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HIGAIN-RTK high gain multi-constellation antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 29th October 2018. Posted in GPS & GNSS Antennas.

The HIGAIN-RTK is a high gain multi-constellation antenna for high accuracy positioning applications supporting GPS L1, L2 and L5, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou.

Designed for pipe-mount, continuous outdoor applications, the HIGAIN-RTK antenna is waterproof to IP67 and terminated in a N-Female connector. In the base of the antenna, there is a 1-14 UNF thread for mounting. The antenna can mount onto a threaded pipe or a deck, pole or rail mount that has the matching 1-14 thread.

With effective gain of 41 dBi for GPS L1, GLONASS G1, GALILEO E2-L1-E1 and BEIDOU B1 and an effective gain of 39 dB for GPS L2, L5, GLONASS G2, GALILEO E5A, E5B, E6 and BEIDUO B2 and B3, the HIGAIN-RTK offers flexibility allowing the antenna to be installed some distance from the receiver using low loss cables.

For pricing and availability on the HIGAIN-RTK antenna, please contact us or your local EAD distributor.

Check out our magnetic mount multi-constellation antenna, the MP-RTK.

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 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 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 1 dBi gain across the cellular frequency bands 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.

multiband transit antenna platform – VLP4 antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 26th October 2017. Posted in News.

The VLP4 antenna is a multiband transit antenna platform designed primarily for on-vehicle use. Based on a low profile footprint, the VLP4 can be developed to meet customer specifications for VHF, UHF, TETRA and multi-band frequency bands.

Examples of antenna configurations might be LTE450 + LTE 700-2700 MHz, 2 x LTE 450 MHz, TETRA + LTE or LTE450 + LTE 700-2700 + WiFi.

The antenna mounts directly onto a flat metal surface and requires a groundplane to operate correctly. The cable(s) exit underneath through a gland in the base plate.

Please feel free to contact us with your requirements for the VLP4 antenna. Some requirements may require additional chargeable development work depending on the parameters of the project.

You can also use our antenna configurator to help build your customised VLP4 multiband transit antenna platform solution.

EAD range of CPx puck antennas IP67 rated

Written by EAD Admin on 25th October 2017. Posted in News.

EAD puck antennas IP67 rated. EAD is pleased to announce that it’s range of CPx puck antennas is now IP67 rated.

An IP (International Protection or also known as Ingress Protection) rating is a system of classifying the level to which a mechanical casing or electrical enclosure can withstand intrusion by dust and moisture/water. IP67 is a common requirement for outdoor antenna installations and means that it is totally protected against the ingress of dust and also protected against the effect of immersion between 15 cm and 1M.

The range of EAD puck antennas including the following models are all now confirmed to be IP67 compliant when correctly installed onto a flat enclosed mounting surface such as vehicle roof or watertight enclosure:

CPO – GSM/3G puck antenna
CMO – MIMO 4G/LTE puck antenna
CMG – MIMO 4G/LTE + GPS/GLONASS puck antenna
CLG – 4G/LTE + GPS/GLONASS puck antenna
CLW – 4G/LTE + WiFi puck antenna
CLWG – 4G/LTE + WiFi +GPS/GLONASS puck antenna

For more information on any of the above antennas, please contact us.

WCO-450-WMB – 450 MHz Compact Outdoor Omni

Written by EAD Admin on 24th October 2017. Posted in News.

The WCO-450-WMB is a 450 MHz compact outdoor omni antenna designed for wall-mount applications for providing access to 450-470 MHz LTE or UHF networks.

Based on our WCO-XX-WMB platform, this antenna is comprised of a UV-resistant, flame retardant sheath and stainless steel L-bracket for wall-mounting. This antenna combined with low loss extension cables such as RF240 is an effective and discreet solution for installations where the antenna cannot be located close to the router or radio.

Other versions for the WCO-XX-WMB include 2.4 GHz and 433 MHz. 915 and 868 MHz versions are also available. For WCO-450-WMB pricing and lead times, please contact us.

We can supply other frequencies based on the WCO-XX-WMB platform from 150 MHz to 6 GHz. Please contact us for details.

New Product – CLW LTE WiFi puck antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 19th October 2017. Posted in News.

The new CLW LTE WiFi puck antenna is designed to offer concurrent 4G/LTE and WiFi communications in a single low profile antenna enclosure. With one SMA cable for LTE and one RP-SMA for WiFi, the antenna connects to each port on a terminal or router offering multiband connectivity. Cable lengths and connectors are configurable.

The CLW antenna mounts via a robust threaded stub and locking nut from underneath and has a gasket providing a waterproof seal when correctly mounted to a flat surface.

Other products in the same stable are the CMO – 2 x LTE, CLWG – 1 x LTE, 1 x WiFi and 1 x GNSS and the CMG 2 x LTE and 1 x GNSS. For other combinations or variations on the theme, please contact us or use our Antenna Configurator.

