RockBLOCK External Patch Antenna

The RockBLOCK External Patch Antenna is a high-performance magnetic mount antenna designed specifically to communicate efficiently with the Iridium® Satellite Communication system. This antenna utilizes the Taoglas expertise in ceramics by incorporating a ceramic patch tuned specifically for the antenna environment, giving greater stability.

The antenna housing is strong, corrosion-proof and waterproof to IP67. The magnetic mount allows for easy installation and removal between vehicles or assets; it is easily converted to an adhesive type for greater flexibility.

Each external patch antenna is also equipped with a 1200mm ± 30mm (~48in) long cable terminated with a gold finished male SMA connector.

**Features:**

* Frequency Range: 1616MHz--1626.5MHz
* Center Frequency: 1621.5MHz ± 5.25MHz
* Bandwidth: 15MHz
* Impedance: 50 Ohms
* RHCP Polarization
* VSWR 1.5 Max @ center frequency
* Connector: Male SMA Plug
* Dimensions: 40.5mm x 38mm x 12.3mm
* Weight: 40.7g

**Documents:**

* [Datasheet](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/7/3/2/4/1/IAA01121111_Patch.pdf)
* [RockBLOCK Documentation Page](https://docs.rockblock.rock7.com/docs)