The WMO86916 868 915 MHz High Gain outdoor omni-directional antenna is now in stock and shipping. Offering 5.8 dBi gain at both 868 and 915 MHz frequencies, this antenna is compact and robust. Supplied with 5M white low loss cable as standard, the WMO86916 antenna is fitted with a L-bracke for wall-mounting.
Ideal for LoRa, Sigfox and LPWAN deployments, this antenna is suitable for terminals located in areas of weaker signal and on the fringes of the network.
For small volumes, European customers can purchase this antenna from the Connex webshop.
For smaller, more compact antennas, please check out the DMO8684 and the WCO-868-WMB.
LoRa Sigfox outdoor omnis from EAD are ideal for terminal and enclosure mounting. They are based on our WCO (Waterproof Compact Omni) antenna platform. Using either N-Female through-hole mount or N-Male connectors, they are robust and durable and offer consistent RF performance.
The antenna element is housed in a UV-resistant, black Luran Sheath. The sheath measures approximately 116mm in overall length and is screwed and bonded onto the barrel of the connector for durability.
For 868 MHz LoRa and SigFox applications, check out the WCO-868.
For 915 MHz Lora and SigFox applications, check out the WCO-915.
Our LoRa Sigfox outdoor omnis can offer flexible mounting options with other connectors such as TNC-Male available on request or alternatively the antennas with N-Female connector can be supplied with a L-bracket for wall-mounting and complemented with a RF195 or RF240 low loss cable.
Our WMO86916 antenna is a high gain (5.8 dBi) wall-mount antenna that can be used to extend the range of 868 MHz and 915 MHz deployments. For customers in Europe wanting low quantities, this can be purchased via the Connex Webshop.
The WCO range can also be supplied at other frequencies including 169, 433, 450 MHz and 2.4 GHz. For more information and a customised quotation, please feel free to contact us.
Our new online coaxial cable configurator is a visual way to build your required low loss cable.
First of all, select the desired cable type. The choices are RF195, RF240 or RF400.
Secondly, select connector 1, for example, N-Male Plug, SMA-Male or TNC-Male. An image showing each connector is there to help you.
Thirdly, select connector 2, for example, SMA-Female, N-Female. Again, an image showing the connector is there to help you.7
Finally, choose your cable length in metres.
Once completed the coaxial cable configurator generates a part number for you and form to request a quotation.
For the most popular cables, we have a selection on sale via the Connex webshop.
The HX-CH6601A GNSS active helix antenna from Harxon is now in stock in the UK for purchase. Receiving signals from GPS L1, L2, GLONASS L1, L2 and Galileo constellations, it is lightweight, high performing antenna solution.
With an integrated LNA offering effective gain of around 33 dB, the antenna weighs less than 25g and measures just 59mm in length and 27.5mm in diameter. The antenna is terminated in a SMA-Male connector.
The HX-CH6601A is ideal for UAV, GIS surveying and a number of precision positioning applications.
The HX-6601A GNSS active helix antenna can be purchased by European customers in small quantities via the Connex Webshop.
For more information, please contact us.
A new L1 L2 Lightweight Helix antenna from Harxon is now available. The HX-CH6601A antenna weighs just 25g. Its length is 59mm and diameter 27.5mm. It is ideal for precision positioning applications. UAV and GIS Surveying are two particularly suitable applications for this antenna. But many other positioning applications can take advantage of this antenna.
The CH6601A L1 L2 Lightweight Helix antenna is just one an innovative range of GNSS Helix antennas. The Harxon products are just one of a number of best-in-class products available from our SAS range. Our range includes manufacturers such as Sirio, Laird, PCTel, Smarteq and others.
Our sister company’s webshop offers this Harxon antenna for purchase in low quantities for European customers.
Please contact us for custom quotations.
A MIMO Omni Band 71 antenna has been announced by EAD. The LMO6138 antenna operates from 617 MHz to 3800 MHz covering the new 600 MHz (band 71) and the 3400-3800 MHz band for 5G. Based on our market-leading LMO7270 antenna, this new antenna offers robust RF performance with extended frequency support.
Supplied with a multi-purpose L-bracket for wall or pole mounting, the LMO6138 is dual polarised with one vertical and one horizontal antenna element each fed by a SMA-Male terminated pigtail.
This MIMO omni Band 71 antenna is ideal for wireless access, 4G and 5G-based security and CCTV systems as well as variety of signage, kiosk and remote video applications.
For more information and pricing on the LMO6138 MIMO omni antenna, please contact us.
The WTR6138 is a 617-3800 MHz terminal antenna and information can be found here.
EAD has today introduced a Band 71 LTE antenna covering the 617 MHz to 3800 MHz frequencies. The WTR6138 is designed for mounting directly onto a router, modem or gateway.
As EAD’s first terminal antenna that covers Band 71 starting at 617 MHz, the WTR6138 is our widest bandwidth antenna covering the LTE frequencies across 700 to 2700 MHz. It also supports European 5G frequencies across the 3400-3800 MHz. With compact dimensions and a length of 171mm, this antenna offers consistent performance across the bands with a peak gain ranging from just under 1 dBi at the lowest band and 4 dBi in the higher bands.
