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The unique GPS-Stubby from EAD is the only active GPS stub antenna with either SMA-Male straight or SMA-Male right angle.

Some GPS-based terminal and devices are not suitable for straight GPS stub antennas. Our GPS-Stubby right angle version solves this problem.

The GPS-Stubby is an active antenna with an integrated LNA (low noise amplifier) to enhance signal reception. Housed in a robust, aesthetically attractive sheath, the antenna is ideal for systems where an embedded internal antenna or a magnetic mount antenna cannot be used.

For customers in Europe, you can purchase small quantities of the GPS-Stubby antenna via the Connex Webshop. For all other requests, please contact your local EAD distributor.

The EAD MIMO-Blade is a IP67 LTE MIMO blade antenna designed for fixed and mobile applications. Based on MIMO (2 x LTE element) technology, this antenna is a flat antenna with a variety of mounting options. Ideally suited to inside and outside vehicle, industrial and commercial LTE deployments, the MIMO-Blade is a robust and durable antenna solution.

It is encapsulated in black thermoplastic, fully sealed and waterproof. It has been passed as IP67 by an independent test house and with strain relief at the cable exits, it designed to survive harsher than normal environments.

Supplied as standard with 2 suction cups for mounting, the MIMO-Blade can also be mounted with plastic screws, cable ties, adhesive pads and velcro. The antenna is fed by 2 RG174 cables and a choice of connectors including SMA, TS9, FME and CRC9.

Typical installations cover automotive telematics, telemetry systems, kiosk and vending systems as well as wireless security, CCTV and alarm deployments.

The MIMO-Blade is available through all good EAD distributors and resellers and also available to European customers via the Connex webshop.

EAD is now offering LMO antenna cable bundles with RF400 low loss cables to facilitate longer cable distances from the MIMO antenna to the LTE router. With cables such as BWL195 or RF240, the cable run from the LMO7270 MIMO omni antenna to the router should be no more than 15M. By using RF400, we are able to extend the distance up to 30 metres. This is especially helpful when the router is a server room or location where there isn’t a LTE signal and the antenna cannot be installed close by. For assistance with your longer cable run for your LMO7270 installation, please contact EAD or your local LMO7270 supplier.

The LMO7270 is a dual-polarised 4G LTE MIMO omni-directional antenna suitable for pole, wall or non-metal enclosure mount. Intended initially for fixed wireless broadband access applications, the LMO7270 antenna is now widely used across leisure marine, security and wireless CCTV markets among many others. It can be purchased via your local reseller or if you are in Europe via the Connex webshop.

RF400 is a 1/2″ (10.2mm) diameter low loss RF coaxial cable facilitating longer cable runs for 4G and LTE applications. EAD custom builds RF400 assemblies to order – with cable length and connectors chosen by the customer. Typically assembly turnaround is within 2-3 working days which allows timely delivery for even the most urgent installations. The RF400 cable is often used with external antennas where the antenna is located quite some distance from the router. EAD antennas often installed alongside RF400 include the FGO and LPM8270.

Many customers make use of the LMO antenna cable bundles so they can deploy a system that is specific to their needs and not have to daisy chain cables or to coil up excess cable as part of the installation.

For more information please contact us.

Roof and enclosure-mounted low profile 4G LTE antennas are in demand as the IoT bandwagon rolls on so here are 4 suggestions for permanent mount puck style antennas for your application:

4G LTE MIMO puck antenna

This is  a two element puck antenna, called the CMO,  incorporating two antenna elements operating from 690-960/1710-2690 MHz for 4G LTE applications.  Permanently mount by way of stud underneath and locking nut, this antenna has a gasket underneath that provides a waterproof seal once mounted. The antenna mounts onto a ground plane or metal surface and has one cable for each antenna element. Ideal for Wireless CCTV, security and broadband applications, the CMO offers robust RF performance in a compact package.

4G LTE + WiFi puck antenna

Based on the CMO antenna mechanical design, this antenna is called the CLW. It offers 1 x 4G LTE element and 1 x dual band WiFi element for permanent mounting onto a groundplane or metal surface. Suitable for applications where concurrent LTE and WiFi communications are required, the antenna lends itself well to fixed and/or mobile installations.

4G LTE MIMO + GNSS puck antenna

The CMG antenna is also very much based on the CMO antenna. It offers 2 x 4G LTE elements, but also with an added active GPS/GLONASS antenna element. This enables LTE communications concurrently with GPS/GLONASS positioning. Mounted on a metal vehicle roof, this antenna provides a watertight and robust solution for mobile IoT installations.

