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SCO-2451 dual band WLAN omni outdoor antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in WiFi Antennas.

The SCO-2451 dual band WLAN omni antenna from Sirio covers the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands for pole-mounted outdoor wireless LAN/WIFI applications.

Housed in a Fibreglass tube, this antenna is assembled using quality materials and is built for continuous outdoor use. It offers 4 dBi gain on the lower band and 6 dBi gain on the upper band with a VSWR of less than 1.5:1 on the low band and less than 2:1 on the higher band. The SCO-2451 dual band WLAN omni antenna is terminated in a N-Female connector to be complemented with customised low loss RF240 and RF400 jumper cables.

The SCO-2451 antenna is just one antenna in a range of Sirio antennas for 4G and WLAN frequency bands. For more information, please contact us.

8178D GPS GLONASS network timing reference antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in GNSS Antennas.

The PCTEL 8178D GPS GLONASS antenna network timing antenna is a high gain conical antenna design with superior out of band rejection technology

The 8178D antenna from PCTEL is a time sync antenna offering dual band frequency support for GPS L1 and GLONASS L1 frequencies. It has compact, conical form factor that can aid run-off and also minimise perching. The 8178D is suitable for any global GPS GLONASS time synchronisation application that requires an externally mounted antenna

The 8178D antenna has a built in LNA (low noise amplifier) and offers an effective gain of 40 dB. The antenna is terminated with TNC-Female connector and has a couple of options for pipe mounting. Please contact SAS for the mounting options for this antenna.

As alternative GPS GLONASS timing reference antenna, you could consider the GNSS1-TMG antenna.

GNSS1-TMG global GNSS network timing antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in GNSS Antennas.

The PCTEL GNSS1-TMG is a global GNSS timing reference antenna covering GPS L1, GALILEO E1, GLONASS L1 and BEIDOU B1 (COMPASS) frequency bands.

There are two models: a 26 dB gain or a 40dB gain version.

This antenna is based on a quadrifiliar helix design and in conjunction with a low noise, high gain amplifier and advanced out-of band rejection, the GNSS1-TMG antennas offer superior performance for timing and synchronization applications.

The 40 dB version is best suited to applications requiring long coaxial cable runs. There are also a number of mounting kit options available depending on the type of installation.

SmartDisc 4G Multiband Puck Low Profile Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in 5G/4G/Cellular Antennas.

The SmartDisc is a 4G multiband puck antenna designed for either screw-mounting (permanent mount) or tape (adhesive) mounting onto enclosures, terminals, cabinets and kiosks. Ideally to be mounted onto a metal surface, the SmartDisc antenna offers impressive performance in a small form factor radome. It is a rugged, durable, low profile 4G/3G/GSM antenna ideal for telemetry, metering, vending,security and heavy vehicle applications. It is perfect to use where a discreet antenna is required.

For a high-performance alternative, you could consider the AllDisc antenna.

For small quantities, the SmartDisc 4G multiband puck antenna can be ordered via the Connex webshop. For larger quantities, please contact us for a customised quotation.

Popular configurations include:

710211 – SmartDisc Black Screw Mount 2.5M cable SMA-Male

710221 – SmartDisc Black Tape Mount 2.5M cable SMA-Male

SMP-4G-LTE 4G High Gain Directional Panel Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in 5G/4G/Cellular Antennas.

The SMP-4G-LTE is a 4G high gain directional panel antenna supplied with mounting hardware suitable for outdoor wall or pole installation. Offering up to 9 dBi gain across the frequency bands, this antenna covers 790-960 and 1710-2690 MHz. It is fed by a short pigtail cable and SMA-Male connector and can be complemented with a variety of low loss coaxial cables that can be customised to length to fit the application.

The SMP panel antenna is very compact and offers best-in-class performance making it suitable for 4G wireless broadband, security, wireless CCTV and high bandwidth LTE applications.

Small quantities of the SMP-4G-LTE antenna can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

For a MIMO panel antenna, you could consider the SMP-MIMO antenna. For a high gain omni antenna, the HGO-4G-LTE is an excellent choice.

HGO-4G-LTE High Gain Omni Blade Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in 5G/4G/Cellular Antennas.

The HGO-4G-LTE is a 4G high gain omni blade antenna with 4G Multiband (800/900/1800/2100/2600 MHz – 4G, 3G and GSM) capabilities. It is a 5-6 dBi omni-directional blade antenna with a mounting bracket (it can be pole or wall mounted) comes as standard with a 5M Low Loss cable terminated in a SMA-Male plug connector.

This antenna is omni-directional blade which means that it does not have to be pointed towards the local mast.

Electrical Data

Type              High Gain Omni (Multi Band Dipole Array)
Frequencies 790-960 MHz for GSM 900 and LTE 800
1710-1880 MHz for GSM 1800
1920-2170 MHz for UMTS
2.4 – 2.7 GHz for WLAN and LTE 2600
Impedence     50 Ohm
Radiation Pattern       360° Omnidirectional
Polarization                 Linear Vertical
Gain              5 dBi for GSM 900&1800 and LTE 800
6 dBi for UMTS
5-6 dBi for WLAN and LTE 2600
Max Input Power        20 Watts for GSM 900 and LTE 800
10 Watts for GSM 1800 & UMTS
6 Watts for WLAN & LTE 2600
Cable              White Low Loss 5m or other length on request
Connector       SMA-male (other type on request)

Mechanical Data
Sheath Material Thermoplastic UV Stabilized Grey RAL 7035,
Brackets              Galvanized steel hardware
Operating Temp -20°C to + 80°C
Dimensions          335 x 166 x 144 mm with bracket
Weight                 350 gr
Installation           Mast Diameter 25-42 mm with U-bolt (included)
Wall: Mounting screws (not included)

For small quantity requirements, you can order the HGO-4G-LTE from the Connex webshop if you based in the UK. For other territories, please contact us for pricing.

Formal part numbers are 2154004/05CO and 2154004/5CO.

For a 4G LTE directional antenna, you could consider the SMP-5G or the SMP-MIMO antenna.

SMP MIMO 4G LTE Directional Panel Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in 5G/4G/Cellular Antennas.

The SMP 4G MIMO antenna is a dual element 4G LTE directional panel antenna. It is designed for wall or pole mount and continuous outdoor use. Offering a gain of 5 dBi on the low band and 8 dBi on the higher bands, the SMP enables MIMO connectivity in areas of weaker network signal.

The SMP MIMO antenna can be supplied with either 2 x 30cm cables and bundled with extension cables or it can be supplied with two 5M white low loss cables as standard. With the supplied brackets, the SMP 4G MIMO antenna can be quickly and easily wall or pole mounted.

