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¶ General Description
The Tango 62 is a rugged, active GPS puck antenna engineered for dependable operation on the 1575.42 MHz L1 band. Its robust screw-mount design provides secure installation on vehicles, machinery and fixed equipment, while the tamper-resistant construction helps protect against unauthorised removal and damage in publicly accessible locations.
Featuring an integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA), the Tango 62 strengthens weak GNSS signals before they enter the receiver. Top-hemisphere RHCP gain of 25–33 dBiC and a zenith axial ratio of under 6 dB support dependable satellite acquisition and positioning accuracy.
The weather-resistant, low-profile enclosure is built to withstand challenging outdoor conditions. Combining a compact form factor with durable construction, the Tango 62 is well suited to demanding vehicle, industrial and outdoor environments where long-term reliability is essential.
¶ Key Features
- Rugged anti-vandal housing
- Robust screw-mount for permanent installations
- Integrated LNA for reliable signal acquisition
- 25–33 dBiC RHCP gain and < 6 dB axial ratio
- Supports GPS L1, Galileo E1, BeiDou B1C, and QZSS L1
¶ Typical Applications
- Connected vehicle systems
- Smart transport infrastructure
- Construction and agricultural machinery
- Remote monitoring terminals
- Security and surveillance systems
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GPS
L1 Antenna
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UV & Water Resistant
Outdoor Radome
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Active Antenna
Integrated LNA
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Through-Hole
Low-Profile Mount
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Low-Profile Design
Compact Installation
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¶ Electrical Specifications
| Impedance: | 50 Ohm |
| Polarisation: | RHCP |
| Frequency Range: | 1575.42 MHz |
| Return Loss: | -15.86 dB |
| VSWR: | 1.38 |
| Required Ground Plane: | Free space |
| Peak RHCP Gain: | 32.95 dBiC |
| Axial Ratio at Zenith: | 5.73 dB |
| Supply Voltage: | 3-5 V DC |
| Current Consumption: | 8.5 mA |
¶ Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature range: | -40°C to +80 °C |
| Storage Temperature range: | -40°C to +80 °C |
¶ Mechanical Specifications
| Dimensions: | Ø 47 x 15 mm |
| Weight: | 34 g |
| Cable Type: | RG174 |
| Cable Length: | 2.5 m |
| Connector: | SMA Male |
| Mounting method: | Screw |
| Housing materials: | ABS Radome |
¶ Spectrum Coverage*
| ↑ Suitable band | □ Adequate band in good signal conditions | ↓ Likely to be unsuitable |
¶ GNSS Standards Band Support
| Electrical Interface | Spherical RF Measurements | |||||
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| Centre Frequency (MHz) | VSWR | Return Loss (dB) | Average RHCP Gain (dBiC) | Peak RHCP Gain (dBiC) | Median Axial Ratio (dB) | Minimum Axial Ratio (dB) |
| 1575.42 | 1.3837 | -15.8648 | 23.70 | 32.95 | 6.29 | 0.48 |
| Top Hemisphere RF Measurements | Zenith RF Measurements | |||||
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| Centre Frequency (MHz) | Average RHCP Gain (dBiC) | Peak RHCP Gain (dBiC) | Median Axial Ratio (dB) | Minimum Axial Ratio (dB) | RHCP Gain at Zenith (dBiC) | Axial Ratio at Zenith (dB) |
| 1575.42 | 29.95 | 32.95 | 5.61 | 3.74 | 32.30 | 5.73 |
¶ RF Matching Performance
This section illustrates the antenna's impedance matching characteristics across the operating frequency range using VSWR and Return Loss measurements.
¶ RF Zenith
¶ RF Top Hemisphere
¶ RF Spherical
The following graphs display the Average and Peak RHCP Gain across the entire spherical coverage of the antenna. These metrics provide a comprehensive view of the antenna’s ability to receive signals from satellites at all elevations and directions.
Consistently high gain across the sphere ensures strong and stable GNSS reception in a variety of operating conditions.
¶ ZX and YZ Plane Axial Ratio Plots (Zenith is at 0 degrees)
The following graph shows how well the antenna maintains circular polarisation at different elevation angles. A lower axial ratio ensures better GNSS signal reception, especially at low elevations, which is crucial for applications requiring strong performance in obstructed environments or wide-angle satellite visibility.
¶ Test Setup (in Free Space)
¶ 2D Radiation Plots (1575.42 MHz)
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¶ 3D Radiation Plots (1575.42 MHz)
¶ Ordering Details
| Part Number | Description |
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| TANGO62/0.1M/SMAM/S/S/48 |
Single-Band GPS L1 Screw Mount Puck Antenna 0.1 Metre Cable RG174 and SMA Male Connector |