Five innovative 5G antennas for outdoor deployments are featured in this short summary. For 5G applications, quality antennas are necessary for optimal reception and network performance. For applications where the use of fixed directional antennas are not possible or undesirable, high performance omni antennas are often required.

A combination of consistent RF performance across the bands and reliable gain figures are a cornerstone of many outdoor antenna applications. Along with robust design, omni antennas should be weatherproof to resist the elements. They should also be compatible with the wide range of 5G routers and radios in the market.

We have selected five innovative 5G antennas that meet the criteria. From world-leading manufacturers, these omni antennas combine excellent mechanical design with robust RF performance.

Innovative Antenna 1 – the AllDisc – a low profile 5G/4G dome antenna encompassing superior RF performance across the 4G/5g bands. The  AllDisc is a permanently mounted via stud at the bottom of the antenna through which the cable exits. It can be enclosure, vehicle roof or bracket mounted. For discreet, low profile applications requiring a single feed 5G antenna, the AllDisc is definitely worth considering.

Innovative Antenna 2 – the Medallion II – a low profile 5G NR MIMO antenna a permanently mounted rooftop, enclosure or kiosk antenna. It is housed in a white rectangular radome. Fed by two SMA cables for MIMO 5G operation, the Medallion II also has a GNSS option for positioning, ideal for mobile applications.

Innovative Antenna 3 – the RO600/71N –  a compact 5G NR outdoor omni antenna for pole/wall-mount. Housed in an UV-rated radome, this antenna offers exceptional RF figures across the bands from 617-7125 MHz. Ideal for 5G access applications such as smart metering, utilities and IoT devices, the antenna is comes with bracketry and is terminated in a N-Female connector. This antenna can be purchased from our sister company’s webshop here.

Innovative Antenna 4 – the MHO5GFRI – a compact outdoor omni antenna.With options for integrated N-Female or N-Male connectors, this antenna can be radio or pole-mounted. Measuring less than 27cm in height, this antenna is truly discreet for an outdoor omni and ideal for IoT and access applications where visibility is a critical consideration for deployment.

Innovative Antenna 5 – BMLPV5000 – a low profile 5G NR antenna with options for magnetic or permanent mounting. This antenna offers truly consistent wideband performance when mounted onto a groundplane. It is very robust and durable and mounts via a NMO connection to your choice of mount. Ideal for mobile applications and IoT deployments where a truly tough antenna is required.

These are five innovative 5G antennas that offer excellent RF performance and each one address a slightly different antenna requirement. In our portfolio, we have other 5G antenna such as the LMO6138 MIMO or the LPT600-71DMN direct mount antenna which address MIMO outdoor and low profile permanent mount applications respectively.  For more information on the antennas including pricing and availability, please contact us.

Some of the antennas can be purchased in low volume via the Connex webshop.

The CLO 5G Puck antenna is now shipping from EAD. Based on our proven CPO puck platform, this low profile puck covers 4G and 5G frequencies from 700 to 3800 MHz.

IP67 rated when mounted on a flat surface, the CLO is installed via a 20mm hole and fed by a single 2M cable through the threaded stud at the bottom of the antenna. Ideal for 5G/4G access, security, kiosk as well as fixed and mobile applications requiring a single port, robust antenna.

For more product information, download the specification sheet from the CLO product page.

Single units of the CLO 5g puck antenna can be purchased from the Connex webshop here.

The FTR6072 wideband blade antenna is designed for direct mounting onto 5G routers and devices. Housed in a black, nylon sheath, the FTR6072 mounts directly via a SMA-Male connector.

This antenna covers frequencies from 600 MHz to 7200 MHz with consistent gain across the bands. This allows it to operate at most 5G frequencies worldwide. The antenna has an articulating SMA connector and locks in either a vertical or right-angle position. With an overall length (when vertically extended) of 231mm and maximum width of 22.6mm, the FTR6072 wideband 5G antenna is a compact solution for 5G routers.

The FTR6072 wideband blade antenna is in stock now for immediate shipment.

The HX-CH7609A compact precision GNSS antenna from Harxon is designed for high precision positioning applications and offers superior satellite signal tracking, including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, as well as L-Band correction service. Ideal for applications as surveying and mapping, and various UAV deployments.

Despite weighing only 30.5g  and with compact dimensions of 43.6×40.8mm (dxh), the HX-CH7609A helix antenna offers a high gain and high accuracy solution and is an easy solution to integrate into many precision positioning projects.

The Harxon HX-CH7609A compact precision GNSS antenna is in stock and ready to ship. Please contact us for pricing and availability.

Also check out the HX-CH6601A helix antenna as an alternative.

Harxon is a leading vendor of precision GNSS antennas for UAVs, surveying and agriculture applications. Please contact us for more information on the full range of Harxon products.

We are delighted to introduce Harxon UAV and surveying antennas to the UK. Harxon offers a full range of high quality, high precision, multi-constellation GNSS antennas for many applications including precision agriculture, UAVs, geo-surveying and portable and mobile positioning systems.

Included in the range are low profile GNSS helix antennas as well as anti-shock and vibration surveying antennas.

