Spectracom 8230 Outdoor GPS/GNSS Antenna Installation Guide
Rev 2, February 2016 / PN 1222-5000-0050
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Antenna Cable and Accessories
When using a Model 8230 or 8230AJ GNSS outdoor antenna, Spectracom recommends using low loss type cable for the
antenna cable such as LMR-400 (or equivalent). To simplify the installation process, Spectracom offers cable assemblies
terminated with Type N Male connectors. Standard lengths are 25, 50, 100, 150 and 200 feet.
If the antenna cable is purchased locally, select coax suitable for outdoor use. A surge protection device in the antenna
line is recommended to protect the GPS/GNSS receiver and connected devices from lightning damage. Spectracom
offers Surge Suppressors to shunt potentially damaging voltages on the antenna coax to ground.
Cable Length
With low loss LMR 400 equivalent antenna cable, the maximum recommended antenna cable length is 125 meters or 400
feet. Installations requiring longer distances can be achieved with an inline amplifier. See Spectracom’s Technical Note for
detailed information on cables and allowable cable lengths.
Included L-Bracket Dimensions
Document Revision History
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Description
Date
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3243
Document created
September 2013
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Specification update; addition of antenna dimensions
February 2016
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1560
Bracket update; addition of 8230AJ
February 2018
8230 Antenna dimensions
