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Get it between 2025-05-27 to 2025-06-03. Additional 3 business days for provincial shipping.
SAWbird iO is a self-contained LNA module designed for capturing L-Band signals, particularly Inmarsat AERO and STD-C
Each module contains 2 ultra-low-noise LNAs (single package), sandwiched around a custom-designed, high-performance SAW filter centered at 1542MHz
The amplifier must be powered through the output SMA (bias-tee) and requires only ~30mA of current
Though compatible with most SDRs with DC (bias-tee) power, we recommend use in conjunction with NESDR SMArTee (available on Amazon, item ID B079C4S2BT)
Includes free male SMA to male SMA adapter. Full 1 year warranty and support direct through Nooelec!
For full product details, please visit the product page at nooelec.com! SAWbird iO is a self-contained LNA module designed for capturing L-Band signals, like Inmarsat AERO and STD-C. It has a very high attenuation outside of the 60MHz bandpass region, centered around 1.542GHz, and a minimum of 20dB of gain within the bandpass region. Nominal current draw is only 30mA. The SAWbird series contains 2 ultra-low-noise LNAs (single package), sandwiched around a custom-designed, high-performance SAW filter centered at the frequency of interest. Bias tee power input is 3.0V-5.0V DC. Our recommendation for use with this LNA is the NESDR SMArTee--which contains a bias-tee capable of powering the SAWbird+ iO module with bias power--but it is compatible with many available SDRs. If you wish to use an SDR that does not have DC output to power accessories, you will also require a separate bias tee module to power this device.