAX CHECK D. HOLLOWAY 12/01/06 - PROTECTED COMDAT®
MEET DIMENSIONS BEFORE PLATING
ENGR D. HOLLOWAY 12/01/06 ANTENNA
ASSEMBLY DRAWING NO. D272801
DIMENSIONS ARE PER ASME Y14.5M
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
MATERIAL : -- L. VELASQUEZ 12/05/06 SIZE
MFG
QC S.ADAMS 12/05/06
D 51351 CI 2728-410 A
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING SCALE: -- CAD FILE: -- SHEET : 1 OF 2
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
Comant Industries, inc. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT REVISIONS
THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF Comant Industries, inc. IS PROHIBITED.
LTR DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVAL
SEE SHEET 1
F
1.0 GPS PASSIVE ANTENNA CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= -55º C TO +85º C )
GAIN PATTERN MEASURED ON 4’ CIRCULAR ROUND PLANE WITH 1.5” RADIUS EDGES. 3.4 PASSIVE RADIATION GAIN 4 dBic +/- 1 dB NOM. (ZENITH)
A
LOAD IMPEDANCE ON TNC CONNECTOR POWER RATING 50 WATTS
2.10 BURNOUT PROTECTION 30dBm / 1.0 W CW UNMODULATED / 5 MINUTES
REV.
IMPEDANCE 50 OHMS
2.11 PASS BAND GAIN VARIATION ± 3 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
± 2 MHz 1.0 dB MAX.
CI 2728-410
C 2.12 DIFFERENTIAL GROUP DELAY (3 dB BAND WIDTH) < 25 ns __ 10 ns TYPICAL
2.13 1dB COMPRESSION POINT -25 dBm BETWEEN 1557 MHz AND 1593 MHz
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz 5.0 ANTENNA WEIGHT 1.25 LB. MAX.
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -15 dBm TO + 8 dBm BETWEEN 1610 MHz AND 1625 MHz
+ 8dBm ABOVE 1625 MHz 6.0 TSO – C169 (INCOMPLETE SYSTEM) EQUIPMENT CLASS C,D,E,3,4,5,6, C144. XM FUNCTION NOT CERTIFIED BY TSO.
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -25 dBm TO – 15 dBm BETWEEN 1593 MHz AND 1610 MHz RTCA DO-160D, ENV. CAT.: [F2X]ACB[S(C,L,M)T(C1,Y,R)]XSFDXSZXXA(CF)[ZC][WW]H[A3J33][1A]CA
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM -10 dBm TO + 23 dBm BETWEEN 1525 MHz AND 1315 MHz
DWG NO
-LINEARLY INCREASING FROM +8 dBm TO + 20 dBm BETWEEN 1660 MHz AND 2000 MHz 7.0 SHELL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: GLASS-FILLED NYLON
2.14 PULSE POWER SATURATION RECOVERY ___ NORMAL OPERATION WITHIN 1045 FROM TRAILING EDGE 8.0 FINISH: GLOSSY WHITE POLYURETHANE PAINT
OF + 30 dBm PEAK POWER PULSES WITH PULSE WIDTH
OF 1 ms AT FREQUENCIES AND PRFLISTED 9.0 MOUNTING SURFACE, CONNECTORS AND MOUNTING HOLES ARE FREE OF PAINT.
- PROTECTED COMDAT®
ANTENNA
DWG CODE IDENT DWG. NO. REV.
SIZE
D 51351 CI 2728-410 A
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8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1