Goobay FM Radio Antenna

Goobay radio antenna for DAB, FM and AM reception

The Goobay 68850 DAB/FM/AM radio antenna is a passive cable antenna. It can be used with hi-fi receivers, stereo systems and AM/FM/DAB tuners. The design does not include an active amplifier or separate power supply. The 75 ohm connection is one of the specified electrical characteristics of the product. The antenna connector is a 9.5 mm COAX socket.

Which devices can the Goobay 68850 radio antenna be connected to?

The 68850 can be used with hi-fi receivers, stereo systems and AM/FM/DAB tuners. For device-side compatibility, the documented connection parameters are the 75 ohm impedance and the 9.5 mm COAX socket. We therefore recommend checking the antenna input type and impedance of the radio, tuner or stereo system before connection.

Passive 75 ohm cable antenna with dipole design

The technical designation of the Goobay 68850 is FM dipole antenna. The dipole consists of two antenna arms and a connection cable routed from the centre point. According to the product page, the approximate length of each dipole arm is around 80 cm. The technical drawing specifies 882 +/-20 mm for each arm. The cable antenna is passive, and the connection is matched to 75 ohm.

What cable and connector specifications does the Goobay antenna have?

The approximate length of the connection cable is 1.75 m, while the technical drawing specifies 1800 +/-30 mm. The cable has a flat design. The inner conductor is specified as AWG 26; 7/0.15 BC, while the insulation material is PVC in white and transparent colours. A 9.5 mm COAX socket is fitted at the end of the cable. These parameters should be checked together with the antenna input of the radio or tuner.

Goobay 68850 construction details and RoHS compliance

The specified construction details of the 68850 cable antenna include the flat cable, PVC insulation and AWG 26; 7/0.15 BC inner conductor. The product weighs 59 g. The insulation is white and transparent. The product is RoHS compliant. No separate active electronics, amplifier or power supply is specified in the technical data; the product is a passive cable antenna.

What should you know about the dimensions of the dipole arms and connection cable?

The approximate length of each of the two antenna arms is 80 cm. The technical drawing specifies 882 +/-20 mm for both sides. The approximate connection cable length is 1.75 m, while the drawing specifies 1800 +/-30 mm. The 9.5 mm COAX socket is located at the end of the cable. The dipole arms and connection cable together form the T-shaped antenna layout.

Goobay radio antenna key technical specifications

The main documented specifications of the Goobay 68850 are:

• Product type: DAB/FM/AM radio antenna
• Technical designation: FM dipole antenna
• Design: passive cable antenna
• Connection impedance: 75 ohm
• Connector: 9.5 mm COAX socket
• Cable type: flat cable
• Inner conductor: AWG 26; 7/0.15 BC
• Insulation: PVC, white and transparent
• Approximate dipole arm length: approx. 80 cm each
• Dipole arm drawing dimension: 882 +/-20 mm
• Approximate connection cable length: approx. 1.75 m
• Connection cable drawing dimension: 1800 +/-30 mm
• Weight: 59 g
• Compliance: RoHS

Goobay radio antenna summary and FAQ

The Goobay 68850 is a passive radio antenna for hi-fi receivers, stereo systems and AM/FM/DAB tuners. The 75 ohm connection, 9.5 mm COAX socket, two dipole arms and flat connection cable define the main electrical and mechanical characteristics of the product. The datasheet specifies an FM dipole antenna, AWG 26; 7/0.15 BC inner conductor, PVC insulation, 59 g weight and RoHS compliance.

• Which devices can the Goobay 68850 be used with?
  It can be connected to hi-fi receivers, stereo systems and AM/FM/DAB tuners.
• What impedance is the radio antenna designed for?
  The connection is matched to 75 ohm.
• What antenna connector does it use?
  The connector is a 9.5 mm COAX socket.
• How long are the dipole arms?
  The approximate length is 80 cm each, while the drawing dimension is 882 +/-20 mm.
• How long is the connection cable?
  The approximate cable length is 1.75 m, while the drawing dimension is 1800 +/-30 mm.
• What is the cable construction?
  It is a flat cable with an AWG 26; 7/0.15 BC inner conductor and white and transparent PVC insulation.
• What is the weight of the Goobay 68850?
  The weight is 59 g.
• Is the product RoHS compliant?
  Yes, the product is RoHS compliant.