Our location needs an antenna cable longer than 50 feet. Can we extend the antenna?
Airchitex is now providing a special order antenna that is 100 feet long; please call for details. Airchitex does not provide GPS antenna extenders, although you can provide one of your own. The extra cable and connectors will introduce some amount of signal loss. The GPS receiver expects between 15dB and 30dB of signal gain, and the marine mount antenna under optimal conditions has a gain of roughly 40dB. To reduce the signal attenuation as much as possible, use high quality cable and connectors (SMA male one one end, SMA female on the other). Note: The GPS receiver is actively powering the antenna. We do not recommend use of any amplified in-line devices. Voltage from these devices may interfere with or even damage your antenna or your Cuckoo.
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- Our location needs an antenna cable longer than 50 feet. Can we extend the antenna?
