Adafruit 960 GPS Antenna - External Active Antenna - 3-5V 28dB 5 Meter SMA

Boost your GPS reception with this high-performance external active antenna from Adafruit. Featuring 28dB gain, a generous 5-meter SMA cable, and 3-5V compatibility, this antenna dramatically improves satellite lock speed and positional accuracy for any GPS module project. Available at The Engineer Store, Bengaluru - trusted by makers and professionals across India. Fast shipping, 7-day warranty on manufacturing defects, expert technical support.

Specifications

Why Choose the Adafruit 960 GPS Antenna?

• 28dB High Gain: Powerful active amplification ensures fast satellite acquisition and reliable lock even in challenging environments like urban canyons or near buildings.
• 5-Meter Long Cable: Generous cable length lets you mount the antenna outdoors on a vehicle roof, window ledge, or elevated surface while keeping your GPS module safely indoors.
• 3-5V Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with 3.3V and 5V GPS modules including Adafruit Ultimate GPS, u-blox NEO series, SIM808, SIM900, Quectel L80/L86, and more.
• Standard SMA Connector: Universal SMA male connector mates directly with most GPS breakout boards or easily adapts via SMA-to-uFL pigtails.
• Magnetic Mount Base: Strong magnetic base provides instant, secure mounting on any metal surface - ideal for vehicle tracking and field deployments.
• Weatherproof Construction: Sealed housing rated for outdoor use, handles rain, dust, and temperature extremes across Indian climate conditions.
• 100% Authentic Adafruit: Sourced directly from authorized distributors - guaranteed genuine with full Adafruit quality standards.
• 1-5 days shipping: Ships from our Bengaluru warehouse to most locations across India.
• Expert Technical Support: Our engineers help you integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize your GPS setup.

Compatible GPS Modules & Boards

• Adafruit Ultimate GPS Breakout (PA6H / MTK3339)
• Adafruit Ultimate GPS FeatherWing
• u-blox NEO-6M, NEO-7M, NEO-8M, NEO-M8N, NEO-M9N
• Quectel L80, L86, L76X GPS modules
• SIM808, SIM868, SIM7600 GSM/GPS combo modules
• Arduino GPS shields with SMA input
• Raspberry Pi GPS HATs (with SMA or uFL adapter)
• Any GPS receiver with SMA connector and 3-5V antenna power output

Project Ideas

• Vehicle GPS Tracker: Build a real-time vehicle tracking system using Arduino or ESP32 with GSM connectivity. Mount this antenna on the car roof for uninterrupted satellite reception while driving through Bengaluru traffic or on highway trips.
• Drone & UAV Navigation: Integrate with flight controllers for precise waypoint navigation and return-to-home functionality. The 28dB gain ensures reliable positioning even at altitude.
• IoT Asset Tracking: Create a fleet management or logistics tracking solution that reports GPS coordinates over MQTT/HTTP. The long cable allows optimal antenna placement on delivery vehicles or shipping containers.
• Weather Station with Geolocation: Add precise GPS coordinates and accurate time synchronization to your Raspberry Pi weather station for standardized meteorological data logging.
• Precision Agriculture: Deploy GPS-guided systems for field mapping, soil sampling coordinates, and automated equipment guidance on Indian farms.
• Time Reference Server (NTP/Stratum 1): Use the GPS PPS signal with this high-gain antenna to build an ultra-accurate network time server for your lab or office.
• Hiking & Adventure Logger: Record your trekking

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