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# GNSS Multi-Band L1/L2/L5 Helical Antenna (SMA)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** GPS-23847 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/gnss-multi-band-l1l2l5-helical-antenna-sma.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/gnss-multi-band-l1l2l5-helical-antenna-sma.html.md))

The SPK-6E antenna is a small, very light weight GNSS/GPS L1/L2/L5 multiband antenna for GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $229.95 (inc GST) — $209.05 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $202.77 (exc GST) · 25+ $198.59 (exc GST) · 100+ $190.23 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 60 more in 5–11 days.

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## Description

The SPK-6E antenna is a small, very light weight GNSS/GPS L1/L2/5 triband helical antenna for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations. Designed for aerial and portable applications, the SPK-6E weighs in at 18.1 grams with a standard SMA connector. The SPK-6E includes a small compressible o-ring around the base to increase weatherproofing when installed against an enclosure. This antenna is a good choice for applications where you have a clear view of the sky. If you can handle the extra weight, the [SPK6618H](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=21801) or [u-blox ANN-MB-00](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=15192) will have better reception performance.

Designed for the latest GNSS platforms, it provides a fast, easy, and reliable multi-band antenna solution but can be used with any GPS/GNSS receiver that can benefit from the L1/L2/L5 triple reception. While this antenna works great with normal L1 GPS/GNSS receivers it will not make your $20 receiver into a $300 receiver. Please check your receiver to verify it is capable of using the L1, L2, and/or L5 signals that this antenna is capable of receiving.

### Features

- Overall antenna weight: 18.1g

### Documents

- [SparkFun SPK-6E L1/L2/L5 Helical GNSS Antenna Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_SPK-6E_Multi-frequency_High_Precision_Helical_Antenna_10400a4a098.pdf)
- [HC1400P03S Hybrid Coupler IC](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/HC1400P03S_17732eb2dbd.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/G/P/GPS-23847-1.jpg)