Parts list and suppliers

Receivers

Not all receivers are compatible with all tag types! Read more about receivers here.

Model	Retailer	Link
CTT SensorStation	CTT	https://celltracktech.com/collections/digital-radio-products/products/sensorstation-for-sensorgnome-version-3-0
SensorGnome	Compudata	https://compudata.ca/sensorgnome/
SensorGnome	RFS Scientific	https://www.rfsscientific.com/store
Lotek SRX-1200	Lotek	https://www.lotek.com/products/srx1200/

Antennas and cables

166.380 MHz antennas

For Lotek Nanotags in the Western Hemisphere.

Retailer	Antenna Type	Antenna Model	Locale
Maple Leaf Communications	9-Element	9E166	Canada
Maple Leaf Communications	5-Element	5E166	Canada
Maple Leaf Communications	3-Element	3E166	Canada
Maple Leaf Communications	Omnidirectional	J166R	Canada
Samco	6-Element	SAM-160	USA
Laird Antenna	9-Element	PLC-1669	USA
Laird Antenna	6-Element	PLC-1666	USA

434 MHz antennas

For CTT LifeTags, PowerTags, and HybridTags globally.

Laird 6-Element Yagi TS4306

Retailer	Antenna Type	Antenna Model	Locale
Data Alliance	Omnidirectional	A433O5	USA
Samco	3-Element Circular-polarized	SAM-450RHCP	USA
Laird Antenna	6-Element	YS4306	USA
Laird Antenna	3-Element	YS4303	USA
ZDA Communications	Omnidirectional	ZDAQJ430-5	USA
ZDA Communications	4-Element	ZDADJ433-8YG	USA
ZDA Communications	6-Element	ZDADJ433-10YG	USA
ZDA Communications	8-Element	ZDADJ433-12YG	USA
Telewave	Omnidirectional	ANT450F-2	Mexico

Coaxial Cables

Most RF or antenna suppliers will sell coaxial cable cut to size and with with your choice of connection type. We recommend LMR400 cable, which is durable and low-loss. However, due to its stiffness, we also recommend a 30 cm (12-inch) jumper cable made of a lighter grade material (e.g.; LMR-240) as strain relief for connectin between the LMR-400 cable and the FUNcube dongle. Alternatively, you may use bulkheads for strain relief.

Cable type	Typical price (USD)	Impedance	Max attenuation (dB/100 ft)	Suggested length
RG-58	< 100 ft. @ $0.83/ft.	53.5 Ohms	4.4 @ 100 MHz 6.0 @ 200 MHz 8.5 @ 400 MHz	< 50 ft./15 m
RG-213	< 100 ft. @ $1.79/ft.	50 Ohms	2.3 @ 100 MHz 4.8 @ 400 MHz	< 100 ft./30 m
TWS/BMR/ LMR-400	$1.20/ft.	50 Ohm	1.5 @ 150 MHz 2.7 @ 450 MHz	Any length

Bulkheads

Bulkheads are connectors used to attach coaxial cables to the receiver. They attach directly to the 'radios' or 'dongles' which are part of the receiver (e.g.; CTT internal radios or FUNcube dongle). These parts can be readily found online at various retailes, just make sure you search for SMA male to Type N female bulkhead. We recommend waterproof bulkheads for mounting on cases - these come with o-rings which can maintain the original IP rating of the case. The product below is a somewhat expensive example of what we normally purchase, yet we are usually able to find the for under $10 USD apiece at other retailers.

Connector 1	Connector 2	Digikey	Link
Type N Female	SMA Male	Digikey	https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/amphenol-rf/095-902-530-006/12751750

CTT SensorStations can be ordered with bulkheads installed.

Careful not to accidentally order any parts that have 'RP' in the name. This stands for 'reverse polarity' and means the gender of the connector is opposite from normal so it will not connect to your cables or receiver.

Bandpass Filters

Frequency Range	Retailer	Link
137-174	Scanner Master	https://www.scannermaster.com/BPF_VHF_Band_Pass_Filter_p/24-531041.htm

Power Supply

Category	Type	Part	Link
Solar	Wiring	Fused battery lead	Amazon

Antenna mounting structure

Category	Type	Part	Link
Pop-tower	Tripod	TRM-10L	Wade Antenna
-	Spare ¼” bolts	¼” x 2” hex bolt	Most hardware stores
-	Spare ¼” nuts	¼” lock nut	Most hardware stores
-	Spare 5/16” bolts	5/16” x 1” hex bolt	Most hardware stores
-	Spare 5/16” nuts	5/16” lock nut	Most hardware stores
-	Spare 5/16” nuts	5/16” hex nut	Most hardware stores
-	Mast	Telescoping mast	Wade Antenna
-	Quick links	⅜” Quick link	Any hardware store
-	Mast foot	Swivel base	Wade Antenna
-	-	Base plate	Wade Antenna
-	Guy wire	3/32” stainless steel wire rope	Some hardware stores
-	Wire rope thimble	3/32” Thimble	Amazon
-	Crimping sleeve	3/32” crimping sleeve	Amazon
-	Turnbuckle	5M or ¼” eye to eye turnbuckle	Amazon
-	Stainless steel wire	20-gauge Snare wire	Most hardware stores
-	In-line wire tensioner	In-line wire tensioner	Gallagher
-	Ratchet	Wire tensioner tool	Gallagher
-	-	Regular ratchet with ½” drive	Any hardware store
-	Carabiner	6M carabiner	Amazon
-	Anchor	#6 rebar (5-feet)	Most hardware stores
-	-	Ground anchor	Home depot
Non-penetrating roof mount	Non-penetrating roof mount	NPRM-series (light- to heavy-duty)	Wade Antenna
-	Mast	Masting	Wade Antenna