These specs are about the same as the 58532A from Symmetricom. I bought mine on eBay, new in original packaging for $50, a short while later someone sold a bunch of them (these may not have been new) for $15 to $20 a piece.
Anyone has compared them in actual operation or performance? Didier KO4BB Randy Warner wrote: > Guys, > > > > The CCAH32ST01 is the P/N for the TNC connector version of the Aromat model > VIC-100 timing antenna. Aromat is owned by Matsushita, who is owned by > Panasonic, etc., etc., etc. Panasonic has decided to put their own name on > things, so the new ones are identified as being Panasonic. You can find a > better datasheet on the US website here: > http://www.pewa.panasonic.com/emp/products/gps_pdf/Panasonic_VIC100_Antenna_ > 9_06.pdf > > > > Anyway, the VIC-100 is THE timing antenna if you are looking for top > performance. It is the standard antenna for Lucent, Motorola, and everyone > else. > > > > Typical specs: > > > > LNA Gain: 38dB > > Bandpass: -60dB at fo +/- 50MHz > > Power: +5V at approx. 25mA > > > > As you might guess, its main claim to fame is the -60dB filtering. It's > about the only "standard" GPS antenna with three ceramic filters (L1 ceramic > filters as used in GPS antennas are typically good for about -20dB at +/-50 > MHz around foo). > > > > When I worked at Synergy these were about $120. If you try to buy one from > Symmetricom it will set you back about $450. By way of comparison, the Moto > Timing2000 (with a dual ceramic filter) is about $65. In short, you have one > of the best timing antennas out there. Hold onto it. > > > > Randy Warner > > ______________ _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list [email protected] https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts
