Antenna Cable Ordering Guide
As of the summer of 2021, there are new cable part numbers with modifications that allow them to work with WBDFs, particularly in the low VHF frequency range (<100 MHz). The physical change to the cables includes the presence of additional ferrite cores on the cable.
Since there was form-fit-function change, this drove the creation of a new part number.
The existing DF cables are usable with existing DF heads, covering the 120 – 1000 MHz frequency range. To support the mission set of a single cable spanning the entire frequency range for the new WBDF, Mastodon has elected to obsolete the existing part series and replace them with the new cables moving forward.
It is important to note that for missions within 120 MHz-1000 MHz, the old cables function normally and should not be considered inferior to the new cables in any way.
| Part Number | Description | Product Family | Notes | Where Used |
| MD1004-9011-01 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 10′, TNC-SMA | Kraken | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for and shipped standard with Kraken Kits, also shipped with Standard Maritime Kit |
| MD1004-9011-02 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 25′, TNC-SMA, Black | Kraken | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for and shipped with Standard Maritime Kit. Contained in Kraken DF Bundle (MD1004-0320-01) |
| MD1004-9011-03 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 50′, TNC-SMA, Black | Kraken | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length for Kraken DF/Control Cable. Contained in Kraken DF Bundle (MD1004-0320-01) |
| MD1004-9012-01 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 10′, TNC-SMA, White | Kraken | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for and shipped with Maritime, Non-Standard Kits |
| MD1004-9012-02 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 25′, TNC-SMA, White | Kraken | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for and shipped with Maritime, Non-Standard Kits |
| MD1004-9022-01 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 5′, TNC-TNC, Black | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for and shipped standard with Beast Kits |
| MD1004-9022-02 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 10′, TNC-TNC, Black | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length Beast DF/Control Cable. Contained in Beast DF Bundle (MD1004-0330-01) |
| MD1004-9022-03 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 25′, TNC-TNC, Black | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length Beast DF/Control Cable. Contained in Beast DF Bundle (MD1004-0330-01) |
| MD1004-9023-01 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 5′, TNC-TNC, Black, 18in Pigtails | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length Beast DF/Control Cable – Extended Pigtails for use with NMEA enclosures |
| MD1004-9023-02 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 10′, TNC-TNC, Black, 18in Pigtails | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length Beast DF/Control Cable – Extended Pigtails for use with NMEA enclosures |
| MD1004-9023-03 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 25′, TNC-TNC, Black, 18in Pigtails | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length Beast DF/Control Cable – Extended Pigtails for use with NMEA enclosures |
| MD1004-9023-04 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control Cable, 50′, TNC-TNC, Black, 18in Pigtails | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Optional additional length Beast DF/Control Cable – Extended Pigtails for use with NMEA enclosures |
| MD1004-9030-01 | Assy, Antenna RF and Control, 3.5′, RA TNC-TNC Black | Beast | Suitable for <1GHz | Designed for use with Dismount DF Head. Contained in Beast DF Bundle (MD1004-0330-01) |
| MD1004-9040-01 | Assy, Antenna Three RF and Control, 5′, TNC-TNC, Black | Beast+ | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for Beast+ for use with n-channel DF options |
| MD1004-9040-02 | Assy, Antenna 3 RF and Control, 10′, TNC-TNC Black | Beast+ | Suitable for <1GHz | Created for Beast+ for use with n-channel DF options |