ADL170/180 User Manual
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17 Optional ADS-B Amplifier
If more ADS-B reception range is desired, an optional ADS-B amplifier can be used.
The amplifier looks as shown in the following figure. Do not confuse the two sides.
They both have a SMA connectors but the amplifier only works when connected as
shown below. The connection marked "OUT +5V" has to be connected to the ADS-B
input of the ADL180 device. The "IN" connector is connected to the ADS-B antenna.
Besides the amplifier a cable regular SMA to regular SMA connector will be required.
For short cable runs RG174 cable is acceptable. Please note the amplifier can get quite
hot when operating. If possible try to protect it from direct sunlight and be careful when
touching it after long operation in direct sunlight.
Figure 5
Amplifier Type "ADS-B 1090 MHz LNA"
Figure 6
ADL180 with optional ADS-B amplifier and antenna