BKR915 – 915 MHz half wave dipole antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 17th October 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The BKR915 is a 915 MHz half wave dipole antenna and groundplane independent, designed for ISM-Band terminals and devices that do not have a groundplane or metal surface on which to mount a 1/4 wave antenna.

Housed in a durable sheath, the BKR915 has a multi-position RP-SMA plug connector that allows the antenna to operate in a horizontal or vertical position. This makes it suitable for portable devices where the orientation of the product is subject to change or is not known.

With a VSWR of less than 2:1 and a gain of 2 dBi, the BKR915 is an effective antenna solution for a range of 915 MHz ISM band applications.

The formal part code for this antenna is FBKR35301-RS-KR.

For an 868 MHz version, check out the BKR868.

LPO Multiband MIMO antenna announced by EAD

Written by EAD Admin on 17th October 2017. Posted in News.

The LPO Multiband MIMO antenna has been announced by EAD. Offering 2 x LTE, 2 x WiFi and one active GPS/GLONASS antenna element, the LPO is a robust and practical solution for bus, truck, transit and vehicle applications where 5 antennas for multiband communications need to be installed.

With excellent RF performance in an enclosure 140mm in diameter and 80mm in height, the LPO is permanently mounted via a threaded stud and locking nut underneath. Gain figures for LTE are 3-4 dBi and 5 dBi for both 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi bands.

For more information and availability on the LPO antenna, please contact EAD or your local EAD representative.

LPO – 5 Element MIMO LTE WiFi GNSS antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 17th October 2017. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas, GPS & GNSS Antennas.

The LPO is a 5 Element MIMO LTE WiFi GNSS antenna suitable for vehicle roof permanent mounting for multi-band tracking and telematics applications. Offering 2 x LTE antenna elements, 2 x dual band WiFi elements and 1 x GPS/GLONASS element, the LPO is a robust, permanent mount multiband antenna idea for telematics, transit and fleet applications where multiple antennas are required.

Mounting via one single point, the LPO does not compromise on performance with LTE elements offering 3-4 dBi gain and the WiFi elements offering 5 dBi gain on both bands.

The LPO is 140mm in diameter and 80mm in height with a threaded stud and locking nut underneath. The cables exit through the middle of the mounting stud.

For more information on the LPO, please contact us or your local EAD distributor.

European customers can purchase small quantities of the LPO antenna via the Connex webshop.

For a single LTE, single WiFi and GPS/GLONASS, why not take a look at the CLWG antenna.

Product update – FGO high gain LTE omni antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 17th October 2017. Posted in News.

The EAD FGO high gain LTE omni antenna has been relaunched. This second generation antenna has an improved mounting bracket for pole or wall-mounting. The fibreglass tube has been retained, although the tube is slimmer than the previous version. Gain figures remain the same at 4-5 dBi across the frequency bands from 690-2700 MHz.

The FGO antenna is terminated in a N-Female connector allowing the installation of low loss jumper cables alongside the FGO. Popular low loss cable choices include RF240 and RF400 cable.

For small volume requirements, you can purchase the FGO via the Connex webshop. For larger or ongoing requirements, please contact EAD or your local distributor.

Active GPS Stub Antenna with Right Angle SMA

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

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.

Hot Product – IP67 LTE MIMO blade antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 11th October 2017. Posted in News.

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.

4 suggestions for low profile 4G LTE antennas

Written by EAD Admin on 9th October 2017. Posted in News.

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.

New dual band WLAN flexi antenna introduced

Written by EAD Admin on 2nd October 2017. Posted in News.

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.

New LTE WiFi GNSS puck antenna now available

Written by EAD Admin on 25th September 2017. Posted in News.

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.

Contact

We recommend you contact your local EAD distributor for pricing

WS433 – 433 MHz quarter wave stub antenna ST

Written by EAD Admin on 22nd September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The WS433 is a 433 MHz quarter wave stub antenna ST designed for ISM band terminals. Requiring a groundplane to operate a effectively, the WS433 is a based on a helical coil design and offers a compact solution for fixed and mobile terminals need 433 MHz connectivity. The antenna element is housed in a durable and robust black acetal sheath.

As standard supplied with a SMA-Male straight connector, a version with a straight RP-SMA plug is also available.

Also available is the WR433 which is a right angle SMA-Male version of this 433 MHz stub antenna.

In addition, across this line of products we have 868 MHz and quad band cellular models available.

WS868 – 868 MHz quarter wave stub antenna ST

Written by EAD Admin on 22nd September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The WS868 is a 868 MHz quarter wave stub antenna ST designed for ISM band terminals. Requiring a groundplane to operate a effectively, the WS868 is a based on a helical coil design and offers a compact solution for fixed and mobile terminals need 868 MHz connectivity. The antenna element is housed in a durable and robust black acetal sheath.

As standard supplied with a SMA-Male straight connector, a version with a straight RP-SMA plug is also available.

Also available is the WR868 which is a right angle SMA-Male version of this 868 MHz stub antenna.

