Thingy91 GPS antenna recommendation?

[Allen]

Hello,

Is there any official recommendation for an external antenna, or other solution to getting better GPS performance?

Thanks

[Simonr]

Hi Allen

Both the Siretta MIKE3A, the Maxtena MEA-GPS-S, and the Tallysman TW4020 should work as external antennas on the Thingy:91. Keep in mind that you'll need an adapter (like the MXHS83QE3000) from the connector on the board to the antenna itself.

Best regards,

Simon

EDIT: As suggested, here is a clarification on the statement above. All antennas mentioned above are active antennas and will need an adapter cable and a Bias tee to work properly. 

[aoliveri]

Do you also need a RF Bias Tee between the adapter cable and the GPS antenna?

[Simonr]

Hi Anthony

You'll need a Bias tee if the antenna is active. You can take a look at the nRF91 DK hardware files to see how this is done there.

Best regards,

Simon

[bojan]

Hello, Simonr.

It is currently impossible to find the MXHS83QE3000. Can you recommend us some appropriate replacement for this adapter?

Thanks in advance!

Bojan.

[Simonr]

Hi Bojan

I've asked internally if we have some recommended replacements for the MXHS83QE3000 adapter, as I don't know of any by heart. In the meantime, I was able to find two distributors (one authorized and one non-authorized) that do have this connector in stock. Please check out this link for more information.

Best regards,

Simon