Integrating GSP-1620 Modems into OEM Products
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RF Connector Durability

The GSP-1620 modem RF connectors meet all performance
requirements after 500 connect/disconnect cycles at a
maximum rate of 12 cycles per m inute.

Materials

The GSP-1620 modem is manufactured of non-nutrient
materials with respect to fungal growth.

Shipping

The GSP-1620 modem as packaged for shipment meets the
pre-shipment test procedures specified in the National Safe
Transit Association, Project 1A.
Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) Environments
Since the GSP-1620 Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA)
communicates with Globalstar satellites, it must be
positioned outdoors where it has a clear view of the sky.
As a result, environments affecting the DRA include
temperature/humidity, thermal radiation , icing/freezing
rain/snow, altitude, vibration, and mechanical shoc k. This
section also discusses RF connector dur ability, materials, and
shipping.

Temperature/Humidity

Operational
The DRA operates as specified during exposure to the
operational temperature/humidity envelope shown in Figure
7-10.