2.5G/4G LTE Magnetic Antenna, 12dBi (SMA)

2.5G/4G LTE-Compatible Magnetic Antenna, 12dBi, with male SMA connector

This antenna has the widest possible frequency range, spanning from 700 MHz to 2700 MHz, with a theoretical gain of 12 dBi. It is considered compatible with 4G and LTE due to its wide operating range. This wide operating range therefore makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE and 3G mobile networks), but it also makes it less efficient than an antenna tuned to a specific, single frequency.

There is no such thing as a ‘true’ 4G LTE antenna, as each operator and country uses different frequency bands, such as the 800 MHz band (B20) used by TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad in Italy, or the 2600 MHz band (B7) adopted by TIM and Vodafone; therefore, there are only antennas compatible with the specific frequencies adopted. So always be wary of anyone trying to sell you the ‘perfect’ LTE antenna.

The antenna is fitted with a magnetic base, a 1.5-metre-long, flexible RG174 cable and a standard SMA connector (the same as that used on home routers or the Pimoroni Clipper 4G LTE Breakout).

Technical specifications:

• Connector: Male SMA (centre pin)
• Type: Omnidirectional antenna
• Antenna height: 315 mm
• Maximum antenna width: 11 mm
• Magnetic base width: 30 mm
• Cable length: 1500 mm (RG174)
• Polarisation: Vertical
• Standing wave ratio: ≤ 2
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +80°C
• Storage temperature: -30°C to +85°C
• Color: Black
• Applications: SDR, Router WiFi, modem 4G LTE, IoT, Bluetooth.
• Operating environment: Indoors or in protected outdoor enclosures.

Package contents: 1 piece 12dBi antenna.