Iridium Mobile Fixed Mount Antenna - 5 meter
Description
Permanent External Antenna Installation
The antenna is designed for fixed installation on a vehicle roof or another suitable metal surface. Positioning the antenna outside allows compatible Iridium equipment to be used from inside a vehicle, building, or equipment enclosure where the device would not otherwise have a clear view of the sky.
For dependable satellite communication, the antenna should be mounted horizontally with minimal obstruction above and around it.
Low-Profile Bulkhead Mount
A threaded bulkhead passes through the mounting surface, allowing the antenna and its cable to be installed through a single 16 mm opening. The low-profile housing measures approximately 89 mm across and 21–22 mm high.
The antenna is intended for installation on a metal ground plane measuring approximately 40 square inches or larger. The mounting location should be structurally sound and properly sealed around the drilled opening.
Integrated Five-Meter Cable
The attached 5-meter cable provides enough reach for routing from a vehicle roof or exterior mounting point to equipment installed inside. Its male TNC connector attaches directly to compatible docks and terminals or through the appropriate handset antenna adapter.
Iridium Equipment Compatibility
The AT1621-5 antenna supports Iridium voice and data equipment that accepts a passive external antenna connection. Common applications include:
- Iridium Extreme 9575 and 9575 PTT
- Iridium 9555
- Iridium 9505A, 9505, and 9500
- Original Iridium GO!
- Compatible Iridium docking stations and terminals
Connection requirements vary by device. Handheld phones generally require a compatible antenna adapter or docking station.
Technical Specifications
Durability
- Designed for permanent exterior installation
- Waterproof antenna construction
- Operating temperature: -40°F to 158°F or 185°F, depending on model revision
- Made in the United States
- RoHS compliant
Included
- Iridium AT1621-5 Mobile Fixed Mount Antenna
- Attached 5-meter LMR-240 antenna cable with male TNC connector
- Bulkhead mounting hardware
Additional
- Installation type: Permanent bulkhead mount
- Intended for land-mobile and fixed applications
- Supports compatible Iridium voice and data equipment
- Recommended metal ground plane: At least 40 square inches
Data Network
- Satellite network: Iridium
- Frequency range: 1616–1625.5 MHz
- Polarization: Right-hand circular polarization
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- VSWR: Less than 2:1
- Axial ratio: 3–4 dB maximum
- Antenna type: Passive, omnidirectional
Interfaces
- Cable type: LMR-240 coaxial cable
- Connector: Male TNC
- Cable attachment: Integrated fixed cable tail





























