Featured antennas are the HX-CH7609A, the HX-CHX600A and HX-602A. Visit the product pages to check them out!

For more information on Harxon GNSS antennas, pricing and availability, please contact us.

If you need 5G 4G outdoor antennas for deployments all year round, here are a few quality antennas to consider.

AllDisc 5G – a high gain, low profile dome antenna for permanent mounting. A best-in-class antenna offering 5G and 4G support for mounting on a flat surface (or with an option wall bracket). The AllDisc is fully weatherproof and robust offering superb gain figures across the bands, ideal for sites on the fringes of the network where a tough, discreet antenna is required such as security, CCTV and site applications.

MHO5GFR1 – a fully wideband 5G/4G  antenna. This omni is a high-performance omnidirectional antenna series is designed to cover frequencies from 617 – 5925 MHz for broadband access applications. With its integral N Female and N Male connector options at the base, this antenna can be directly mounted on the radio equipment or pole mounted depending on which model you order. This antenna is great for access applications requiring a compact, but consistently performing outdoor omni.

BMLPV5000 – an extremely rugged 5G antenna for mobile applications such as utility vehicles, transportation as well as fixed deployments in harsh environments. This antenna is ground-plane dependent and should be used with either a magnetic or permanent mount terminated in a cable and connector of your choice. Durable to withstand impacts and all the weather can throw at it, this antenna is especially neat for telematics and ITS installations.

VerStack 5G – a high performance MIMO 5G +GNSS antenna ideal for private 5G networks and small cell applications. A design based on vertically stacked 5G and GNSS elements, its ruggedized materials provide maximum durability, and performance for mobile data and video communications.

These 5G 4G outdoor antennas offer unrivaled performance and build quality from world-leading antenna manufacturer PCTEL.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss how to integrate these antennas in your 5G outdoor deployment alongside low loss coaxial cables, surge protectors and mounting accessories.

The SMP-5G panel antenna manufactured by Sirio is a compact, directional antenna covering 2G/3G/4G and 5G frequency bands.
Ideal for multi-band 5G outdoor installations as well as indoor deployments, the SMP 5G offers 4-6 dBi gain in the low band, 9-10 dBi in the middle band and 11-12 dBi in the upper two bands respectively.
It housed in an UV resistant radome and can be pole or wall-mounted with pole clamps included in the package. For discreet applications, the SMP is ideal as it is compact, but offers exceptional RF performance.

The SMP-5G panel antenna is stock item, please contact us to place your order!

For UK customers, it can also be ordered via the Connex webshop.

EAD is pleased to introduce an improved LPO6938-4P-WB antenna based on a new UV-resistant ASA bracket. With possibilities for wall, pole and rail, mounting, this antenna is designed to complement 5G routers.

Our new ASA bracket offers more mounting options for external applications such as security, wireless CCTV, leisure marine and network resilience. With solid gain figures across the bands, the LPO6938 offers robust performance in a reduced height form factor. We have also added a strain relief plug where the cables exit the antenna for durability and to protect against moisture ingress.

For quotes and lead times for our improved LPO6938-4P-WB antenna, please contact us or your local EAD distributor.

Effective 15th August 2022, EAD has moved to new premises on the Osney Mead business estate in Oxford.

Our new contact details are as follows:

Embedded Antenna Design Ltd
Unit 19, Kings Meadow
Ferry Hinksey Road
Oxford
OX2 0DP

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 548185

Helium Outdoor Antennas FAQ

1. What is an omni-directional antenna?
   • a omni-directional antenna is an antenna that radiates in every direction.
2. What characteristics does a good helium omni antenna need?
   • A good outdoor helium omni antenna needs to combine effective RF performance with excellent build quality. Reliable gain figures are important for planning your deployment and the use of quality materials such as fibreglass tubes to ensure longevity when exposed long term to UV from sunlight and the weather.
3. What mounting options are possible?
   • A good helium antenna will offer multiple mounting possibilities. Limiting the mounting to only pole mount or only wall-mount is restrictive therefore an antenna that offers both mounting options is preferred.
4. Is the choice of RF cable important for Helium deployments?
   • The selection of quality RF cable is important for Helium antenna deployments especially for longer cable runs where it is critical to minimize signal losses (attenuation) over the length of the cable. For 10M or 20M cables, look towards 240 or 400 type cables respectively to mitigate signal losses.
5. Is a surge arrestor required for Helium installs?
   • This is really a question for the installer. In the UK lightning strikes are very rare, so typically surge protectors are not used as the chance of a strike is so low. However, a “belt-and-braces” approach might be considered where a surge protector is used.
6. What the best advice for choosing a Helium outdoor antenna?
   • Use a quality antenna from a reputable manufacturer where you can be sure that the specifications published match the performance of the antenna. Ensuring that the antenna is made of quality materials means that the antenna is unlikely to fail with a few weeks of installation. Select high quality low loss cables that mean you do not lose all the gain offered by the antenna over the cable run.

We hope this short Helium Outdoor Antennas FAQ has been useful. Check out the Helium antennas at our web shop.