Thuraya/GPS Maritime Active Antenna is a new powerful product enabling Thuraya satellite customers to stay connected to the world while sailing across the sea.

The Maritime Antenna allows using all Thuraya satellite services such as voice communication, GPS, text messaging and data transfer on all kinds of ships including commercial vessels, yachts, cruise-ships and river boats.

The built-in GPS and Thuraya booster greatly enhances antenna’s performance in rough seas, harsh weather conditions and in the edge-of-footprint areas.

The combination of Thuraya Fixed Docking Unit (FDU-2500) and Active Maritime Antenna makes a powerful and convenient communication solution featuring voice, data, and fax services for ships.

- Maritime antenna unit
- 2 x 12m cables (SAT & GPS)
- DC-junction box
- Installation guide
- Warranty card (1 year)

Thuraya antenna part
Tx/Rx amplified LHCP antenna element
Insulation between Rx/Tx: app 60dB
Coverage: -10 to +90 degree elevation
Supply voltage: 10—16 VDC
Power consumption: up to 24W (stand by: 60mA)
Operating frequencies: 1525—1559 MHz (Rx); 1626—1661 MHz (Tx)

GPS antenna part
RHCP patch antenna with built in 27dB amplifier (NF: 1.15dB)

Cables
SAT: 12m 6.1mm low loss cable
GPS: 12m Rg58 cable
Other cable lengths available on request

Connectors
THURAYA part: SMA-male
GPS part: SMA-male
Other connector types available on request

Mechanical size
Diameter: 204mm
Length: 230mm
Weight: 0.7 kg (with cables - 2 kg)

Temperature ranges
Operation: -20 to +70 Cº
Storage: -30 to +85 Cº

Allowed pitch/roll
Region with sat elevation >20 degrees: +/-30 degrees
Region with sat elevation >30 degrees: +/-40 degrees

Isolation
All parts are DC isolated for mounting brackets and chassis (interconnection box)