Tag: UHF

Innovative LTE 450 antenna solutions from EAD

Written by EAD Admin on 27th September 2020. Posted in News.

LTE 450 antenna solutions are available from EAD. Based on our portfolio of innovative designs, antennas can be supplied for LTE 410 or LTE 450 networks.

Offering both MIMO and SISO antenna solutions, EAD has a range of omni-directional antennas to complete LTE 450 and LTE 410 deployments.

The LMO4547 antenna is a wall-mount, pole-mount or non-metal surface mount, dual polarized MIMO omni-antenna. With one vertically polarized element and one horizontally polarized element, the LMO4547 is compact and designed for permanent outdoor deployment. It can be deployed for fixed site access, mobile applications or off-shore marine environments.

The WCO-450-MIMO-WMB is a compact MIMO, durable and robust 450-470 MHz outdoor omni antenna. Based on our proven WCO (waterproof compact omni) platform, this antenna can be wall-mounted and is ideal for commercial and industrial applications requiring LTE 450 access. This antenna can easily be re-tuned for 410-430 MHz making it ideal for LTE 410 applications too.

The WCO-450-WMB is a wall-mount 450-470 MHz SISO antenna designed for continuous outdoor deployment. The UV-resistant LURAN sheath is mounted onto N-Female connector barrel which is attached to a stainless steel L-bracket.

All 3 antennas are terminated directly in a connector or a short pigtail so can be easily deployed with jumper cables such as RF195 or RF240.

For a mobile applications where a non-permanently mount antenna is required, the LP-MAG-450 is robust solution. Once again based on our proven WCO platform, the WCO antenna is married with a rugged magnetic mount thereby offering a durable installation for public service, industrial and commercial vehicles and systems.

For terminal mount the WCO 410 and 450 MHz antennas can be fitted with TNC Male / TNC-Female / N-Male and N-Female connectors to to provide terminal mount or through-hole mount antennas for fixed and mobile terminals and enclosures.

For more information and pricing on our LTE 450 antennas and LTE 410 antennas, please contact us.

WCO-450-MIMO-WMB 450 MHz MIMO Wall-Mount Omni Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 18th September 2020. Posted in VHF & UHF Antennas.

The WCO-450-MIMO-WMB is an outdoor MIMO omni antenna. It is based on our popular WCO antenna platform. The gain of each element is 2 dBi and it is complemented by RF195 and RF240 low loss cables. The antennas are mounted on a stainless steel bracket which can be easily affixed to a wall.

Ideal for LTE 450 and UHF applications where MIMO or diversity functionality is required, the WCO-450-MIMO-WMB is robust and durable. This makes it very suitable for industrial and commercial applications where antenna durabilty is a key elment of the installation. The antenna elements are constructed using a UV-resistant Luran sheath and use the stainless steel bracket as a ground plane. Both antennas are terminated in a N-Female connector.

For a pole-mount/wall-mount dome style 450 MHz MIMO antenna, check out the LMO4547.

For a single element compact omni for 450-470 MHz, take a look at the WCO-450.

Outstanding antenna portfolio covers multiple frequency bands

Written by EAD Admin on 9th October 2019. Posted in News.

EAD in partnership with leading world-class vendors of antenna products has constructed its SAS (Specialist Antenna Solutions) range, an outstanding antenna portfolio of over 6000 antenna and RF accessory solutions for a range of markets from 130 MHz to 6 GHz. This covers VHF, UHF, LTE, Cellular, GNSS, WiFi, 5G frequencies and beyond.

With market-leading innovative suppliers such as Sirio, Laird, PCTEL, Smarteq and Scan, EAD’s offering is unrivalled in terms of quality and RF performance.

Some recent portfolio highlights include:

Coach II – a unique high accuracy global GNSS including GPS L1, L2 and L5, LTE and WiFi Multiband low profile roof mount antenna

FlexMIMO – MIMO 2.4/5 GHz internal flexible PCB antenna

LTE Phantom MIMO – LTE MIMO roof mount low profile antenna

UHF5G – 4G/5G multiband marine omni-directional antenna

SMP-4G-MIMO – 4G/LTE MIMO Directional panel antenna

AllDisc – High Gain LTE low profile dome antenna

HGO-4G-LTE – High Gain 4G LTE Omni-directional outdoor antenna

All this alongside a broad range of antenna products including

VHF/UHF Helical and Whip Antennas

Fibreglass omni antennas from 150 to 6 GHz

VHF/UHF yagi antennas

Magnetic mount antennas – various frequencies including LTE and UHF i.e. 450 MHz

Wall-mount antennas

Marine antennas – including 4G, WiFi and UHF variants

Specialist GNSS antennas – including magnetic, timing and synchronisation variants for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and Beidou

Surge Protection – contact us for our surge protection offering

Power Dividers – a range of 2-way, 4-way and 8-way splitters mostly for 4G and LTE frequency bands

RF Low Loss Cables

With the widest porfolio of antennas available across the UK and European markets, we are best placed to be able supply your project with the exact antenna that fits the technical specification. Coupled with custom RF coaxial cable terminations in-house, we can provide a comprehensive service based around quality, customisation and innovation.

Notwithstanding the above, we have our own range of EAD antennas that augment our offering so there are fewer voids in our portfolio than other suppliers.

We only show highlights of our outstanding antenna portfolio on our website. You can visit the manufacturers’ websites for full antenna catalogues or call us for further direction.

To discuss your specific antenna requirement, please feel free to contact us.

LPA420 UHF antenna low profile external mount

Written by EAD Admin on 23rd September 2019. Posted in VHF/UHF Antennas.

The LPA420 UHF antenna from Sirio Antenne is an outdoor-mounted, low profile solution for severely height-restricted applications where a compact antenna is not only desirable, but necessary. This solution is tuneable from 420 MHz to 470 MHz.The bandwidth of this antenna is approximately 2.5% of the centre frequency.

The radome of the LPA420 UHF antenna is weatherproof to ensure long life.The radiation pattern of this antenna is omnidirectional and the antenna is vertically polarized.

The optimum RF performance is achieved when the antenna is fitted to a metallic ground plane or roof l/2 a wavelength square. The antenna is fed by an cable exiting the underside of the unit via a rubber grommet. As standard, it is fed by a 1M cable and BNC-Male connector. Using RF195 and RF240 cable assemblies, you can extend the reach of the cable.

A 380-430 MHz version is also available, the model number for that one is LPA380.

For pricing and availability, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.