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Deciding on the best antenna for your vehicle or 4WD can significantly enhance your off-road and on-road communication capabilities. In this guide, we’ll delve into key features of various antennas to help you make an informed decision. For an in-depth look at a top recommendation, consider the Nextivity CEL-FI ROAM R41 Trucker Edge Pack, available at Powertec.
The placement of your donor antenna is crucial. Positioning it outdoors and as high as possible ensures optimal signal reception. For the best performance, including isolation between the donor and server antennas, mounting on the vehicle’s roof offers prime separation. Signal strength and isolation quality can be easily monitored with the Cel-Fi WAVE App, available for free.
Antenna gain influences the RF pattern and signal reach:
The antenna’s mounting location influences the choice of mounting style:
Antenna length varies from 10cm to 120cm, generally correlating with gain-the longer the antenna, the higher the potential gain. While longer antennas may require larger spring bases, shorter models are lightweight and suited for less conspicuous mounting options. It’s essential to consider your vehicle’s clearance for garages or low-clearance areas.
*Note: The Trucker EDGE and Trucker EDGE Compact models offer detachable whips, allowing for easy adaptation between flat country terrains and more challenging urban or mountainous areas. This feature enables customization based on your travel needs and location challenges.
Blackhawk Trucker EDGE | |
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Frequency | 698-960 MHz 1710-2170 MHz |
Gain | 6/8 dBi |
Length | 105cm |
Cable | 4m PT-240UF |
Mount | Spring |
Ideal for use in rural areas where the terrain is quite flat and there are long distances between cell towers. Detachable whip and made for bull bar mounting |
Blackhawk Trucker EDGE Compact | |
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Frequency | 698-960 MHz 1710-2170 MHz |
Gain | 4/6 dBi |
Length | 73cm |
Cable | 4m PT-240UF |
Mount | Spring |
Ideal for use in coastal, mountainous, rural and urban areas. Detachable whip and made for bull bar mounting |
Blackhawk Trucker EDGE Compact Lite | |
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Frequency | 698-960 MHz 1710-2170 MHz |
Gain | 4/5 dBi |
Length | 60cm |
Cable | 4m PT-240UF |
Mount | Spring |
Ideal for use in coastal, mountainous, rural and urban areas. Lightweight for mounting on bonnets and the rear of vehicles. |
Blackhawk Trucker Mini | |
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Frequency | 698-960 MHz 1710-2700 MHz |
Gain | 3/5 dBi |
Length | 38cm |
Cable | 4m PT-240UF |
Mount | Spring |
Ideal for use in coastal, mountainous, and urban areas. Lightweight and short for mounting on bonnets and the roof of vehicles. |
GME AT4705BA | |
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Frequency | 698-960 MHz 1695-2200 MHz |
Gain | 2.5-7.5 dBi |
Length | 120cm |
Cable | 4.8m RG58 |
Mount | Spring |
Ideal for use in coastal, mountainous, rural and urban areas. Detachable whip and made for bull bar mounting |
Pulse Magnetic | |
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Frequency | 698-960 MHz 1710-2400 MHz 2500-2700 MHz |
Gain | 4-5 dBi |
Beamwidth | :350° |
Length | 7.6cm |
Cable | 3.5m LMR195 |
Mount | Magnetic |
Ideal for use in coastal, mountainous, rural and urban areas. Magnetic base ideal for temporary or permanent roof mounting. |
Contact our team to begin your automation journey today on 1300 769 378 or solutions@powertec.com.au