16dBi 900MHz - YagiAntenna Kit for OPTUS 3G 900MHz VIRGIN and OPTUS resellers Vodafone 3G (900) also suits the new Telstra 4G LTE ADVANCED on 900MHz (not suitable for 4G on 1800MHz) Wireless Broadband
includes 500mm CRC9 to FME Patch Lead Suits the following modems when connecting to a 900MHz 3G service. *modem not
included
Coax terminates with FME female fitting for Patch Leads
Intended for Fixed Wireless, Outdoor installations
Greatly Improves Wireless Internet and Mobile Phone service in rural and marginal signal areas.
Mines, Dongas and Geo-technical contractors.
Locations in hills country where local 3G signal is weak.
Farms and Stations too far from Mobile phone towers.
Correctly installed, this antenna can turn an unreliable internet connection into a fast broadband and quality VoIP service.
Electrical Data
Frequency:
880-960 MHz
Gain:
16 dBi
VSWR:
<1.5:1
Polarization:
Vertical or Horizontal and Slant (addn bracket req'd)
Horizontal Beamwidth:
30° (vertical mount)
Vertical Beamwidth:
27° (vertical mount)
Nominal Impedance:
50 Ohms
F/B Ratio:
>18 dB
Lightning Protection:
DC Ground
Mechanical Data
Connector:
SMA Male
Dimension:
1410mm
Weight:
1.2kg
Pigtail Cable:
480mm (LMR240)
Reflector Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Antenna Material:
Aluminum, Steel Mounting Plate
Mast Diameter:
Ø40-Ø60mm
Rated Wind Velocity:
210km/h
Operating temperature:
-40~+65°C
Elements:
14
Also can be set up as MIMO Dual Antenna System for Telstra 4G LTE-ADVANCED 900MHz NOTE: NOT suitable for the 4G on 1800MHz Yoll need a LTE-A type modem
Carrier/Service
Band
Mode
Bandwidth
Compatible?
Telstra/Vodafone nextG/3G
850MHz
3G UTMS/HSPA
824~894 MHz
no
Optus, Virgin, Vodafone (900) 3G
900MHz
UMTS/HSPA 900
880~960 MHz
Telstra - 4G LTE ADVANCED
900MHz
LTE FD 900
880~960 MHz
Telstra - 4G LTE
1800MHz
LTE FD 1800
1710~1880 MHz
no
Telstra voice/sms
1900MHz
UMTS 1900
1850~1990 MHz
no
Vodafone, Optus, Telstra GSM/3G - voice/sms/data
2100MHz
UMTS/HSPA
1920~2170 MHz
no
*Services are being continuously updated - subject to change.
More Cables and Patch Leads Available
ALTERNATE Antenna Coax Cables: We have LMR240 very-low-loss coax available in 5m 6m 7m 10m 12m 15m and 20m lengths. Since we cant list everything here, please contact us BEFORE purchasing. Alternatively, LMR195 coax is available in 0.5m 1m 2m 3m 5m and 10m lengths. And we can supply LMR400 Super-low-loss coax made to length, please contact us BEFORE purchasing.
ALTERNATE Patch Leads: We have patch leads to suit a range of Mobile Phones and Modems. Please contact us BEFORE purchasing. TS5 for MF91, FME, CRC9, TS9, N-type and RP-SMAModem Adapter/Patch Leads.
Adjustments to your order may incur additional costs, so pleasecontact us prior to purchasing.
Will these antennas fit my modem ?
My modem does not have an External Antenna Socket .. Can I use these Antenna Kits ? We only support modems that have a physical external antenna socket. "Inductive Couplers"are available, but with less than ideal results. Always use a Modem that has an External Antenna Port.
My modem has an External Antenna Socket .. Will your Antenna Kits fit my modem ? If you don't see your modem/router listed, please contact us and we'll do our very best to help you.
Will these antennas suit 4G LTE ? Telstra and Optus have rolled out 4G LTE services on the 1800MHz band. We have 1800MHz Yagis suitable for 4G LTE Single and MIMO.
Also, Telstra about to introduce a longer range 4G LTE Advanced service that used part of their old 900MHz GSM service.
The antenna listed here is suitable for this but will not operate in the 900/1800MHz LTE-A mode. More detailed info here
Which antenna suitable for My Location ?
What frequency antenna do I need, 850, 900, 1800 or 2100 ? A very high gain yagi antenna (16dBi) will cover only one 3G bands such as 850MHz or 900MHz. The lower the antennas gain, the more bands it can cover for the same size antenna. Thus our mid-gain yagi antennas are suitable for both Telstra/Vodafone and Optus on both bands.
Metropolitan Areas - All carriers use 2100MHz for 3G/nextG. - Telstra have 850MHz NextG and DC-HSPA+ in selected metro areas. - Optus have 900MHz 3G in selected metro areas. - Vodafone have 850MHz and/or 900MHz 3G in selected metro areas. - Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have 4G LTE services using 1800MHz. Rural Areas - Telstra use 850MHz for NextG and DC-HSPA+. - Optus use 900MHz for 3G. - Vodafone use 850MHz and/or 900MHz. - Optus & Vodafone often have 2100MHz 3G services in country areas. Many rural cell towers are utilizing both the 850(900) and the 2100 bands simultaneously to assist them with town and country coverage.
