[aprssig] GPS patch antenna alternatives

[Scott Miller]

Yeah, I've got a set of Sarantel Geohelix SMP samples on hand, but I 
didn't want to waste them on this project.

Does anyone know if a 1/4 wave whip will work?  Eventually I'll probably 
build a board with a Trimble Copernicus and patch antenna or something, 
but for now the GPS 15 is what I've got.

Scott
N1VG

Greg Noneman wrote:
> You might want to look into the Sarantel antennas.  They primarily make 
> antennas for embedded applications (cell phones, PDAs, etc.), but also 
> make one with a radome.  Their basic antenna is SMT, but some 
> distributors customize them with integral connectors (SMA, MCX, MMCX, 
> etc.).
> 
> 
> 73,
> Greg
> WB6ZSU
> 
> 
> On Nov 27, 2007, at 4:17 PM, Scott Miller wrote:
> 
>> Can anyone suggest a lightweight, cheap alternative to a patch antenna 
>> for a balloon project?  Preferably something that could be terminated 
>> in an MCX connector.  I'd like to have something to connect directly 
>> to a GPS 15H-W without requiring any feedline.
>>
>> In related news, I finally remembered to add the GPS 15H-W to my 
>> store.  I've had some sitting on the shelf for a month or more now.
>>
>> https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=79
>>
>> Scott
>> N1VG
>>
>>
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