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Overall Dimensions
Weight
Operating Temperature
RF Connector
Environmental
Attachment Method
The loss budget for the Iridium Certus link allows a maximum of 2 dB of cable losses between
the Quicksilver terminal and the SAF9701 antenna. Table 8 below provides maximum cable
lengths for common LMR cable sizes meeting the certification constraints.
Table 8: Maximum Cable Lengths for SAF9701 Antenna
Coaxial Cable Type
LMR-195
LMR-240
LMR-400
LMR-500
LMR-600
Cable insertion loss ≤ 2.0 dB (with connectors) required.
Table assumes max connector loss = 0.25 dB each; cable loss = 1.5 dB.
7.4.3.3
SAF9704 (A
The SAF9704 was designed to interface with the Iridium Certus 9770 transceiver. The antenna
operates in the L-band frequency spectrum. It is been designed specifically for incorporation on
aviation assets and meets FAA TSO C159d, DO-160 E/G, and DO-262C specifications.
Document Number: 451-19004-001C
Table 7: SAF9701 Specifications
Parameter
125 mm (height) x 45 mm (diameter)
100 g
–40°C to +85°C
TNC Jack
IP66 and RoHS Compliant
19 mm through hole mount
Max Cable Length (ft)
9.9
14.6
28.1
34.9
43.3
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Quicksilver QS-100 User Guide – Revision C
Specification
Max Cable Length (m)
3.0
4.5
8.5
10.6
13.2
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