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Beam Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna
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Beam Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna

Beam Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna (RST202)

The Beam RST202 is a dual mode all in one Iridium and GPS antenna, designed predominantly for maritime applications.

Features

Key Features & Benefits

• Iridium approved
• Dual Mode Iridium / GNSS (GPS/QZSS/Galileo)
• Best suited for Maritime applications
• Designed for tough weather conditions (IP68)
• Mounts on any US-style Mounting Bracket with 1"-14NF threaded stud (not supplied)
• 12-Month Warranty

Key Features & Benefits
Specifications

PHYSICAL

Colour  White (Non-Glossy) 
Material  ASA
Mounting Type Magnetic
Ingress Protection IP68 Dustproof and waterproof - can be submerged in water for 30 minutes at a depth of 1-meter
Dimensions  mm inches
Antenna (D x H) Ø 95 x 150 (191 mounting base included) Ø 3.7 x 6 (7.5 mounting base included)
Box (L x W x H) 127 x 290 x 102 5 x 11.4 x 4
Weight  kg lb
Antenna  0.91 (Inc bracket) 2
Boxed 1.05 2.3

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature  Degrees °C  Degrees °F 
Operating and Storage -40 to +70 -40 to +158
IP Rating IP68

GENERAL

Antenna Iridium GNSS (GPS)
Frequency 1616 -1626.5 MHz 1575MHz
Polarization Right Hand Circular RHCP
Axial Ratio < 6 dB NA
Gain 2 dBic 25 dB (LNA Gain)
Voltage Passive 3 VDC – 5.5 VDC
Current Passive 20 mA
Noise Figure 1.2 dB 1.2 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm
VSWR < 1.5 NA
Fly Leads TNC(m)/TNC(f) 350mm LTR195 SMA(m)/SMA(f) 500mm RG316
Cable No cables supplied – see cable accessories No cables supplied – see cable accessories

CONNECTORS

Iridium  TNC-F
GNSS (GPS) SMA-F
Fly Lead – Iridium TNC-M to TNC-F
Fly Lead – GNSS (GPS) SMA-F to SMA-M
Brochures

Brochure RST202 Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna

For more information please download our RST202 Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna Brochure.
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Accessories

Product support

Beam Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna support

Manuals, technical information and support resources for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cables/Antennas

Q.What is the proper torque value for the SMA connector?
A.

The proper torque for the sma connector is between 7 to 10 inch pounds of torque. (81 to 110 N-cm, for those who prefer metric measures).

If this value is exceeded, its possible to break the connector. Please note that if found the antenna connector has been damaged due to over tightening, this will void the warranty.

Q.I want to make my own antenna cable for my Beam Communications Iridium Docking Station/Terminal, what's the cable spec?
A.

The maximum recommended signal drop from the passive satellite antenna to the Iridium transceiver( either a handset or Beam device) is 3dB. (Not applicable when using RST740).

For optimal performance, we recommend using the shortest length of cable and the fewest number of connectors possible. You must ensure that the cable used conforms to this.

An example of attenuation for RG213 cable is 0.33dB per metre @ 1.6Ghz, therefore the maximum cable length is 8m (allowing up to 0.5dB for cable interconnections).

LMR400 cable in comparison has a better attenuation figure of 0.18dB per metre.

Feel free to use the Beam Iridium Online Cable calculator to design your cable for a Beam Iridium docking station or terminal.

Q.Beam Iridium Online Cable calculator
A.

Important: This calculator is best viewed on desktop.  Not optimised for mobile viewing.

To use the online Cable Calculator, use the following steps:

  1. Select the first Cable Type and Enter Length. -> Click Add Cable
  2. Select the connector on one end of the cable. -> Click Add Connector
  3. Select the connector on the other end of the cable. -> Click Add Connector
  4. Repeat for each Additional Cable or connector to get Total Loss in dB.
  5. Click Clear All to reset Loss calculations.
Select cable type Length (metres)
Select connector type
Allowable Loss: 3dB Loss dB  
Manuals & Guides

Manuals & Guides

RST202 Installation Guide

For more information please download our Beam Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Dual Mode Antenna Installation Guide.
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Compliance

Compliance

RSTxxx Antenna COO Mast/Pole/Rail Antenna IP Rating Certificate
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