Future-proof your wireless installations with our high-performance 698~980/1710~2700MHz Multi-Band 5G & GPS Outdoor Antenna. This innovative antenna is engineered to provide comprehensive, simultaneous connectivity across all critical cellular frequencies for 4G/LTE and emerging 5G networks, while also incorporating a dedicated high-accuracy GPS element. Designed for robust outdoor applications, this single, compact unit simplifies deployment for complex telematics, mobile asset tracking, security systems, and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions that demand reliable, uninterrupted data and precise location services.
Broadband Cellular Coverage for 4G & 5G Networks
The core strength of this antenna lies in its true multi-band design, covering the most vital cellular frequency ranges used globally for high-speed data transmission.
Dual-Range Optimization: The antenna element is expertly tuned to cover two distinct, essential frequency blocks:
Low Band (698~980MHz): This range includes the critical 700MHz (Band 12/17/28) and 800/900MHz (Band 8/20) frequencies. These lower bands offer superior signal propagation, excellent coverage extension, and better building penetration, which is vital for rural connectivity and urban indoor reach.
High Band (1710~2700MHz): This range encompasses the 1800MHz (Band 3), 1900MHz (Band 2/25), 2100MHz (Band 1), 2300MHz (Band 40), and 2600MHz (Band 7/38) bands. These higher frequencies deliver the high-capacity and peak throughput necessary for dense urban environments and 4G/5G data services.
5G Ready: By covering the lower 5G-NR frequency spectrum (Sub-6 GHz), the antenna ensures compatibility with current and future 5G rollouts in these foundational frequency ranges, guaranteeing your device remains relevant as networks evolve.
Omni-Directional Stability: The antenna provides an omni-directional radiation pattern, ensuring reliable connectivity regardless of the direction of the nearest cell tower. This is particularly crucial for mobile applications like vehicles and moving assets, or for fixed applications where aligning a directional antenna is impractical.
High Efficiency & Gain: Despite its broad frequency coverage, the antenna maintains high radiation efficiency and moderate gain (typically ranging from 3dBi to 6dBi depending on the band), ensuring maximum signal transfer and robust link quality across all supported networks.
Integrated High-Precision GPS/GNSS Capability
Beyond cellular connectivity, this unit includes a dedicated, high-sensitivity element for Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
Active LNA for Enhanced Sensitivity: The GPS element is typically an active patch antenna with a built-in Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). This LNA boosts the weak satellite signal, providing excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and enabling quick time-to-first-fix (TTFF) even in challenging environments like urban canyons or under light foliage.
Reliable Timing and Location: The integrated GPS capability is essential for applications requiring precise location tracking, fleet management, and network synchronization (crucial for time-sensitive data services and 5G deployment).
Dedicated Connection: The GPS element requires its own dedicated coaxial connection, ensuring isolation from the high-power cellular signals and preventing potential interference, thus maintaining signal integrity for both systems.
Rugged Outdoor Durability and Simple Installation
Designed to withstand continuous exposure to harsh environments, the antenna's physical construction ensures long-term operational reliability.
Robust Weatherproof Housing: The unit is housed in a low-profile, aerodynamic, and rugged casing, typically made from UV-stabilized, impact-resistant material (e.g., ABS or PC). This construction ensures excellent performance and integrity under all weather conditions, often achieving an IP67 rating for protection against dust and water immersion.
Permanent Mount Design: The antenna is frequently designed for permanent mounting, often utilizing a screw-mount or bolt-mount mechanism. This ensures a secure, tamper-resistant installation on vehicle rooftops, industrial enclosures, kiosks, or street furniture.
Standard SMA Connectors: Both the cellular and GPS elements terminate with industry-standard SMA (SubMiniature A) connectors. The SMA connector is selected for its compact size, vibration resistance, and reliability, ensuring a secure connection to modems, gateways, and routers. The connector is typically available in male or female variants depending on the specific application need.
Low-Loss Coaxial Cables: The unit comes with integrated, low-loss coaxial cables (often RG58 or similar high-performance cables) of a defined length. The use of premium cable minimizes signal attenuation, preserving the system's performance up to the point of connection to the radio device.
Ideal Applications for Telematics and FWA
The unique combination of wideband cellular and precise GPS makes this antenna ideal for complex, integrated systems:
Fleet Management and Telematics: Providing simultaneous high-speed data for fleet monitoring (diagnostics, driver behavior) and reliable location tracking.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Offering a single, low-profile antenna solution for receiving both critical low and high-band 5G/LTE signals at a customer's premises.
Public Safety and Emergency Vehicles: Ensuring reliable multi-band communication and precise AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) capabilities for critical response teams.
Vending Machines and ATMs: Deploying robust cellular connectivity for transaction data and GPS for asset security and location awareness.
This Multi-Band 5G & GPS Outdoor Antenna delivers the integrated power and durability needed to drive the next generation of connected assets and infrastructure.