4G LTE, WiFi + GNSS puck antenna

The CLWG antenna is based on the same blueprint as the CMG antenna, however we have replaced 1  x 4G LTE with a dual band WiFi element. This delivers 1 x 4G LTE, 1 x WiFi and 1 x GNSS in compact and robust package suitable for multiband telematics application where installing 2 or 3 antennas is undesirable.

All these low profile 4G LTE antennas are based on a proven common platform that can be customised if required. Please feel free to use our Antenna Configurator to request a solution that can be designed for your application.

For more information, please feel free to contact us.

The new W-Flex antenna from EAD is a dual band WLAN flexi antenna. Designed for building-in to WiFi devices and terminals often where flat surface for rigid PCB antennas is not available, the W-Flex is an innovative solution.

Based on compact dimensions and a range of cable/connector options, this new antenna is part of a new portfolio of flexible PCB antennas from EAD. Available connectors can include U.FL, RP-SMA and MMCX and can be customer specified to allow ease of compatibility with a variety of WiFi radio modules.

For more information on the W-Flex, please visit our product page. We also recently introduced the L-Flex antenna, a multi-band LTE flexible PCB antenna.

Today EAD introduces a new LTE WiFi GNSS puck antenna. We have designed it for vehicle roof or metal surface-mounting. Based on the versatile CPx antenna platform, the CLWG is a discreet and robust antenna. We believe it is ideal for multi-band telematics applications.

As a result of its dimensions, just 106 mm in diameter and 33.5mm in height, this antenna is compact without compromising on performance. As standard, we configure the antenna with three separate cables. One cable each for LTE, WiFI and GNSS. You can customise the cable lengths and connectors as you wish, however we offer 3M cable length and SMA-Male connectors as standard.

We draw your attention to the CLWG’s stable mate, the CMG antenna. The CMG is a 2 x LTE and GNSS puck antenna, part of the same range of robust puck antenna products.

Link to further information

Further information can be found on the CLWG product page.

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We recommend you contact your local EAD distributor for pricing

EAD today introduces a LTE MIMO outdoor omni with GNSS capability called the LMO7270/G.

We have added an active GNSS element  to our LMO7270 antenna as a result enabling positioning functionality alongside LTE connectivity. Housed in a durable radome, the LMO7270/G offers a flexible outdoor antenna solution. The antenna mounts on either a wall/pole bracket or a non-metal enclosure or surface.

Applications for the LMO7270/G include leisure marine vessels and wireless CCTV and security. Both of these deployments have a need for MIMO LTE communications and often require positioning information as well.

For more information and pricing on the LMO7270/G please contact your local EAD reseller or distributor.

We are pleased to introduce its new L-Flex antenna, a flexible 4G LTE PCB antenna. Designed to be integrated into 4G LTE multiband terminals, devices and wireless products, the L-Flex is an innovative antenna solution for many applications. It can be deployed in such products as security and alarm panels, kiosks, wireless CCTV platforms and industrial telematics and monitoring where a groundplane independent antenna is required.

We are pleased to advise you that L-Flex has variety of coaxial cable and connector options which lend themselves to connect to variety of 4G and LTE modem, terminal and router platforms. The most common connectors are U.FL, TS9 and SMA connectors, but we can also offer FME, CRC9, TNC, MMCX, MCX and many more. If we have not listed your desired connector, please contact us for assistance.

If you require more information, we are happy to help. You can visit the product page for the specification sheet or you can contact us for pricing.

EAD is pleased to introduce the MIMO-Blade antenna, a 4G/LTE multiband waterproof MIMO blade antenna designed for window, dash-board or non-metal surface-mount applications. Housed in a durable and robust over-moulded cover, the MIMO-Blade is water resistant and can be installed inside or outside a vehicle. For telematics applications, this may be on a truck outside the cable and affixed to a non-metal surface or for machine to machine communications the antenna may be stuck inside a kiosk or public data terminal enabling high speed data communications over LTE or 4G services.

MIMO-Blade antenna

The MIMO-Blade is supplied with two robust suction cups for mounting. Adhesive tape or velco patches can also be used (not supplied with the antenna). The antenna is terminated in two RG174 cables and a choice of connectors is available, but SMA-Male and TS9 are most common to connect to 4G and LTE routers and MiFi dongles.

For more information and pricing, please contact us or your local distributor or reseller.

EAD is pleased to introduce the CMG antenna. The CMG antenna is a low profile puck antenna with 2 x LTE/4G antennas (MIMO) and 1 x GPS/GLONASS antenna. Housed in robust enclosure, the CMG antenna is mounted by way of stud underneath for permanent mounting and seals against the mounting surface by way of a gasket. Once mounted the antenna is fully sealed and waterproof.

CMG Antenna

This dual LTE and GPS/GLONASS antenna is fed by 3 cables, 2 for LTE and one for GPS/GLONASS. The antenna is available now. Please contact us for more information.