HC860 Dual-Purpose Dual-Band GNSS + Active Iridium Helical Antenna

Name: HC860 Dual-Purpose Dual-Band GNSS + Active Iridium Helical Antenna
Brand: Calian

Lightweight Helical Antenna for Precision Positioning

Calian HC860 Dual-Band GNSS Helical Antenna is a dual-purpose GNSS and Iridium helical antenna, designed for precision positioning across GNSS/QZSS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and Iridium bands. Weighing just 42 grams, it’s ideal for applications requiring a compact, lightweight solution. With excellent multipath rejection and a rugged IP69K-rated design, HC860 is perfect for autonomous vehicles, marine systems, and other demanding environments.

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GNSS Coverage:

GPS / QZSS L1/L2

GLONASS G1/G2

Galileo E1

BeiDou B1

IRNSS / NavIC -

QZSS -

L-Band Services (1525 MHz - 1559 MHZ) -

Satellite Communications:

Iridium 2.5 (gain)

Low Noise Amplifier (LNA):

Architecture Pre-filter → LNA

Gain 28 dB typ. | 35 dB typ.

Noise Figure 1.7 dB typ.

Supply Voltage Range 2.5 to 12 VDC

Supply Current 15 mA typ. (28 dB) | 21 mA typ. (35 dB)

Mechanicals:

Size
44.2 mm (dia.) x 62.4 mm (h.)

Weight 42 g

Radome Radome and Base: EXL9330

Mount 3x M2.5 screws

Available Connectors SMA (male)
Extremely light (42 g)

Ideal for RTK and PPP surveying systems

Excellent RH circular polarized signal reception

Great multipath rejection

Increased system accuracy

Excellent signal-to-noise ratio

Industrial temperature range

Rugged design, ideal for harsh environments

GPS / QZSS	L1/L2
GLONASS	G1/G2
Galileo	E1
BeiDou	B1
IRNSS / NavIC	-
QZSS	-
L-Band Services (1525 MHz - 1559 MHZ)	-

Architecture	Pre-filter → LNA
Gain	28 dB typ. \| 35 dB typ.
Noise Figure	1.7 dB typ.
Supply Voltage Range	2.5 to 12 VDC
Supply Current	15 mA typ. (28 dB) \| 21 mA typ. (35 dB)

Size	44.2 mm (dia.) x 62.4 mm (h.)
Weight	42 g
Radome	Radome and Base: EXL9330
Mount	3x M2.5 screws
Available Connectors	SMA (male)