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Version 2.0 

Copyright Roger™

-GPS 

2019 10 01 

 

 

 
 

 

Roger-GPS Ltd. 

 the Company 

 

The increasing dependence on GNSS 

 Global Navigation Satellite System (GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou) 

and their applications has placed an additional demand on them having the capability of operating both 
indoors and outdoors without interruption to the data.  

ROGER™GPS Ltd. is a company that specializes in GNSS (GPS) repeating technology. The ROGER™

-GPS 

proven system concept enables the use of GNSS repeater devices to provide services in places where it was 
previously unavailable. We have a wide range of customers who always require reliable GNSS signal 
reception or time synchronization; they include telecommunications providers, Public Safety Services, 
Utilities, Defence, Transport, Airlines, Logistics and the companies who manufacture, sell and maintain 
GNSS systems, receivers, terminals and services.  

The Roger™

-GPS Ltd. business concept permits the use of GNSS repeater devices and services in places 

where it was not previously possible.  

In September 2008 Sparklike Ltd. launched the first CE-certified GPS repeater product family approved by 
the communications authorities in Finland and Sweden for use as radio-

licensed device. ROGER™

-GPS was 

established as spin-off in February 2009 to continue the development, manufacturing and marketing of GPS 
products started by Sparklike Ltd. 

The private company owners of Roger-GPS Ltd. are Maktub Consulting Ltd., and Naxim Ltd. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

CE CERTIFICATE, radio licensing 

The Roger™

-GPS L1 GPS repeater product was recertified in January 2012 

according to the renewed ETSI EN 302 645 V1.1.1 (2010-03) Harmonized 
European Standard. The equipment conforms to the essential requirements of 

Directive 2014/53/EU (hereafter “The Radio Equipment Directive”) and EN 301

 

489-1 (V1.8.1), EN 301 489-3 (V1.4.1), EN 302 645 (V1.1.1). 
 
Roger

-GPS products have been classified in NATO N-S-N code and NATO 

NCAGE code. 

 
This product can be put into service throughout the European Economic Area. 
Study this documentation of use and installation instruction provided in this 

manual and in your local country sales area of Roger™

-GPS LTD. The user must 

have the necessary frequency licence for operation in that area. 

Summary of Contents for GNSS-L1G1GA-EU

Page 1: ...THE GNSS REPEATER TECHNOLOGY EXPERT ROGER GNSS L1G1GA EU UK US Repeater User Manual ...

Page 2: ...epeater products are designed and manufactured in Finland 2 ROGER GNSS Repeater products are carefully tested and have full two years warranty 3 ROGER GNSS Repeater products are CE certified and approved worldwide by the communications authorities e g in EEA countries for use as radio licensed devices 4 ROGER GNSS repeaters have a proprietary gain control system that provides up to 15dB more signa...

Page 3: ...reviously possible In September 2008 Sparklike Ltd launched the first CE certified GPS repeater product family approved by the communications authorities in Finland and Sweden for use as radio licensed device ROGER GPS was established as spin off in February 2009 to continue the development manufacturing and marketing of GPS products started by Sparklike Ltd The private company owners of Roger GPS...

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Page 5: ...ter covered area to outdoors the receiver seamlessly tracks the location without resorting to the time consuming acquisition of GNSS almanac data its history Notes 1 The ROGER GNSS repeater can be used for indoor navigation however it should be noted that the receiver gives the position of the outdoor antenna 2 The ROGER GNSS repeater fulfils the EN 302 645 V1 1 1 2010 03 specification requirement...

Page 6: ...rminate with a SMA male The other end of the cable should terminate in a TNC male the antenna itself being TNC female c The repeater feeds 5VDC 100mA for active outdoor antenna 4 Status LED indicator 5 Integrated transmitter TX antenna inside the case ROGER GPS Repeater GNSS L1G1GA A single ROGER GNSS Repeater is enough to provide a GNSS indoor coverage area up to 1600 square meters m2 The modern ...

Page 7: ...rea Install the GNSS repeater transmitter by fixing it to the ceiling wall or other suitable mounting point The repeater has an integrated transmitter TX antenna located internally on the same side as the status LED The transmitter antenna generally radiates in the same direction as the LED Ideally the transmitter should be located so that any desired GNSS receiving location for example an antenna...

Page 8: ...decrease the gain on the repeater slightly Another common reason is that there is an interference source close to the receiving antenna Locating the antenna repeater and associated cables as far away from existing wiring machinery and pipework will normally avoid this situation Troubleshooting guide Problem No LED indication Solution Check power supply and connection Problem Red light is on Soluti...

Page 9: ... receiving antenna or another GNSS line amplifier Extending the number of repeaters by adding a Splitter 1 to 5 ROGER GNSS Splitter 1 to 5 GNSS S With the ROGER GNSS Signal Splitter the signal from one external antenna can be redistributed to up to five repeater units It is advisable to use a separate amplifier with the signal splitter to ensure adequate transmission power to all the five repeater...

Page 10: ...ss than 3 repeaters are connected to GNSS AS Extending the number of repeaters by adding a Splitter 1 to 2 ROGER GNSS Splitter 1 to 2 GNSS S2 With the ROGER GNSS Signal Splitter 1 to 2 the signal from one external antenna can be redistributed to up to two repeater units It is advisable to use a separate amplifier with the signal splitter to ensure adequate transmission power to all the two repeate...

Page 11: ...erature 25 55 C Power supply 110 230VAC 12VDC 1600mA Antenna power output 5VDC 100mA TX antenna gain max 4dBd RHCP polarization Indoor coverage radius 1 50m depends of the sensitivity of the receiver and the gain position Other features Automatic gain control Feedback oscillation suppression Status power LED Output power limit 60dBm 0 000001mW Manual gain control Internal transmit antenna CE certi...

Page 12: ...ing directives set by the Finnish Customs Warranty will be void in respect of goods which in Roger GPS Ltd s reasonable opinion have been subjected to unauthorised modification or repair improper installation neglect misuse or operation in environmental conditions outside of specified safe operating extremes The warranty applicable to non Roger GPS Ltd product supplied by Roger GPS Ltd shall be li...

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