Do I need "Line of Site" to a Cell tower to 3G signal. Short Answer: If you have some 3G signal now, these antennas will greatly improve your signal, when correctly installed. Long answer: In rural areas using 850/900MHz, some signal may be refracted around hills that would block the higher frequency signals of 3G 2100MHz and 4G LTE 1800MHz. This is why the carriers use the lower frequency in country areas. However the signal you will receive without direct line of site to the cell tower will be greatly reduced. At 2100MHz, direct line of site is a must. But this does not mean you need to be able to see the tower. The 3G signal is absorbed by buildings, trees and other vegetation, but its high frequency waves cannot go through or around hills and mountains.
Omnidirectional antennas achieve higher gain by flattening out the "donut".
If your constantly on the move you need an antenna that can connect to cell towers in any direction. Vehicle speed, terrain changes and boat angle/movement effect the angle of the antenna, causing reliability issues with higher gain antennas.
Fixed Wireless Installations: Homes, Office and Semi-Mobile Directional - Yagi, Panel and LPDA antennas
Advantages - Higher gain, providing more "bars" of signal. - Less interference from the side and from behind the antenna. - Better Signal-to-Noise Ratio providing better Signal Quality for the same Signal Strength of omnidirectional antennas. - Possible to connect to more distant, lower signal cell towers that may have less traffic load than your closest tower.
Disadvantages - Must be aimed at the cell tower. - Not suitable for Mobile Installations.
Recommended Antenna Gain
Marginal Signal Areas:
16dBi Single Band Yagi.
Medium/High Signal Areas:
9-14dBi Multi-band or Dual Band Yagi
Mobile Installations: Mobile Homes, Caravans and Motor Vehicles Omni-directional - (Broomstick and Whip) antennas
Advantages - No need to aim at the cell tower. - Ideal for Mobile Installations.
Disadvantages - Lower gain, providing less signal. - Wanted and unwanted signals collected equally from all directions. - possible to connect to more distant, lower signal cell towers that may have less traffic load than your closest tower.
Recommended Antenna Gain
Mobile Homes and Caravans:
7-9dBi All-Band Omnidirectional.
Road Vehicle, Metro Areas:
3-7dBi All-Band Omnidirectional.
Road Vehicle, Country Areas:
7-9dBi All-Band Omnidirectional.
Off Road Vehicle, 4WD:
3-7dBi All-Band Omnidirectional.
Marine, Boats and Yachts:
3-5dBi Single/Dual Band Omnidirectional.
Yagi Antenna Gain vs Size Guide
Beware of bogus antennas
ISO9001 Accreditation Certificate
I see other stores sell shorter, higher gain antennas .. Why are your antennas lower in gain? Short Answer: We don't exaggerate the performance of our antennas. There are sellers listing antennas that they claim are 16dBi and even 21dBi gain, yet these antennas are only 1metre long!
For each 3dBi increase in gain, the number of Elements (and thus the total-length of the antenna) needs to double. For example... a true 3G 850MHz 16dBi antenna must be least 1500mm in length, so 17dBi antenna would need to be about 2.3m and a 19dBi would be more than 3m long. It is mathematically impossible for to achieve the gain claimed from such small antennas! BUYER BEWARE of these resellers and manufacturers that are advertising specifications that are just not possible to achieve.
Important things you should know before purchasing ! - Know your Carriers Band. Is it 850, 900, or 2100 MHz? - Where are the Mobile Cell Towers located near you? - Quality: Is the antenna manufacturer Quality System Accredited ? - Antenna Coax Cables: Are the longer cables low-loss or just RG58? - Your Modem.. has it got an external antenna socket? - Where will the antenna be mounted? You may need to erect a mast. This will be additional cost. . . .More info here
Our antenna manufacturer is Accredited to ISO9001-2008 Quality Management Systems.
Will this antenna fix my 3G reception ?
I have NO SIGNAL in my area .. Will this antenna give me 3G reception ? If others around your location are able to get some signal then, when optimally installed, this antenna will help. One way to find out is to get a High-Gain Yagi Antenna and mount it in the best possible location. Although we don't guarantee this, many of our customers have reported being able to access high speed 3G internet in locations that previously showed no signal bars at all. Follow our Find Cell Towers Guide for a more scientific approach.
I have WEAK SIGNAL in my area .. Will this antenna give me 3G/4G reception ? If you have low and/or unreliable 3G signal using your USB modem inside or outside your building we 100% Guarantee that, when correctly installed, this antenna will greatly improve your 3G/4G signal quality. More info on our Signal Quality and Strength FAQ guide
I have GOOD SIGNAL but my connection is slow and drops out .. Will this antenna fix this ? Generally yes, if your problem is due to poor Signal Quality rather than Hardware or Service Provider issues.. these Directional Antennas will improve your 3G Internet connectivity by: - Reducing interference from areas behind and to the side of the antenna. - Reducing reflected and refracted signal coming from Buildings and Vehicles.
