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The Nooelec 7dBi ADS-B Antenna is a robust 23-inch outdoor fiberglass antenna designed for optimal 1090MHz signal reception. It features a 50Ω Female N-type connector, a 10-meter RG58 cable extension with a Male SMA connector, and a weatherproof design, making it perfect for reliable outdoor use. The antenna's metal base enhances stability, while its omnidirectional radiation pattern ensures comprehensive coverage.
| Brand | NooElec |
| Product Dimensions | 65 x 9 x 8 cm; 725 g |
| Item model number | Nooelec 7dBi ADS-B Antenna |
| Manufacturer | Nooelec Inc. |
| Color | White |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 725 g |
A**N
the cable that comes with it is Garbage
the connector to the antenna is garbage. It broke off at the base withing 5 minutes of attaching it. Needs a robust connector.
A**Y
Excellent 1.09Ghz but poor 978Mhz
Very good performance at 1090Mhz as advertised. I had hoped to also see decent results at 978Mhz but nosuch luck. VSWR at 1090 = 1.2183:1 VSWR at 978 = Off the charts (ranged out at >20:1).Quality control during packaging is a little lackluster. The first one I received had the mounting hardware for some other antenna in the box. Amazon sent me a replacement that had the correct mounting hardware. Both antennas tested similarly on my LibreVNAI'm using it with a RTL2832U (RTL-SDR) on Raspberry Pi 4 8GB running the adsbexchange raspbian image.
V**A
Great Antenna!
I mounted this on a 6m mast where it has a reasonable 360 degree view. I also didn’t use the supplied cable that comes with it, as I calculated the losses from that cable would be ridiculous. Instead, I opted to install the antenna with a short 30cm RG316 pigtail with suitable connectors to a mast mounted preamp/filter for 1090 MHz directly underneath it un a weatherproof enclosure, then back to the shack via a 12 metre length of RG6 quad shield cable to my ADSB RTL dongle. The result? I started to hear out to 180 nautical miles within 10 minutes of switching on. I can also confirm that a sweep of this antenna with a Nano VNA displays 55 ohms at 1090Mhz and a VSWR of 1:1.13. This thing is legit! If you use the supplied cable to connect the antenna, it will work, but your range will be compromised.
S**J
Didn't know my Harry Potter magic ADSB wand wouldn't work.
I have been running a virtual radar for a number of weeks with a hand made ground plane type antenna. Thought that I would upgrade the experience by putting a gain antenna in the system. Received the antenna - looks great, everything went together well, but the antenna is completely deaf. No matter how many times I waved it and said virtuous radar expecto, it failed to meet even the basic function of receiving a signal on my SDR.I live on top of a hill with a commanding view of the sky and my $1.50 hand built non-gain antenna can receive signals nearly 100 miles away. This antenna couldn't pick up a 777 within 5 miles of my house.I hope that this is not indicative of the quality of this antenna generally - I live outside the US and returning this product is not an option as I have already paid for shipping and duty. Sad because the item looks great and is well built - just that the innards aren't particularly useful.
R**N
Provided cable is garbage.
The SMA to Type N cable that this comes with is garbage. The coax broke off at the crimp on the bottom of the Type N connector and will need to be replaced before I can test whether the antenna even works.