In addition, across this line of products we have 433 MHz and quad band cellular models available.

LTE MIMO outdoor omni with GNSS introduced by EAD

Written by EAD Admin on 22nd September 2017. Posted in News.

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.

LMO7270/G – LTE MIMO GNSS outdoor omni antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 22nd September 2017. Posted in 5G & LTE/4G Antennas.

The LMO7270/G is a LTE MIMO GNSS outdoor omni antenna suitable for LTE access applications requiring a MIMO antenna as well as active GPS/GLONASS functionality. Available either as non-metal enclosure mount or via an optional pole/wall-mount bracket, this antenna is an attractive and effective solution.

Ideal as solution for leisure marine vessels or for wireless security/CCTV systems, the LMO7270/G is complemented by RF240 and RF400 low loss cables enhancing the possibilities for installation.

For a LTE MIMO omni antenna without GNSS, functionality please check out the LMO7270 antenna.

For low loss jumper cables for this antenna, please look carefully at RF240 and RF400 coaxial cables.

WR433 – 433 MHz 1/4 wave stub antenna RA

Written by EAD Admin on 19th September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The WR433is a 433 MHz 1/4 wave stub antenna RA designed for ISM band terminals. Requiring a groundplane to operate a effectively, the WR433 is a based on a helical coil design and offers a compact solution for fixed and mobile terminals need 433 MHz connectivity. The antenna element is housed in a durable and robust black acetal sheath.

As standard supplied with a SMA-Male right angle connector, a version with a right angle RP-SMA plug is also available.

Also available is the WS433 which is a straight SMA-Male version of this 433 MHz stub antenna.

In addition, across this line of products we have 868 MHz and quad band cellular models available.

WR868 – 868 MHz 1/4 wave stub antenna RA

Written by EAD Admin on 19th September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The WR868 is a 868 MHz 1/4 wave stub antenna RA designed for ISM band terminals. Requiring a groundplane to operate a effectively, the WR868 is a based on a helical coil design and offers a compact solution for fixed and mobile terminals need 868 MHz connectivity. The antenna element is housed in a durable and robust black acetal sheath.

As standard supplied with a SMA-Male right angle connector, a version with a right angle RP-SMA plug is also available.

Also available is the WS868 which is a straight SMA-Male version of this 868 MHz stub antenna.

In addition, across this line of products we have 433 MHz and quad band cellular models available.

SRW169 – 169 MHz quarter wave whip antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 18th September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas, VHF & UHF Antennas.

The SRW169 is a robust and flexible 169 MHz quarter wave whip antenna designed for the European licence-free ISM-band at 169 MHz.

Terminated in a SMA-Male connector, the SRW169 should be mounted onto a metal surface (groundplane) for optimal performance. A version of the SRW169 antenna terminated in a TNC-Male connector is also available.

This antenna is ideal for 169 MHz-based terminals requiring a flexible whip antenna directly mounted on the device itself.

For a wall mount omni-directional antenna operating at 169 MHz, you could consider the WMO-169-WMB antenna.

For a shorter 169 MHz 1/4 wave antenna, it might be worth considering the EAD H169-SMA antenna.

W433-FLY – 433 MHz captive mount whip antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 18th September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The W433-FLY is a 433 MHz captive mount whip antenna based on a 1/4 wave whip design requiring a groundplane operate optimally. Ideal for fixed and mobile 433 MHz ISM band terminals, the W433-FLY antenna is mounted via a threaded stud and held in place but a locking nut. This captive-mount mechanism ensures that the antenna cannot be easily detached from the terminal thereby discouraging wilful or accidental removal of the antenna from the application.

The W433-FLY is housed in a flexible injection-moulded sheath and typically is supplied with approximately 215mm RG174 cable and is not terminated with a connector. Connectors can be terminated if required, but ensuring that the connector is not larger in diameter than the mounting stud. Therefore connectors such as IPEX, U.FL, MMCX and MCX make good choices for this antenna.

A SMA-Male terminated version of this antenna is available, the MW433 antenna.

W868-FLY – 868 MHz captive mount whip antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 18th September 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The W868-FLY is a 868 MHz captive mount whip antenna based on a 1/4 wave whip design requiring a groundplane operate optimally. Ideal for fixed and mobile 868 MHz ISM band terminals, the W868-FLY antenna is mounted via a threaded stud and held in place but a locking nut. This captive-mount mechanism ensures that the antenna cannot be easily detached from the terminal thereby discouraging wilful or accidental removal of the antenna from the application.

The W868-FLY is housed in a flexible injection-moulded sheath and typically is supplied with approximately 215mm RG174 cable and is not terminated with a connector. Connectors can be terminated if required, but ensuring that the connector is not larger in diameter than the mounting stud. Therefore connectors such as IPEX, U.FL, MMCX and MCX make good choices for this antenna.

For a SMA-Male based 1/4 wave 868 MHz whip antenna, you could consider the MW868 antenna.

A 915 MHz version is available subject to a minimum order quantity.