SAS

433 MHz wall-mount omni for indoor/outdoor applications

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMT

SAS introduces a 433 MHz wall mount omni antenna for indoor and outdoor ISM-band applications.

Mounted on a right-angled bracket, the WCO-433-WM is a fully waterproof and robust ISM-band antenna for wall-mounting both outdoors and indoors. Terminated in a N-Female connector, the WCO-433-WM allows for RF cables to be customised to the application.

Other UHF frequencies in the 380-512 MHz band are possible including TETRA and 459 MHz.

The WCO-433-WMB will be commercially launched towards the end of Q2 2012. In the meantime, if you have a specific application please contact us.

New Wideband directional antenna from Sirio

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:45:00 GMT

The new SPH-1.5-6-17 is a new wideband, high gain, directional antenna from Sirio. Housed in the popular SLP UV-stabilised radome, the SPH covers a range of bands including GSM, 3G, WiFi and WIMAX frequencies. This antenna offers the ultimate in flexibility with 17 dBi gain at 6 GHz, 9 dBi gain at 3G and approximately 11 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz.

The antenna can be wall or pole-mounted via an adjustable aluminium bracket and is terminated in a SMA-Female connector.

For more information, please free free to e-mail us.

New antenna platform for professional automotive applications

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:55:00 GMT

Smarteq has announced a new antenna platform that is the result of a joint research project with Skogsforsk, SP-Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut and KTH Wireless.

The new antenna platform has high antenna performance, a low profile and robust design. The multifunction antenna is easy to install and supports mobile broadband in several frequency bands as well as positioning. It has been field-tested by various actors with excellent results.

“Our cutting edge technology and advanced research enable us to meet the forest industry´s stringent requirements for antennas", says Mattias Hellgren, Director Advanced Technology at Smarteq.

“With this antenna platform, we are responding to the increasing demand for continuous connection within professional applications. The antenna is adapted for use with telematics equipment in forest machines, long-distance buses and emergency vehicles", says Thomas Valtonen at Smarteq.

The antenna platform is called LPCA - Low Profile Combination Antenna, and in its basic version contains support for mobile broadband in the frequency ranges 450/850/900/1800/1900/3G/4G as well as positioning with an active GPS antenna.

For more information on this antenna, please contact SAS.

SAS exhibting at Coach & Bus Live 2011

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:56:00 GMT

It is now only 3 weeks until the Coach & Bus Live 2011 exhibition at the NEC Birmingham from 4-6th October. Please feel free to visit Specialist Antennas on Stand G51 where will be exhibiting our VLP300 - VHF Low Profile antennas and the Medallion - rugged Multiband GPS, GSM, 3G and WiFI antennas.

The Coach and Bus Live 2011 event website can be found here. The exhibition is in Halls 17 and 18 at the NEC.

For more information, please contact us.

New Rugged mobile GPS antenna from PCTEL

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:35:00 GMT

PCTEL has introduced a new rugged GPS antenna for magnetic or permanent mount based on its MLPV form factor, the GPS-NMO. The antenna will mount on any NMO-type mount with any cable length and any connector at the other end. It will also fit MVP, MMF and other similar mounts. For mobile applications requiring a heavy-duty magnetic-mount GPS antenna or indeed a compact permanently-mounted GPS, the GPS-NMO is an ideal solution. The datahsheet on the GPS-NMO can be downloaded here.

MP Antenna offers unique multi-polarized antennas through SAS

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:21:00 GMT

MP Antenna, an US-based innovative designer of unique multi-polarized antennas, is now working with Specialist Antennas to supply their range of products into the UK and Europe. Ranging from multi-polarized WIFI and 3G terminal replacement antennas to very wideband base station antennas, the MP Antenna product range covers both mobile, terminal and base station antennas.

The range includes:

Mobius - a multi-polarized wideband cellular/GSM antenna designed to improve coverage in weak signal areas.

Trident - a multi-polarized router replacement antenna designed to improve wireless router performance.

Super-M Ultra Base - a multi-polarized wideband 25 MHz -6 GHz base antenna.

For more information on MP Antenna products, please contact us or visit the MP Antenna website at www.mpantenna.com.

New SMP Panel antenna for WLAN and WiMAX

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:11:00 GMT

Sirio Antenne has introduced a new version of the popular SMP panel antenna. The SMP-WiMAX supports WLAN and WiMAX frequencies from 2.3-2.7 GHz and 3.3-3.8 GHz with a VSWR better than 1.8:1. With gain figures of 10 dBi on 2.3-2.7 GHz and 13 dBi on 3.3-3.8 GHz and measuring 154x134x46mm, the SMP-WIMAX is a compact, discrete directional antenna for pole or wall-mounting. It is supplied as standard with a 30cm cable and SMA-Male connector.

Specialist Antennas partners with Lea Group for TETRA and train antennas

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:09:00 GMT

Specialist Antennas is pleased to announce that it is now representing Lea Group (www.leagroup.it) in the UK for it's range of TETRA
antennas and train antennas.

