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Appendix A: M6 and Astra-EX Antenna and Ca-
ble Information
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Appendix A: M6 and Astra-EX Antenna and
Cable Information
Authorized Antennas
To comply with FCC requirements for RF exposure safety, a separation distance of at
least 25 cm (8.7 inches) must be maintained between the radiating elements of the
antenna and nearby people. You must also provide strain relief for all Reader
connections.
The only antennas authorized by the FCC for use with the M6 and Astra-EX Reader are
listed in the table below. Detailed information on each antenna is available from their
respective manufacturers. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than
6dBiLare strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is
50 ohms
Table 9: Authorized Antennas
Note
IMPORTANT: No other antennas may be used with the M6 and Astra-EX Reader
without violating FCC regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with
this requirement.
Manufacturer Type
Manufacturer Part
Number
Max. Linear
Gain (dBiL)
Laird Patch S9025P 4.3
Laird Patch S8658WPL 6.0
Laird Patch DCE8658WPR 6.0 dBiL
Laird Patch PEL90206 4.7 dBiL
Laird Patch S9026X 4.5 dBiL
MTI Patch MT-262013 6.0 dBiL
MTI Patch MT-242043 6.0 dBiL
MTI Patch MT-242042 4.1 dBiL
MTI Patch MT-241026 0.2 dBiL
Poynting Patch A-PATCH-0025 5 dBiL
Mobile Mark Patch PN8-915 6.0 dBiL
Mobile Mark Patch PN7-915 4.5 dBiL
Mobile Mark Patch PN6-915 4.0 dBiL