FW.80.SMA.M

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## Meteor 

|1.|Introduction|3|
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|2.|Specifications|4|
|3.|Antenna Characteristics|5|
|4.|Mechanical Drawing|6|
|5.|Packaging|7|
||Changelog|11|



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1. Introduction 

The Meteor FW.80 is a 0dBi 169MHz ISM band 1/4 wavelength monopole flexible whip antenna with omnidirectional pattern optimized in the azimuth for wide coverage range in typical 169MHz applications such as Wireless M-Bus metering. It also finds its usage in remote asset monitoring applications, alarms, paging systems and private mobile radio services. 

The Meteor, like all low frequency monopole antennas needs to be mounted to a metal plate to radiate. 

For a waterproof integration to a metal box a waterproof panel mount SMA connector or cable assembly can be provided. TNC and N-type antenna versions are also available. 

This whip is made up of a flexible inner steel core covered by TPU so extremely resistant to collisions and maintaining its original shape and RF performance. 

Customized frequency and gain versions can be supplied. 

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## **2.** Specifications 

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|**Meteor FW.80**|**Meteor FW.80**|
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|Frequency (MHz)|169|
|Peak Gain (dBi) *|0dBi|
|Average Gain (dBi) *|-3.9|
|Efficiency (%) *|40%|
|Impedance (Ω)|50|
|Polarization|Linear|
|Radiation Pattern|Omnidirectional|
|Input Power(W)|50|
|Tested Power(W)|10|
|**Mechanical**||
|Dimensions (mm)|353xφ16|
|Base Diameter (mm)|φ16|
|Whip Diameter (mm)|φ4|
|Casing|ABS|
|Connector|SMA(M)|
||**Environmental**|
|Temperature Range|-40°C to 85°C|
|Humidity|Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH|



* For low frequency antennas these parameters can only be estimated using RF formula calculation, simulation or rough field test comparisons with large benchmark antennas. 

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## **3.** Antenna Characteristics ey **3.1** Antenna Setup _ 

Antenna is placed on metal ground 30x30cm 

## **3.2** SWR (on metal ground plane 30x30cm) _ 

50 seen ceeeeeeee a seg gogger eee FERRERS **Freq(MHz)** 

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## **4.** Mechanical Drawing (Units: mm) 

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**5.** Packaging 

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Changelog for the datasheet<br>SPE-12-8-033 - FW.80.SMA.M<br>Revision: G<br>Date: 2019-08-16<br>Changes: Updated to new format<br>Changes Made by: Dan Cantwell<br>Previous Revisions<br>Revision: F (Current Version) Revision: A (Original First Release)<br>Date: 2018-10-15  Date: 2012-04-02<br>Changes: Updated IP rating from IP67 to IP65  Notes:<br>Changes Made by: David Connolly  Author: SS<br>Revision: E<br>Date: 2017-04-08<br>Changes: Updated as per pcn -16-8-075<br>Changes Made by: Andy Mahoney<br>Revision: D<br>Date: 2016-02-12<br>Changes:<br>Changes Made by: SS<br>Revision: C<br>Date: 2012-15-10<br>Changes:<br>Changes Made by: SS<br>Revision: B<br>Date: 2012-26-07<br>Changes:<br>Changes Made by: SS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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