Of particular interest is the TETRACUBE, a X-POL wideband panel antena that can be stacked to provide configurable performance
with less weight, wind resistance and visibility than traditional TETRA panel antennas.

Lea's BG series of multiband train antennas combine GSM-R, WiFi and/or GPS in highly durable package with patented protection against overhead cables avoiding damage to the cab-radio and injury to rail staff.

Lea's GT Flex antenna is a mobile antenna encompassing UHF/TETRA frequencies from 370-470 MHz and GPS functionailty with a stud/roof-mount design.

For more information on Lea's antennas, please feel free to contact us.

Compression Connectors for LMR400 - free-issue tools & samples

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:02:00 GMT

As part of the promotion of high quality compression fit connectors for LMR400 type cable, SAS is offering a free-of-charge compression tool and a free-of-charge stripping tool for new customers who buy 10 x N-Male compression fit connectors for LMR400 (whilst stocks last).

The CompPro N-Male compression fit connector is watertight once mounted with a 90kg pull strength. Ideal for professional wireless applications, the installation is straightforward without crimping, soldering or heatshrinking. Please visit our accessories page for more details on the CompPro connectors.

You can also request your free cable/compression fit connector sample which comprises of a 10cm 400-type cable and a compression-fit connector mounted so you can see the watetight seal and the quality compression fit and demonstrate to your customers why the CompPro is the connector for professional applications.

Outdoor TETRA Panel antenna now in stock

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:16:00 GMT

The TPNL indoor/outdoor TETRA panel antenna is now in stock. The TPNL is a 7 dBi wall or pole mount compact panel antenna coming with roubst tilt bracket. The options are 380-405 MHz or 405-430 MHz. Both variants are now in stock in the UK. Please visit the TPNL product page for more information.

HGO high gain omni blade now offered in two configurations

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:07:00 GMT

The popular HGO high gain omni blade antenna for GSM and 3G applications which offers 5-6 dBi gain across the frequency bands is now available in 2 cable configurations - a 5M version and a 0.5M version. Both models are terminated in a SMA-Male connector.

The 5M version is a quick and easy solution where a cable run of approximately 5M is required.

The 0.5M version is ideal where cable runs vary and this model can be used in conjunction with one of our BWL195 jumper cables and can be custom configured at the correct cable length and with the appropriate connector (popular are SMA, FME, N-Type, TNC-Male).

Both configurations are now in stock.

Multiband GPS, Glonass and Galileo timing reference antenna

Tue, 31 May 2011 20:14:00 GMT

The GPSGL-TMG-SPI-40NCB timing reference antennas from PCTEL are specifically designed for long-lasting, trouble-free deployments in congested cell-site applications. The low noise, high gain amplifier is well suited to address attenuation issues associated with applications requiring longer cable runs.

The proprietary quadrifiliar helix design, coupled with multistage filtering provides superior out-of-band rejection and lower elevation pattern performance than traditional patch antennas. This multiband antenna covers GPS L1, GALILEO L1 as well as GLONASS E1 frequencies.

Their unique radome shape sheds water and ice, while eliminating problems associated with bird perching. The antenna comes with surge compliant mounting that addresses industry grounding requirements. Custom models or site kits options are also available.

The antenna provides integrated, on-board lightning protection capability that alleviates the need for downstream, in-line surge suppressors.

PCTEL Unveils New High Noise Rejection GPS Timing Synchronization Antenna

Tue, 31 May 2011 20:02:00 GMT

New GPS antenna enables reliable GPS synchronization in high RF noise environments

PCTEL, a leader in antenna and scanning receiver solutions, unveiled its new high-rejection GPS timing reference antenna with enhanced narrow band filtering characteristics. The antenna enables reliable GPS synchronization capability for cellular, public safety, utilities and other enterprise communication systems operating in high RF noise environments.

PCTEL's proprietary design combines its high-performance quadrifiliar helix element that provides optimal coverage with a sophisticated low noise amplifier with superior out of band noise rejection capability.

The high noise rejection characteristics of the antenna have been optimized, in particular, to mitigate interference from L-Band spectrum recently cleared by the FCC for terrestrial mobile broadband service. The antenna is available with 26dB and 40dB amplifier gain options.

SAS to exhibit at Coach & Bus Live 2011

Sun, 15 May 2011 20:12:00 GMT

Specialist Antenna Solutions is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Coach & Bus Live 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham 5th-6th October 2011.

On show will be our VHF low profile antennas - single band, dual band and tunable versions, the Medallion GPS, GSM, 3G, and WiFi rugged low profile antenna as well as a range of VHF, Cellular, GPS and WiFi antennas suitable to bus and transit applications.

Please come at visit us on stand G51.

Information on the Coach & Bus Live 2011 exhibition can be found at http://www.coachandbuslive.com/index.html.

SAS now offers antenna products from Pulse Electronics

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:24:00 GMT

SAS is pleased to announce that is now representing antenna products from Pulse Electronics including the products from Larsen brand. The Pulse offering includes VHF, UHF, GPS, Cellular, GSM, 3G, WLAN and Wimax products and over the coming weeks an extended range of Pulse products and datasheets can be found on our website. For further information please contact us.