Formal part numbers:

2111403.00 – SMP-4G MIMO 2x30cm cables SMA connectors
2111403/5SMA – SMP-4G MIMO 2x5M cables SMA connectors

The 2 x 5M low loss cable version can be purchased via the Connex website here.

AllDisc high performance 5G/LTE dome antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd August 2019. Posted in 5G/4G/Cellular Antennas.

The AllDisc high performance 5G/LTE dome antenna from Smarteq is designed for discreet deployments where antenna performance must not be compromised. Covering LTE bands from 698 MHz to 2690 and the 3400-3800 MHz 5G bands, the AllDisc antenna offers unrivalled peak gain when mounted onto a groundplane and exceptional performance when mounted onto a non-conducting surface. On a groundplane in the lower bands, peak gain is 4.5 dBi and is also 4.5 dBi- 5 dBi in the 1710-2170 MHz bands. At 2500 MHz to 2690 MHz, the peak gain is 3.5 dBi. At 3400-3800 MHz the peak gain is 7 dBi.

Available as permanent-mounted antenna with a threaded boss and locking nut underneath, the AllDisc as standard has a 2.5M cable and SMA-Male connector (part number 710266). When mounted correctly, the antenna is IP class IP6K9K and designed for continuous outdoor use.

This antenna is ideal for kiosks, wireless security and CCTV systems as well as vehicle applications where an antenna with best in class performance is required.

For more information and quotations, please contact us. UK customers can purchase the AllDisc from the Connex webshop. For a smaller 4G antenna, check out the SmartDisc.

Popular part numbers include:

710259 -0.5M cable SMA-Male connector

710266 – 2.5M cable SMA-Male connector

Rugged low profile LTE antenna now available

Written by EAD Admin on 11th June 2019. Posted in News.

A rugged low profile LTE magnetic antenna, the LTE-HIGAIN-MAG is an ideal solution for fixed and mobile LTE applications where a robust antenna is required. Supplied on a chrome-finished magnetic base, this antenna offers excellent RF performance in a small profile package. With a peak gain in the 690-960 MHz band of 3.5 dBi and a peak gain of 5.5 dBi in the upper bands, this rugged low profile LTE antenna offers unrivalled performance.

As standard, it is supplied with 4M of cable that can be terminated in a variety of connectors included SMA, N-Type, TNC, QMA, FME and more. It can also be supplied with a black radome instead of the white radome shown.

The LTE-HIGAIN-MAG can be purchased online via the Connex webshop.

For a MIMO magnetic antenna, do check out the MP-2L.

LTE-HIGAIN-MAG-BLK rugged LTE magnetic antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 11th June 2019. Posted in 5G/4G/Cellular Antennas.

The LTE-HIGAIN-MAG-BLK-V2 is a high gain magnetic mount antenna supporting 4G, 5G, LTE, 3G and GSM frequency bands. Covering all global LTE bands including 2600 MHz (Europe) and 700 MHz (North America) and also the 3400-3800 MHz 4G band, the LTE-HIGAIN-MAG is a robust low profile antenna with a high strength magnetic mount. It is based on the LP6T00/3800NMO from Pulse

It is supplied with approx 4M of cable as standard and is terminated in a SMA-Male connector.

This antenna should be mounted onto a metal surface for optimum performance. Ideal surfaces would be the metal roof of a vehicle or narrowboat, a metal-based cabinet or kiosk or other reasonably-sized metal surface.

The LTE-HIGAIN-MAG-BLK-V2 can be ordered via the Connex Webshop.

For an alternative MIMO low profile magnetic antenna, please check out the MP-2L.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Antenna type Monopole, Measured on Ø1016mm (40”) ground plane

Frequency 617-960/1710-2170/2300-2700/3400-3800 MHz

Nominal Impedance 50 Ohm

VSWR (617-960/1710-3800) 3:1/2.5:1

Average peak gain (617-960/1710-2170/2300-2700/3400-3800) 3.9/5.3/5.4/4.7 dBi

Average efficiency (617-960/1710-2170/2300-2700/3400-3800) 83/82/88/72 %

Radiation Pattern Omni

HPBW Vertical Plane (617-960/1710-2170/2300-2700/3400-3800) 44/27/25/38 °

Polarization Vertical

Power withstanding 60 W

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Diameter / height 40.9 / 79.2mm (1.61” / 3.12”)

Weight 130 g (.29lbs)

Antenna Color / Material Black / PC/ABS C2950

4M cable SMA connector

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Temperature -40°to +85°C

Ingress Protection IP67

RoHS Compliant Yes

LTE wideband stub antenna newly introduced by EAD

Written by EAD Admin on 11th April 2019. Posted in News.

EAD has today introduced a new LTE wideband stub antenna. The LTE Stubby is a 1/4 wave, compact, robust antenna for LTE terminals and modems.

Measuring no longer than 68.1mm in overall length, the LTE Stubby is offered as standard with a SMA-Male straight or SMA-Male right angle connnector. It requires a groundplane to operate effectively and covers the LTE frequency bands from 700-2700 MHz with a VSWR of less than 3:1.

It complements EAD’s LTE terminal offering including the WTR7270 and the WTS7270 antennas.

For more information and availability our new LTE wideband stub antenna, please contact us or your local EAD distributor.

The LTE Stubby antenna should be available to buy in small quantities from the Connex webshop by early June 2019.

LTE Stubby Antenna wideband stub antenna for LTE

Written by EAD Admin on 11th April 2019. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas.

The LTE Stubby antenna is a 1/4 wave, compact, stub antenna designed for 700-2700 MHz LTE applications. Ideally suited to complement modems and terminals where a discreet, but robust antenna is require, the LTE Stubby offers an innovative solution for deployment.

Based on the popular Targan antennas, as standard the LTE Stubby is housed in a durable, black acetal sheath that is screwed onto a either a SMA-Male straight or SMA-Male right angle connector. With a VSWR across the bands of better than 3:1 the LTE Stubby offers effective performance for its size and facilitates support for worldwide LTE bands.

The LTE stubby has an overall length of 68.1mm for the SMA-Male straight version or 65mm for the SMA-Male Right angle version.

Please contact your local EAD distributor for pricing and availability

For small volume requirements, the LTE Stubby is available via the Connex webshop.

For a 1/2 wave, groundplane independent LTE terminal antenna, take a look at the WTS7270 or the WTR7270.

The part numbers for the LTE-Stubby are FLTS35367-SM-RA and FLTS35367-SM-ST.

MIMO LTE WiFi multi element puck antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 11th April 2019. Posted in News.

EAD has introduced new multi element puck antenna offering MIMO LTE and WiFi based on the popular CPx platform. The C2LW low profile puck antenna incorporates two 700-2700 MHz LTE elements and one WiFi element with a robust housing.

