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PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:28 pm    Post subject: 1.5DB??? Reply with quote

Hi, 

I am installing a GTN-650 in my Velocity and the antenna location is only 2.0 feet from the unit itself. The Garmin instruction manual states that the cable loss needs to be between 1.5 and 6.5 DB. The manual also states that the calculated loss of a 6.5 foot cable with two BNC ends is 1.5 DB. 
I assume that this means that I need to run a 6.5 foot cable for my short run? 
If so, what is the minimum radius of the bends I would need to make in the cable to coil it up? 

Thanks for your kind help!!!  

Bill Hunter


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:05 pm    Post subject: 1.5DB??? Reply with quote

Bill,

Yes, you need a minimum of 6.5 feet of cable length. The GPS antenna is an active antenna, having a pre-amplifier built into it that's powered by a bias voltage applied on the antenna center conductor (power comes from the GTN). The 1.5 dB of loss is to keep the receiver in the GPS unit from being over-driven and thus degrading the signal.

The minimum 1-time bend radius from the RG400 spec is 1" - and the FAA spec from AC 43.13-1 is 10 times the diameter of the cable (which would make it just under a 2" radius). Both of these are a bit tight in my mind, and I would suggest a 3" radius (6" dia) or larger loop. That'll give about 19" of length per loop, which means three loops would get you what you need (or there about).

Chuck

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Hi,

I am installing a GTN-650 in my Velocity and the antenna location is only
2.0 feet from the unit itself. The Garmin instruction manual states that
the cable loss needs to be between 1.5 and 6.5 DB. The manual also states
that the calculated loss of a 6.5 foot cable with two BNC ends is 1.5 DB.

I assume that this means that I need to run a 6.5 foot cable for my short
run?

If so, what is the minimum radius of the bends I would need to make in the
cable to coil it up?


Thanks for your kind help!!!

Bill Hunter


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 1.5DB??? Reply with quote

In order to meet the minimum cable length requirement, I purchased a 10 foot RG400 cable with TNC connections from eBay for $12 with free shipping. Item number: 131817000902

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:32 am    Post subject: 1.5DB??? Reply with quote

Well I came to the right place for advice. Thanks for the item number as I will visit eBay Aircraft Supply this afternoon in order one

Thanks again,

Bill Hunter
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:26 pm    Post subject: Re: 1.5DB??? Reply with quote

cbirdsall6(at)cox.net wrote:
Bill,

Yes, you need a minimum of 6.5 feet of cable length. The GPS antenna is an active antenna, having a pre-amplifier built into it that's powered by a bias voltage applied on the antenna center conductor (power comes from the GTN). The 1.5 dB of loss is to keep the receiver in the GPS unit from being over-driven and thus degrading the signal.


What's the long term impact from an antenna lead that's too short?

I have a GTN625 which has been operating for about 18 months with a 1.5' antenna lead.


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:29 pm    Post subject: Re: 1.5DB??? Reply with quote

Read Stein's post is this thread:
http://forum.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467885&sid=0551c7cee028f1697ba54f038595af00
I think that if it works, do not worry about it.


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