This detailed product description introduces a high-performance 698–960 MHz / 1710–2700 MHz Omni-Directional Outdoor Antenna. This dual-band antenna is specifically engineered to provide comprehensive, wide-area coverage across the entire spectrum of modern 4G LTE and older 3G/2G cellular networks. Operating flawlessly in both the critical Low-Band and Mid-Band frequencies, this antenna is the ideal solution for establishing or boosting cellular coverage for mobile gateways, modems, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) deployments, and repeater systems. Its omni-directional pattern and rugged outdoor design ensure maximum flexibility and reliability in any environment.
Key Technical Attributes and Dual-Band Synergy
The antenna's core strength lies in its ability to effectively handle the complementary characteristics of the two most important cellular frequency ranges from a single, unified structure.
Comprehensive Dual-Band Frequency Coverage
The antenna is precisely tuned to cover the vast majority of global cellular standards, ensuring maximum compatibility with all major network carriers:
Low-Band (698–960 MHz): This range includes crucial cellular frequencies such as LTE Bands 12, 13, 14, 17, 71, 5, 8, and GSM 900 MHz. This low-frequency spectrum is essential for maximum range and penetration. Signals at this frequency can travel vast distances and effectively penetrate building walls and foliage, ensureng basic, reliable coverage in rural areas and deep inside buildings.
Mid-Band (1710–2700 MHz): This range covers key cellular capacity bands such as LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 30, 40, and 41 (TDD). This spectrum is vital for high capacity and speed. While signals have a shorter range than low-band, they offer wider bandwidths necessary for achieving high-speed 4G LTE data rates.
The simultaneous support for both bands ensures the connected cellular device can perform Carrier Aggregation (CA), combining signals from both low-band (for reach) and mid-band (for capacity) to deliver the best possible speed and reliability.
Omni-Directional Radiation Pattern
The antenna features a true omnidirectional (360-degree horizontal) radiation pattern. This characteristic is critical for mobile and base station applications where the signal source's direction is either unknown or constantly changing
Area Coverage: Provides uniform signal transmission and reception in all directions around the installation point, maximizing the catchment area for mobile users or client devices.
Flexibility: Ideal for mobile assets (buses, trucks, security vehicles) or for fixed repeater systems where multiple distant cell towers may be accessed from various directions.
Ease of Deployment: Requires no complex aiming or alignment, simplifying installation time and setup complexity.
High Gain and Vertical Focus
Despite being omnidirectional, the antenna is designed to achieve a moderate to high gain (typically 5 dBi to 8dBi)by vertically compressing the radiation pattern. This technique effectively extends the communication range along the horizon without requiring directionality:
Link Budget Improvement: The gain compensates for signal losses, providing a stronger, cleaner signal to the modem, which translates into better upload and download speeds and less signal drop-out.
Rugged, Outdoor Waterproof Design
The antenna is built for permanent, continuous operation in exposed environments. It is typically housed within a durable, UV-resistant fiberglass radome:
IP Rating: Sealed to a high Ingress Protection (IP) rating (e.g., IP67), guaranteeing protection against moisture, dust, snow, and extreme temperature cycling.
Mast/Pole Mounting: Designed for secure installation on masts, poles, or building facades, ensuring structural stability against wind and vibration.
Usage Scenarios: Mobile and Fixed Cellular Connectivity
The antenna’s reliable, dual-band, omnidirectional coverage makes it the go-to component for bridging the gap between external cellular signals and internal network equipment.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) for Homes and Businesses
In suburban or rural locations with poor indoor cellular reception, this antenna is installed outdoors and connected to the FWA modem/router:
Signal Enhancement: It captures the best possible signal from the surrounding towers (low-band for distance, mid-band for speed), ensuring the indoor modem receives a robust, high-quality input signal for delivering home or business broadband.
Vehicle and Fleet Mobile Broadband
Used in public transportation (buses, trains), commercial trucks, and mobile command vehicles to ensure continuous connectivity for onboard Wi-Fi and telematics:
Mobile Hotspot: The omni pattern maintains a stable connection to the nearest cell tower regardless of the vehicle's heading, providing uninterrupted internet access for passengers and driver applications.
Location and Telematics: Ensures reliable transmission of vehicle diagnostics, location data, and tracking information over the cellular network.
Cellular Signal Repeater and Booster Systems
The antenna is commonly used as the external "donor" antenna for cellular repeater systems that amplify the signal for use inside large buildings, basements, or tunnels:
Industrial IoT and Telemetry Gateways
For remote monitoring of assets, pipelines, or utility infrastructure, the antenna provides reliable connectivity:
The 698–960 MHz / 1710–2700 MHz Omni Outdoor Antenna is the highly versatile, robust component needed to deliver dependable, high-speed cellular connectivity across all essential low- and mid-band frequencies in any outdoor or mobile application.