This new C2LW antenna augments the MIMO LTE range of low profile puck antennas to facilitate the addition of WiFi capabilities to a MIMO LTE antenna. This is very useful for transportation, logistical and telematics applications and well as wireless security deployments and charging station systems.

The CMO is a two element 700-2700 MHz low profile puck antenna. For small quantities, the CMO can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

The CMG is a MIMO LTE + GNSS low profile puck antenna.

The CLWG is another multi element puck antenna offering 1 x LTE, 1 x WiFi + GNSS.

C2LW MIMO LTE WiFi antenna low profile puck

Written by EAD Admin on 1st February 2019. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas.

The C2LW MIMO LTE WiFi antenna is a low profile, IP67 rated puck antenna designed for enclosure, roof or flat metal surface mounting. It offers two 700-2700 MHz 4G/LTE antenna elements and one WiFi antenna element with 3 coaxial cable feeds.

Ideal for MIMO LTE + WiFi applications where a single discreet antenna is desirable, the C2LW offers a robust and effective solution for transportation applications such as on vehicle roofs or enclosure/cabinet installations where the antenna can be installed effectively via a 20mm mounting hole. Once mounted the sealing gasket underneath the antenna provides a waterproof, IP67 seal against the mounting surface allowing the antenna to be installed continuously outdoors.

The formal part number for the C2LW is FC2LW35368-SMSMRS-3K assuming 3 x 3M RG174 cables and SMA/SMA on LTE and RP-SMA on WiFi.

For a 2 x LTE puck antenna, please check out the CMO.

For more information, availability and pricing, please contact us.

Compact wall-mount antennas can address many applications

Written by EAD Admin on 14th January 2019. Posted in News.

Compact wall-mount antennas based on EAD’s popular WCO product range offer flexible and discreet waterproof, outdoor antenna solutions for access to VHF, UHF, cellular and WiFi networks. Built on a common platform with a robust UV-resistant, weatherproof sheath, the WCO-XXX-WMB antennas offer effective RF performance coupled with a reliable long-lasting mechanical design.

This antenna is terminated in a N-Female connector and is mounted onto a stainless steel L-bracket. The WCO-XXX-WMB compact wall-mount antennas can be bundled with BWL195, RF240 and RF400 low loss cables to offer a customised solution for your application.

Variants of the WCO WMB antennas include:

WCO-169-WMB – 169 MHz wall-mount omni antenna for 169 MHz unlicensed frequency band applications

WCO-433-WMB – 433 MHz wall-mount omni antenna designed for 433 MHz ISM unlicensed bands

WCO-450-WMB – 450-470 MHz wall-mount omni antenna ideal for LTE 450 or 459 MHz applications

WCO-868-WMB- 868 MHz wall-mount omni for 868 MHz ISM bands

WCO-915-WMB – 902-928 MHz wall-mount omni antenna for 915 MHz ISM bands.

WCO-2400-WMB – 2.4 GHz wall-mount omni antenna for WiFi applications

Other VHF, UHF or frequency specific versions can be designed on request subject to minimum order quantities.

The WCO-433-WMB can be purchased online via the Connex webshop.

For more information, please contact us.

LP-MAG-390 Low Profile 390 MHz Magnetic antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 2nd January 2019. Posted in VHF & UHF Antennas.

The LP-MAG-390 is a low profile magnetic antenna designed for UHF applications running between 380 and 400 MHz. This antenna is robust and durable and ideal for outdoor TETRA, Digital PMR and other applications where long antenna whips are undesirable.

The magnetic base is 90mm in diameter and the overall height is just 180mm enabling excellent RF performance whilst avoiding the draw backs of long whip antennas including issues such as damage from overhanging vegetation and other impacts when vehicles are operational. Apart from mobile applications, the LP-MAG-450 is also suitable for fixed applications where a discreet and non-permanent antenna solution is required.

The cable length can be a maximum of 3.5M (other bases are available with longer cable runs) and the connector type can be ordered to requirement.

For more information and pricing, please contact your local EAD distributor or EAD directly for assistance.

The LP-MAG-390 antenna can also be supplied at the following frequencies: 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 450 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz. Other frequencies on request.

For a 450 MHz MIMO Omni antenna, take a look at the LMO4547.

LPO-D4547 MIMO 450 MHz low profile antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 14th December 2018. Posted in VHF & UHF Antennas.

The LPO-D4547 MIMO antenna is a low profile dome antenna containing two 450-470 MHz elements. Ideal for fixed and mobile LTE 450 applications requiring MIMO antennas, this antenna is permanently mounted via a mounting stud underneath.

Inside the ASA radome, the two 450-470 MHz antenna elements can be complemented by an optional active GNSS antenna element.

Measuring 140mm in diameter and 80mm in height, the LPO-D4547 MIMO antenna is very compact for a dual element UHF antenna and lends itself well to vehicle and mobile machinery roofs.

The LPO and LPO-4L are other variations of this antenna platform. If required a 2 x 450 MHz + 2 x 700-2700 MHz version can be supplied for specific applications requiring both LTE 450 and LTE 700-2700 MHz.

For a 450-470 MHz MIMO antenna for fixed applications for wall and pole mount or leisure marine purposes, check out the LMO4547.

WCO-450-WMB 450 MHz Wall Mount Omni

Written by EAD Admin on 14th December 2018. Posted in VHF & UHF Antennas.

The WCO-450-WMB is a compact, waterproof outdoor omni antenna operating in the frequency range of 450-470 MHz. Ideal for UHF applications and LTE 450 deployments, this antenna is robust and durable and offers a discreet outdoor solution to connect to terminals and routers.

The WCO-450-WMB has a UV-resistant Luran sheath, a robust N-Female connector barrel and is mounted upon a stainless steel L-bracket. Combined with low loss cables such as BWL195 and RF240, the antenna can be installed some distance from the radio thereby maximising available signal.

Electrically when mounted on the bracket, the antenna offers 2.15 dBi gain with a VSWR of 1.7:1. The antenna has been widely installed at a variety of frequencies including 433 MHz.

For more information and pricing on the WCO-450-WMB, please contact your local EAD distributor or contact us.

4 x 4 LTE MIMO antenna has arrived at EAD

Written by EAD Admin on 11th December 2018. Posted in News.

EAD is pleased to introduce a 4 x 4 LTE MIMO antenna for external fixed and mobile applications. Based on the innovative LPO antenna, this new platform has four broadband 690-2960 MHz elements co-existing inside one low profile radome. An active GPS/GLONASS antenna element can also be configured to reside alongside the 4 LTE elements.

For applications requiring high speed LTE making use of 4 x 4 MIMO functionality, the LPO-4L offers a compact and robust solution with each antenna element fed by a separate cable.

The LPO-4L is one of a number of LPO antenna configurations available including the standard LPO (2 x LTE, 2 WiFi + GNSS) and LPO-D4547 with 2 x 450 MHz elements.