The antenna is terminated in SMA-Male plug connector and is designed for direct mounting to a panel mounted SMA-Female connector.
For pricing and availability, please contact EAD or your local EAD distributor or reseller.
LoRa LPWAN IoT Antennas are a hot topic right now and building out a reliable network based on 868 MHz or 915 MHz requires the deployment of quality antennas and accessories. Here we look at four robust antenna types to facilitate consistent and dependable installation.
High gain outdoor omni-directional antenna
On the edges of the network where signal strength cannot always be depended on, a quality outdoor antenna is often a go to solution. Common requirements for such antennna are be robust with the antenna and bracket built from quality components, offer high gain (5 dBi+) to provide a stable signal, be compact enough to be discreet and offer flexible mounting options. Combining these factors will deliver consistent performance whatever the climate conditions. A fine example of such an antenna is the WMO86916.
Wall-mount omni-directional antenna
Some external LoRA LPWAN IoT antennas are required because the antenna cannot, for one reason or another, be mounted directly onto the radio. For reasons of signal coverage, location of radio/terminal below ground or in a shielded area, willful damage or simply practicality, wall-mounted omni-directional antennas are often used. For most applications they need to be compact, discreet and cost-effective while offering robust RF performance. They also need to be easy to install in order to keep installation costs/time to minimum. Two excellent choices of such antennas are the Wall-Blade and the WCO-868-WMB. Both are very compact, easy to install and offer accomplished RF performance.
Low profile permanent mount puck antenna
Antennas are often required to mount directly onto a terminal or enclosure. Mostly permanently mounted by a threaded boss through which the cable is fed, they offer a secure and effective way to facilitate 868 MHz and 915 MHz communications. Such antennas need to be very compact with a durable radome, be of a material to withstand inclement weather, possess a durable mounting stud and offer reliable RF performance. Many of the small pucks, smaller means that they less likely to draw attention to themselves, are groundplane dependent i.e. they have to be mounted onto a metal surface. One such antenna is the Button 868 915 MHz antenna. This antenna is compact as it gets without compromising on RF performance.
Terminal/Radio-mounted dipole antenna
In cases where the antenna does not need to be mounted away from the radio or terminal, a dipole antenna can offer reliable RF performance when directly connected via a coaxial connector. This type of antenna is not the smallest, you can find small 1/4 wave antennas that are much more discreet, but they typically offer robust RF capabilities. Especially where no groundplane is available, for example if the terminal has a non-metal enclosure, the dipole style antenna can offer RF advantages over rival terminal antennas. In addition, do verify the build quality of such antenna so that you can be assured that it is built to last as inferior antennas can be very easily damaged thereby demanding costly engineer revisits. A good example of a quality dipole antenna is the BKR915 and the BKR868.
Aside from the antennas, it is wise to make sure that if you are running coaxial extension cables you use quality cables to minimise cable losses. At 868 MHz and 915 MHz for cable runs up to 10M, you could typically use RF195 type cable. From 10-20M it would be worth considering RF240. And for longer RF400 cable installations. Using inferior coaxial cable will negate the benefits of use quality antennas as signal losses across the inferior cables will be experienced.
Some of the antennas mentioned can be purchased via the Connex webshop.
A new High Gain 915 MHz outdoor wall-mount omni-directional ideal for LoRA and LPWAN applications has been released by EAD. Offering 5.8 dBi gain at 915 MHz, the WMO86916 is a compact and robust solution. It is supplied with an effective, reversible L-bracket allowing both wall-mount and pole mount capability.
The WMO86916 antenna is supplied with a white low loss 5M cable as standard terminated in a SMA-Male connector. Other connectors such as RP-SMA and RP-TNC are available. The cable length can also be customised from 0.5M to 5M in overall length.
Designed with fringe sites in mind, this high gain 915 MHz antenna is an excellent for ensuring signal continuity. The antenna tube is made out of fibreglass for longevity and with an overall length of just 840mm, the WMO86916 is compact enough to be discreet in many installations. Applications include remote monitoring applications, ultilities, RF mesh networks and unlicensed RF frequency band deployments.
Alternative omni-antennas for 915 MHz are available including the compact Wall-Blade antenna and the WCO-915-WMB antenna.
The WMO86916 also supports 868 MHz with a gain figure of 5.8 dBi.
For more information on these antennas, please contact your local EAD representative or contact us directly.
ECE 118-R compliant antennas are now available from EAD for passenger vehicle applications. The ECE-R 118 is a directive which relates to the combustion behaviour of materials used in these applications.
The range of EAD low profile multi-port puck antennas, for example, the CMG– MIMO LTE + GNSS, CMO– MIMO LTE, CLWG – 1 x LTE, 1 x WiFi 1 x GNSSand C2LW MIMO LTE + WiFi as well as the ultra small Button LTE antenna can now be supplied with an ECE 118-R compliant cable.
Ideal for bus and transport applications where a durable, multi-port and compact antenna is required, our ECE 118-R antennas offer an effective answer to MIMO antenna requirements.
For more information and quotation of ECE 118-R antennas, please contact us.