For more information and pricing on the LPO-4L antenna, please contact us or your local EAD distributor.

The LPO-4L antenna can also be used with RF240 low loss cables to extend the installation.

The standard LPO can be purchased from the Connex webshop.

Waterproof Compact Omni Antenna UHF options

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd November 2018. Posted in News.

The Waterproof Compact Omni Antenna UHF range from EAD is based on a modular platform of components. This modular approach allows us to build a full range of antennas at various frequencies and connectors.

The main standard components are an injection-moulded UV-resistant Luran sheath, a connector barrel and an antenna element.

UHF frequencies that we can address with the WCO UHF include:

380 MHz
430 MHz
433 MHz
450 MHz
459 MHz
868 MHz

Please contact us if you need a different frequency between 300 and 900 MHz and we’ll do our best to assist you.

The common connector options are:

N-Male Plug
N-Female Panel-Mount w/O-Ring – for through-hole mount
TNC-Male Plug Straight
TNC-Female Panel-Mount w/O-Ring for through-hole mount
TNC-Male Plug Right Angle
SMA and RP-SMA options are also available.

The WCO antennas are usually terminal or metal enclosure mount. However there are two other mounting options:

WCO with Magnetic Mount

WCO with L-Bracket for wall-mounting

The Waterproof Compact Omni Antenna UHF products offer excellent build quality, durability and RF performance and can be tailored to your application. At UHF frequencies, they do require a ground plane to radiate effectively.

Applications for these antennas include:

Outdoor Telemetry
Wireless Security
TETRA communications
LTE access (using LTE 450 services where available)

For more information, availability and quotations. Please contact us or your local representative.

The WCO-433-WMB can be purchased via the Connex Website.

New Magnetic Low Profile UHF Antenna arrives at EAD

Written by EAD Admin on 7th November 2018. Posted in News.

A new magnetic low profile UHF antenna, the LP-MAG-450, has been introduced by EAD. Based on our WCO (waterproof compact omni) platform, this antenna offers a robust, durable solution for fixed and mobile applications.

Supplied with a solid magnetic mount and a UV-Resistant Luran sheath, this antenna is low profile which helps to reduce impacts and knocks associated with long UHF whip antennas. The connector at the end of the cable of this magnetic low profile UHF antenna can be customised to allow connectivity to a wide range of radios. Connector types on offer include SMA, N, BNC, TNC, RP-SMA and FME.

The modular nature of this product means we can offer a similar solution at 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz. Other frequencies in the VHF and UHF band are also possible.

For more information, please visit the product page or contact EAD or a local EAD distributor.

Low Loss RF coaxial cable assemblies RF240 and RF400

Written by EAD Admin on 30th October 2018. Posted in News.

Low Loss RF coaxial cable assemblies based on RF240 and RF400 low loss cable products are available from EAD.

You can download our RF240 and RF400 overview brochures here:

RF240 Low Loss coaxial cables

RF400 Low Loss coaxial cables

These low loss RF cables can be customer specified with the parameters of length and connector type configurable. Both cable types complement LTE, IoT, GNSS and UHF outdoor antenna installations. Typical products that marry with these cables are the LMO7270, FGO, and HIGAIN-RTK antennas.

Popular RF400 part numbers include RF400-SF-SM-10M and RF400-NM-SM-10M

For more information on EAD’s low loss RF coaxial cable assemblies, please contact EAD or your local distributor.

New high gain multi constellation GNSS antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 29th October 2018. Posted in News.

The new HIGAIN-RTK antenna from EAD is a high gain multi constellation GNSS antenna is designed for outdoor pipe-mounted positioning applications receiving signals from GPS L1, L2, L5, GLONASS G1, G2, Galileo and Beidou systems. With a typical effective gain of around 39-40 dB with LNA, the HIGAIN-RTK offers excellent performance in a discreet IP67 waterproof enclosure.

With a 1-14 UNF thread in the base of the antenna, it can be mounted onto threaded pipes and mounting poles or alternatively can be clamped to a mast. Used in conjunction with RF240 or RF400 cables, this antenna can be located some distance away from the receiver for maximum installation flexibility.

For more information on the HIGAIN-RTK, please visit the product page here or contact EAD or your local distributor for availability and pricing.

LP-MAG-450 Low Profile 450 MHz Magnetic antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 25th October 2018. Posted in VHF & UHF Antennas.

The LP-MAG-450 is a low profile 450 MHz Magnetic antenna designed for UHF applications running between 450 and 470 MHz. Also suitable for LTE 450 MHz applications, this antenna is robust and durable and ideal for outdoor applications where long antenna whips are undesirable.

The cable length can be a maximum of 3.5M (other bases are available with longer cable runs) and the connector type can be ordered to requirement.

For more information and pricing, please contact your local EAD distributor or EAD directly for assistance.

The LP-MAG antenna can also be supplied at the following frequencies: 169 MHz, 390 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz. Other frequencies on request.

For a 450 MHz MIMO Omni antenna, take a look at the LMO4547.

LTE waterproof vertical blade antenna introduced

Written by EAD Admin on 25th October 2018. Posted in News.

EAD is pleased to announce the arrive of the WTS7270 LTE waterproof vertical blade antenna. Designed primarily to mount directly onto terminals, modems and routers for fixed and mobile outdoor applications, the WTS7270 is a IP66 rated facilitating long term outdoor deployment.

With an overall length of 191mm, the WTS7270 is relatively compact with a superior, robust build quality and a tough, ruggedized SMA-Male connector. This lends itself well to harsher environments than standard LTE stub or blade-style antennas.

The WTS7270 LTE waterproof vertical blade antenna is shipping now. Please contact EAD or your local EAD distributor for pricing and availability.

For a MIMO LTE non-metal mount blade antenna, check out our MIMO-Blade.

WTS7270 Waterproof LTE Vertical Blade Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 25th October 2018. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas.

The WTS7270 Waterproof LTE Vertical Blade Antenna from EAD is a waterproof, IP66-rated, vertical blade antenna for 4G/LTE applications direct terminal mounting. Residing on products such as routers, modems, security systems and wireless access solutions, the WTS7270 antenna is durable and robust and is terminated in a ruggedized SMA-Male connector.

The antenna offers a peak gain of 2.2 dBi gain from 690-2700 MHz and has an overall length of 191mm. Based on its build quality, the WTS7270 waterproof LTE vertical blade antenna is a superior outdoor terminal mount antenna solution to other terminal antennas that do not have true waterproof capability.

A multi-position version (non-waterproof) of this antenna is available, it is the WTR7270.

A TNC-Male connector version is also available.

The formal part number for the WTS7270 is FWTS35361-SM-ST. For more information and quotations, please contact us or your local EAD distributor.

ISM band terminal antennas overview

Written by EAD Admin on 8th October 2018. Posted in News.

When selecting ISM-band and LoRa terminal antennas, there are many options for your application. Download our ISM band terminal antennas overview here:

ISM Antennas

If you are mounting antennas directly onto a terminal or enclosure using 169 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz or 915 MHz, then the flyer has some suggestions for antenna choices. Our portfolio is not limited to these antennas and we have a full range for terminal antennas through to high gain omni antennas like the DMO8684 or the WMO8685.

The 169 MHz antennas are used for the European licence-free metering band at 169 MHz and we can offer terminal or wall-mount antennas at this frequency.

LPO antenna enhanced supporting 450 MHz

Written by EAD Admin on 8th October 2018. Posted in News.

The EAD LPO antenna enhanced supporting 450 MHz for LTE 450 applications is now available. With 2 x LTE elements and 2 x WiFi elements, the LPO45727 is ideal for running 700-2700 MHz LTE alongside LTE 450 services.

EAD has used the modular LPO platform to bring this new offering to market. It is a compact design for a multiband antenna solution and is through-hole mount for permanent installation. The LPO has a gasket underneath for an IP67 waterproof deployment and is fed by 4 cables from underneath.

An alternative 450 MHz antenna is our VLP4.

For more information on the LPO45727, please contact us.

If you require a variation of the LPO antenna, please contact us to see if we can develop it for you.

First units of MP-RTK L1/L2/L5 antenna available

Written by EAD Admin on 1st October 2018. Posted in News.

The first units of EAD’S new MP-RTK L1/L2/L5 antenna available have now been dispatched to our initial customers.

The MP-RTK is a magnetic mount puck antenna supporting the reception of multi-constellation signals including GPS L1, L2, L5, GLONASS G1, GLONASS G2 and BeiDou. Well-suited for high precision applications such as precision agriculture, the MP-RTK antennas offers a high gain, but compact antenna solution for mounting onto a metal surface such as a vehicle roof.

Fed by a RG174 cable and SMA-Male connector as standard, the MP-RTK antenna has high pull-strength magnets built into the base of the antenna.

For more information, availability and pricing, please contact us.

Waterproof LTE MIMO blade antenna for outdoor applications

Written by EAD Admin on 1st October 2018. Posted in News.

The MIMO-Blade waterproof LTE MIMO blade antenna is an excellent solution for LTE applications where a MIMO antenna is be mounted outdoors or in an environment where moisture is present. This antenna is housed in an IP67 waterproof, low-pressure moulded and durable material and can be mounted onto non-metal surfaces via suction cups (2 supplied as standard), velcro, cable ties, adhesive tape or adhesive.

Particularly-suited to mobile applications such as trucking and transit where the antenna could be installed exterior to the cab onto or underneath a non-metal surface or covering etc, the MIMO-Blade waterproof LTE MIMO blade antenna offers excellent RF performance in a compact package. Complementing LTE routers and radios with 2 x LTE antenna connectors, this antenna can aid stealth or covert installations where antennas should be functional, but not seen.

Fed by 2 coaxial cables that can be terminated in SMA, CRC9, TS9, FME and other connectors, the MIMO-Blade is a a very flexible solution because it can also neatly address applications such as vending, utilities telemetry, monitoring, CCTV and security.

More information on the MIMO-Blade can be found here.

For customers in Europe, you can purchase low volumes of the MIMO-Blade via the Connex webshop.

EAD also supplies LTE MIMO puck and LTE MIMO Magnetic puck antennas which between them offer a flexible solutions to complement LTE routers and terminals.

Low Loss RF240 cables extend LTE installations

Written by EAD Admin on 26th September 2018. Posted in News.

Low Loss RF240 cables from EAD are ideal for longer cable runs from LTE antennas to routers, modems and radios. These cables have excellent RF properties whilst having an overall diameter of 6.1mm and being flexible enough to route easily during installation. Typical cable runs for RF240 measure up to 15M to 20M in length.

As an alternative to LMR240, low loss RF240 cables represent an excellent price performance offer. EAD builds RF240 cable assemblies to order in-house. With automated measuring, cutting, stripping and crimp tools, we can tailor the cable configuration to suit your application.

The most common connectors we fit to RF240 cables include SMA-Male, SMA-Female, TNC-Male, N-Male, RP-SMA. Many other connectors are possible.

Some example part numbers for reference are:

RF240-NM-SM-10M – 10M RF240 with N-Male / SMA-Male

RF240-SF-SM-15M – 15M RF240 with SMA-Female / SMA-Male

RF240-SM-TNM-5M – 5M RF240 with SMA-Male / TNC-Male

Please contact us for your RF240 requirements.

For longer cables again, RF400 cable from EAD is an excellent solution. Some RF400 cables can be purchased via our webshop.

868 MHz LoRa antennas – a selection guide

Written by EAD Admin on 20th September 2018. Posted in News.

868 MHz LoRa antennas are becoming a hot topic in our markets. Using the licence-free ISM frequency bands, LoRa is a long range, but low power wireless technology that is increasingly being used for IoT technology. By wirelessly enabling devices and terminals to operate using LoRa technology, applications can be developed for control and monitoring without the need to use mobile cellular networks such as GSM, 3G or LTE. All of the LoRA enabled nodes will need an antenna of some description and here we look at some options to help enable your 868 MHz IoT environment.

There are many choices of 868 MHz LoRa antennas, but we’ll focus on internal, terminal mount and outdoor omni antennas to cover requirements for remote devices and hub/concentrator applications.

In areas of low signal or for concentrator applications where a higher gain antenna is required, an outdoor omni antenna is often a good choice. Especially if you can select an antenna with good gain figures, the nature of an omni-directional antenna in radiating in a 360 degree pattern allows communication with other devices and hubs in every direction. These outdoor antennas can be wall or pole mounted and can be supplied with various levels of gain depending on the antenna size – see the DMO8684 for a 4.3 dBi gain in a compact package or the WMO86916 for a 5.8 dBi gain version which is a bit larger.

For external mount antennas where the following terminal antennas cannot be deployed, sometime a compact wall-mount antenna offers a useful alternative. Perhaps the radio is housed in a metal enclosure or a cabinet and a terminal antenna will not fit directly onto it. An antenna like the Wall-Blade which has a small footprint might well solve the problem.

For terminal mount antennas i.e. antennas that mount directly onto the device or terminal, typically you can go with a small stub antenna like the WS868 and the MW868 or a dipole style antenna similar to the BKR868 or HWD868. The stub antennas are smaller, however usually offer lower performance than the longer whip or dipole antennas. The selection of the terminal antenna depends on the environment in terms of space available and the desired performance. Captive mount terminal antennas are also possible where the antenna is locked in placed with a nut so it cannot be removed and the antenna is connected via an integrated coaxial cable and connector – for an example see the W868-FLY.

For internal mount antennas, a simple solution is a groundplane independent PCB such as the IoTa or Morava antenna. These antenna mount inside a non-metal enclosure or terminal housing with a minimum of 15mm clearance from any metal components or surfaces and can provide a discreet way of enabling 868 MHz communications without the need for external antennas.

Hopefully the above information has given you some food for thought about possible LoRa antenna solutions and offered some suggestions on how to enable antenna solutions with your application. For customers not using 868 MHz, for example in the USA or New Zealand, many of the above antennas can be re-tuned for 915 MHz if required or have 915 MHz options.

For customers in Europe, the some of these antennas including the WMO86916, DMO8684 and IoTA can be purchased via the Connex webshop. For other questions, requests and quotes for 868 MHz LoRa antennas, please feel free to contact us.

MP-RTK – Multiband High Precision GNSS Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 13th September 2018. Posted in GPS & GNSS Antennas.

The MP-RTK multiband high precision GNSS antenna is a rugged low profile magnetic mount antenna operating in a multi constellation environment including GPS L1, GPS L2, GPS L5, Galileo,GLONASS and BeiDou.

Fed by a single RG174 cable for all frequencies, the MP-RTK antenna has an integrated LNA with approximately 37 dB effective gain for GPS L1, 36 dB effective gain for GPS L2 and 32 dB effective gain for GPS L5 thereby offering high gain performance.

With a strong magnetic in the base of the antenna, it is ideal for vehicle or non-permanent mounting applications offering a rapid and simple deployment for high precision positioning applications. It is also possible to supply the MP-RTK antenna with a permanent mounting option based on our CPx base enclosure.

For European customers, small quantities can be purchased via the Connex webshop. For larger quantities and customers outside Europe, please contact your local EAD distributor or us here in the UK for more information.

Multi Constellation Magnetic Antenna for RTK applications

Written by EAD Admin on 5th September 2018. Posted in News.

EAD is introducing a multi constellation magnetic antenna for RTK GNSS applications. The MP-RTK antenna is based on the popular MP (Magnetic Puck) platform and supports GPS L1, L2, L5, GLONASS 1, GLONASS 2, Beidou 1 and Beidou 2 frequencies.

Fed by a single RG174 cable for all frequencies, the MP-RTK antenna has an integrated LNA with approximately 37 dB gain thereby offering high gain performance. With a strong magnetic in the base of the antenna, it is ideal for vehicle or non-permanent mounting applications.

Alternatively, if required the MP-RTK antenna element could be housed in the CPx permanent mount enclosure when a through-hole mount solution is required.

For pricing and availability of the MP-RTK antenna, please contact us.

DMO8684 – 868 MHz dual mount omni antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 21st May 2018. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The DMO8684 (DMO – Dual Mount Omni) has been designed for continuous outside use and can be either pole or wall-mount using the same innovative bracket. Ideal for remote sites using ISM band frequencies including IoT networks using LoRa and Sigfox, this new 868 MHz dual mount omni antenna is a flexible solution enabling fast and clean installations.

With 4.3 dBi peak gain, the DMO8684 offers exceptional performance in a fibreglass sheath that measures approximately 500mm in length. Terminated in a N-Female connector, this outdoor 868 MHz omni antenna can be used with a variety of jumper cable types to tailor cable lengths and connectors to each individual application. It can be used with cables such as BWL195, RF240 and RF400.

The zinc plated mounting bracket supplied with the DMO8684 antenna allows for mast/pole mount and can be reversed and used for wall-mounting

An alternative 868 MHz 5 dBi Omni with 5M cable is also available – WMO8685.

Hot Product – MP-2L LTE MIMO magnetic puck

Written by EAD Admin on 16th May 2018. Posted in News.

The MP-2L LTE MIMO magnetic puck antenna is a low profile, permanent puck antenna offering two multi-band LTE elements to complement LTE routers with two antenna ports. Ideal for vehicle roofs, metal enclosure and cabinets, the MP-2L antenna is housed in a robust radome and is mounted by way of a high pull strength magnet at the base of the unit. Ideal for applications where drilling a hole for a permanent mount antenna is undesirable.

The antenna is fed by two coaxial cables and cable length and/or connector type can be customised.

The MP-2L is one of a range of puck antennas designed for a wide breadth of fixed and mobile 4G access applications.

A permanent mount version of this antenna called the CMO is also available.

For European customers, small quantities of the MP-2L LTE MIMO magnetic puck antenna and the CMO antenna can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

New outdoor 868 MHz omni antenna announced

Written by EAD Admin on 15th May 2018. Posted in News.

EAD has today announced a new outdoor 868 MHz omni antenna for IoT things applications. The DMO8684 (DMO – Dual Mount Omni) has been designed for continuous outside use and can be either pole or wall-mount using the same innovative bracket. Ideal for remote sites using ISM band frequencies including networks using LoRa and Sigfox, this new 868 MHz omni antenna is a flexible solution enabling fast and clean installations.

The zinc plated mounting bracket supplied with the DMO8684 antenna allows for mast/pole mount and can be reversed and used for wall-mounting.

The DMO8684 antenna should start shipping from the end of June 2018. For more information, please contact us.

A higher gain wall-mount 868 MHz omni antenna is also available called the WMO8685.

For small orders once released, the DMO8684 will be available via the Connex webshop.

Four LTE MIMO antennas to get you connected

Written by EAD Admin on 28th March 2018. Posted in News.

So you have sourced your LTE router and are looking for an antenna, here are four LTE MIMO antennas that you might want to consider depending on your application.

The antenna choice you make will very much depend on your application and on how/where you want your installation. The four antennas we look at here will cover an outdoor pole or wall mount omni antenna, a permanent mount puck antenna, a magnetic mount puck antenna and internal/external blade antenna. All four of the these antennas offer LTE connectivity in the frequency range 690-960/1710-2690 MHz (basically North American and European LTE bands excluding the 450 MHz LTE band) and all four LTE MIMO antennas are MIMO solutions i.e. they incorporate two LTE antenna elements that operate simultaneously.

Outdoor Wall/Pole Mount MIMO Omni Antenna – LMO7270
Housed in an aesthetically pleasing ASA radome, the LMO7270 is designed for both fixed and mobile applications included fixed broadband access, leisure marine, wireless CCTV and security system deployments. Combined with a robust white L-bracket, the LMO antenna is supplied with clamps and mounting for both wall and pole mounting (an option marine mount adapter is also available to connector to 1″ marine mounts).

Offering dual polarisation with one vertically-polarised LTE and one horizontally polarised LTE antenna element, the LMO is an ideal product to combine with 2 antenna port LTE routers and is widely installed across commercial, industrial and leisure marine applications. Available with a combination of low loss jumper cables such as BWL195 or RF400, the LMO7270 is a flexible solution for outdoor antenna installations.

The LMO7270 can be purchased online via the Connex webshop.

Low Profile MIMO Puck Antenna – CMO
A durable low profile, permanent mount puck antenna solution is required in a number of applications where the antenna should ideally be covert, discreet and mitigate the risk of damage. The CMO antenna ticks these boxes. Mounted by way of a threaded stud from underneath through a 20mm mounting hole, this antenna offers two LTE elements in a reduced height, reduced diameter package without compromising on performance. Once correctly installed the CMO is waterproof and is IP67 rated.

For small quantity requirements for Europe, the CMO can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

Low Profile MIMO Magnetic Puck Antenna – MP-2L
When a magnetic mount antenna is required instead of a permanent mount puck antenna, a very good solution is the MP-2L. Offering two LTE antenna elements housed inside a robust radome, the MP-2L has high-pull strength magnet in its base and it is fed by 2 cables which exit at the side so as not to interfere with installation. This antenna is ideal should drilling a hole in a vehicle skin or enclosure wall is not desirable or should the application demand that the antenna be moved frequently.

LTE MIMO Blade Antenna – MIMO-Blade
For an antenna that may not be permanently mounted, one option is to use a blade style antenna to mount onto a window or non-metal surface. The MIMO-Blade is one such antenna that is IP67 rated and so can be mounted inside or outside. Offering two LTE elements, this antenna is fully sealed and waterproof and is supplied with two suction cups as standard, but could also be mounted with adhesive tape, velcro or an adhesive bond such as mastick. The MIMO-Blade can be installed as a covert solution so outwardly there appears to be no antenna installed at all.

The MIMO-Blade can be purchased via the Connex Webshop.

These four LTE MIMO antennas all offer innovative solutions for your LTE installation and combine high quality build along with robust electrical performance. For more information, visit the product pages or the webshop.

For reseller inquiries, please contact us at sales@ead-ltd.com.

Hot Product – CMO LTE MIMO puck antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 28th March 2018. Posted in News.

The CMO LTE MIMO puck antenna is a low profile, permanent puck antenna offering two multi-band LTE elements to complement LTE routers with two antenna ports. Ideal for vehicle roofs, metal enclosure and cabinets, the CMO antenna is housed in a robust radome and is mounted by way of an integral mounting stud at the base of the unit. The antenna is fed by two coaxial cables and cable length and/or connector type can be customised. Once mounted correctly, the CMO is IP67 rated.

The CMO is one of a range of puck antennas designed for a wide breadth of fixed and mobile 4G access applications.

A magnetic version of this antenna called the MP-2L is also available.

For European customers, small quantities of the CMO can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

MP-2LG MIMO LTE GNSS Magnetic Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 27th February 2018. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas, GPS & GNSS Antennas.

The MP-2L is a MIMO LTE GNSS Magnetic Antenna part of the EAD’s Magnetic Puck range. Based on the CPx antenna radome, the MP-2L is a low profile puck antenna with a high pull-strength magnet in the base of the antenna. This version has 2 x LTE antenna elements and an active GPS/GLONASS element making it ideal for mobile LTE applications to be installed on vehicle roofs and remote LTE-enabled systems such as wireless CCTV.

The MP-2LG MIMO LTE GNSS magnetic antenna is part of the MP Magnetic Puck antenna range including the MP-2L (2 x LTE) and the MP-LWG (1 x LTE, 1 x WiFi, 1 x GNSS).

A permanent mount version of this antenna is also available called the CMG.

MP-2L – LTE MIMO Magnetic Puck antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 16th February 2018. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas.

The MP-2L is a LTE MIMO Magnetic Puck antenna designed for LTE wireless applications requiring a vehicle roof mounted antenna or a metal surface mount antenna that does not need to permanently mounted. In many applications it is undesirable to drill holes in the roof of vehicle or in metal enclosure or alternatively the antenna may simply need to be moved around. This LTE MIMO magnetic puck antenna addresses this application offering a high pull strength magnetic base under a robust low profile radome.

Two LTE multi-band elements facilitate MIMO functionality and the antenna is fed by cables that exit at the side of the antenna thereby not interfering with the secure mounting of the antenna.

The MP-2L is part of EAD’s new MP (magnetic puck) antenna range with a number magnetic mount puck antenna models available.

The MP-2L is available via your local EAD distributor or reseller. Alternatively customers in Europe, can order via the Connex webshop.

A version of the MP-2L antenna with an integrated active GPS/GLONASS element is also available. This is called the MP-2LG.

Also check out our LTE, WiFi and GPS/GLONASS Mag Puck, the MP-LWG.

MP-LWG – LTE WiFI GNSS magnetic mount antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 15th February 2018. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas, GPS & GNSS Antennas.

The MP-LWG is a LTE WiFI GNSS magnetic mount antenna designed for roof-mount and outdoor multi-band wireless applications. Fitted with a high-pull strength magnetic underneath, the MP-LWG is part of the MP (magnetic puck) antenna range which offers a number of configurations including 2 x LTE and 2 x LTE + GNSS.

The cables for the MP-LWG exit from the side of the antenna so they d not interfere with the mounting mechanism and have integral strain relief for the cables. The cable length and the connector types can be configured per customer requests.

This LTE WiFi GNSS magnetic mount antenna is ideal for transit applications where a permanent mounted antenna by way of a hole in the vehicle roof is undesirable.

Check out the CLWG for the permanent mount version of this antenna.

Please contact us for more information, pricing and lead times.

VLP4 antenna integrates 450 LTE GPS WLAN capabilities

Written by EAD Admin on 11th January 2018. Posted in News.

A new version of EAD’s VLP4 antenna integrates 450 LTE GPS WLAN frequencies into one low profile roof-mount antenna. Ideal for LTE 450 and LTE multiband applications, this VLP4 version also offers a 2.4 GHz WLAN element and an active GPS/GLONASS element for positioning.

Fed by three cables, one for LTE450/700-2700 MHz, one for WLAN and one for GPS/GLONASS, the VLP4 is an effective solution for transit applications, trucking and machinery where 4G connectivity alongside positioning and WiFi capabilities is required.

For more information and pricing on this antenna, please contact us here at EAD and we’ll be happy to help you.

For more generic VLP4 information, please visit the product page.

High Gain Outdoor Omni for Sigfox and LoRa

Written by EAD Admin on 8th January 2018. Posted in News.

The WMO is a High Gain Outdoor Omni for Sigfox and LoRa with two models operating at either 868 MHz or 915 MHz for wall-mounted applications. The WMO8685 operates at 868 MHz offering 5 dBi gain and the WMO9156 operates at 915 MHz with 6 dBi gain. Both antennas come with a wall-mount L-bracket and 5M cable and a SMA-Male connector as standard.

Designed for continuous outdoor deployment, the WMO8685 and WMO 9156 are housed in a fibreglass sheath and are robustly built. Ideally suited to applications on the fringe of LoRA or SigFox coverage where a high gain antenna is desirable, these antennas provide reliable and consistent performance.

For pricing and availability information on the WMO8685 and WMO9156 high gain outdoor omni for SigFox and LoRa antennas, please contact your local EAD distributor or us directly for assistance.

Hot Product – CMG dual LTE GNSS antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 4th January 2018. Posted in News.

The CMG dual LTE GNSS antenna is a neat solution for MIMO LTE and GNSS applications requiring a robust and low profile puck antenna. Based on EAD’s popular CPx platform, two 690-2700 MHz antenna elements coexist alongside an active GPS/GLONASS antenna.

The CMG is mounted via way of a threaded stud and locking nut underneath and with a robust gasket is IP67 rated when mounted correctly onto a flat surface such as a vehicle roof, street cabinet or kiosk enclosure. The antenna is feed by 3 cables which can be terminated with coaxial connectors per customer requirements including SMA, FME, MMCX, TS9, CRC9.

A version without the GPS/GLONASS element is available – it is called the CMO. It offers 2 x LTE elements and is an ideal complement to LTE routers that have two antenna ports. The CMO can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

Hot Product – BTR2458 dual band wifi terminal antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 18th December 2017. Posted in News.

The BTR2458 dual band wifi terminal antenna is a 2.4 and 5 GHz compact dipole antenna designed for portable and fixed WiFi terminals and devices. Available with either a SMA-Male or RP-SMA connector and housed in a black, injection-moulded ABS sheath, the BTR2458 will connect to most WLAN terminals and devices offering robust performance in a discreet form factor.

The antenna is small enough for mobile or portable devices and has an articulating connector that can lock in either the horizontal or vertical positions for operational flexibility.

For more information on the BTR2458 antenna, you can download the specification sheet from the product page or contact EAD for any other questions.

Four 433 MHz terminal antennas for ISM bands

Written by EAD Admin on 27th November 2017. Posted in News.

Focusing on 433 MHz frequencies, we present here four 433 MHz terminal antennas for ISM band applications. Many 433 MHz applications require a terminal mounted antenna, typically with a SMA-Male connector. EAD offers a number of interesting solutions for ISM licence-free frequencies and we summarise them here.

WR/WS433 – 433 MHz stub antenna

The WR433 and WS433 antennas are compact quarter wave, groundplane dependent stub antennas. Requiring a groundplane (metal mounting surface) to operate efficiently, the WR433 and WS433 are usually terminated in a SMA-Male connector. Containing a 1/4 wave coil, the antenna element is housed in robust and durable acetal sheath.

433 MHz captive mount antenna

The W433-FLY is a captive-mount 1/4 wave whip antenna with flying lead. The design enables the antenna to be integrated into the wall of an enclosure and the cable fed inside to the radio. As standard the cable is RG174 for a SMA, RP-SMA or MMCX connector, however it can be offered with a U.FL flying lead for radios mounted with U.FL receptacles. The W433-FLY does require a groundplane to operate effectively.

433 MHz quarter-wave helical antenna

The MH433 is a quarter-wave moulded helical antenna usually terminated in SMA-Male connector. Requiring a groundplane to operate effectively, the MH433 is compact whilst retaining some flexibility which is especially helpful in mobile applications. Other frequencies and connectors based on this design are possible, please contact us for more information.

433 MHz groundplane independent whip antenna

The FEW433 is a 433 MHz whip antenna that doesn’t require a groundplane to operate. Based around a moulded sheath, the FEW433 is flexible, however offers robust performance. It is available with the SMA-Male or TNC-Male connector as standard although a RP-SMA connector is also possible.

Four 433 MHz terminal antennas for ISM bands

These antennas are not the only 433 MHz antenna options available from EAD. We can also offer wall-mount or 1/4 wave whip antennas. If you do not see what you need, please use our antenna configurator to determine your requirement.

Hot Product – WTR7270 4G LTE terminal antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 13th November 2017. Posted in News.

The WTR7270 4G LTE terminal antenna is an innovative solution for fixed and mobile applications requiring a blade-style antenna with a SMA-Male connector. Supporting worldwide 4G LTE bands from 700-2700 MHz, the WTR7270 offers a practical solution for mobile and fixed devices, routers and terminals whilst offering robust performance in a sleek black sheath.

Complementing many 4G and LTE routers and terminals, the WTR7270 is one of the most popular EAD antennas alongside the MIMO-Blade and the LMO7270 products. For further details on the WTR7270, please visit the product page.

For European customers, you can purchase small quantities online at www.connextech.co.uk or alternatively contact your local EAD distributor.

The formal part number is FWTR35292-SM-KR.

Four interesting antenna solutions for 868 MHz

Written by EAD Admin on 30th October 2017. Posted in News.

We take a look at some interesting antenna solutions for 868 MHz that might be used for LoRA or Sigfox applications. 868 MHz in many parts of the world is a licence-free frequency band. Increasingly this frequency band is being used for IoT networks for longer range access for data applications. That being said no one antenna is suitable for every application, therefore many customers need to consider what mounting option is required and where best to position the antenna when designing an installation. Here are four suggestions:

868 MHz multi-position dipole antenna

For fixed and mobile terminals where the orientation of the device is not always certain, sometimes it helps to consider a multi-position antenna where the antenna can be moved from the horizontal to the vertical position. Terminated with a coaxial connector such as SMA, RP-SMA or TNC for example, the antenna element can be lock in three places depending on the installation.

868 MHz captive-mount monopole antenna

For applications where you would need a small quarter-wave antenna, but want to discourage the removal of the antenna from the application, you could consider a captive mount model. This means that the base of the antenna is mounted through the terminal’s metal enclosure and held in place by a locking nut. A coaxial cable feeds from the bottom of the antenna through the mounting boss and can connect to the radio module.

High gain 868 MHz outdoor omni antenna

For fringe areas of signal, a 5-6 dBi outdoor omni-directional might be useful. Wall-mounted and supplied with a 5M cable to connect to the radio or device some way away, this high gain antenna can often aid reception in difficult installations. Fully weatherproof with a fibreglass tube, this antenna can be mounted outdoors permanently.

Internal 868 MHz PCB dipole antenna

A half-wave groundplane independent PCB antenna, this enables the antenna to be installed inside a non-metal terminal enclosure enabling a discreet, but functional antenna installation. Various cable and connector options are possible including U.FL, MMCX and SMA.

This list of antenna solutions for 868 MHz is not exhaustive so if you cannot what you need here, please feel free to e-mail us or use our antenna configurator.

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