Multiband Antennas from 500Mhz

Multi-band antenna from 500 MHz: frequency ranges and supported systems

The category contains models documented for mobile communication, WLAN, positioning and specialised radio frequency systems. The Sirio HGO 4G LTE Improved operates within 790-960 MHz and 1710-2700 MHz and supports GSM-R, GSM-900, GSM-1800, 2G-GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G-UMTS, 4G-LTE, ISM/SIGFOX/LoRa 868 and 915 MHz, WiFi 2.4 GHz and DECT systems. The Sirio SPH 1.5-6-17 operates from 1.5 to 6 GHz and is documented for GSM-1800, 4G-LTE, 5G 3.4-3.8 GHz, WiFi 2.4 and 5 GHz, WiMAX, DECT and V2X applications.

The Sirio SPH 1.5-6-17 is a directional wideband PCB antenna with 50 Ohm impedance and linear vertical polarisation. Its maximum gain is 17 dBi at 6 GHz, with an SWR value of up to 1.8. Maximum power is 15 W between 1.5 and 4 GHz and 10 W between 4 and 6 GHz. It is equipped with an SMA female connector and can be mounted on a wall or on a mast with a diameter of 25-42 mm.

What applications can the antennas in this category be used for?

The documented applications differ from model to model. The Panorama GPSB5G is designed to accommodate GPS/GNSS, 2G/3G/4G cellular, dual-band WiFi and an optional VHF or UHF antenna whip within a single housing. Its GPS/GNSS element operates from 1559 to 1612 MHz, the cellular element covers 698-960, 1710-2170 and 2500-2700 MHz, while the WLAN element operates within 2396-2485 and 4900-6000 MHz.

The Panorama GPSB5G is an OEM shark-fin style, single-hole vehicle antenna. Its GPS/GNSS element provides 30 dB LNA gain, with 3-5 V DC power supplied through the coaxial cable and current consumption below 20 mA. The housing has IP66 protection and is manufactured from UV-stabilised, impact-resistant ABS. Installation requires a conductive ground plane and a 19 mm mounting hole. In comparison, the Sirio SPO 1090-6 is an omnidirectional collinear base station antenna designed for 1090 MHz ADS-B applications.

Directional and omnidirectional antenna designs

Both directional and omnidirectional antenna designs are represented in the category. The Sirio HGO 4G LTE Improved is an omnidirectional dipole antenna with 360-degree coverage in the H-plane and linear vertical polarisation. The Sirio SLP 4G-LTE LogPer and Telmor TT Connect LOG are directional antennas, while the Panorama BSM-6-60 is a 2x2 MIMO omnidirectional tube antenna. The Panorama W36-CP-9 is a directional panel antenna for the 3.4-3.8 GHz frequency range, with 10 dBi gain and 50 Ohm impedance.

At 3.6 GHz, the W36-CP-9 has a 50-degree 3 dB beamwidth in both azimuth and elevation. The BSM-6-60 is an omnidirectional, vertically polarised 2x2 MIMO antenna whose two cellular elements operate from 617-960 MHz and 1427-6000 MHz. Because radiation characteristics vary between models, both the documented radiation pattern and the installation method should be checked during antenna selection.

What antenna gain, impedance and polarisation values are available?

Antenna gain varies according to model and frequency band. The Sirio HGO provides 5 dBi gain in the GSM 900, GSM 1800 and LTE 800 bands, 6 dBi in the UMTS band, and 5-6 dBi in the WLAN and LTE 2600 bands. The Panorama LPB-6-60-2SP provides 3 dBi at 617-960 MHz, 4 dBi at 1710-2700 MHz, 8 dBi at 3400-3800 MHz and 9 dBi at 4.9-6 GHz. The documented gain of the Telmor TT Connect LOG is 12-15 dBi.

Several RF antennas in the category have an impedance of 50 Ohm, including the Sirio HGO, SPH and SLP, the Panorama W36-CP-9 and BSM-6-60, and the Telmor TT Connect LOG. Polarisation also depends on the individual model. The Sirio HGO and SPH use linear vertical polarisation, the Telmor TT Connect LOG can be installed in either vertical or horizontal orientation, while the two elements of the Panorama WMM8G-7-38 operate with nominal +45-degree and -45-degree polarisation.

How do antenna connectors, cables and mounting options differ?

Antenna connector type and cable configuration vary between models. The Sirio HGO is available with an SMA male connector and either a 50 cm or 5 m cable, while the Sirio SPH uses an SMA female connector and the Sirio SCM 918-2 uses an N female connector. The Sirio SMP 4G LTE MIMO is supplied with two SMA male connectors and 30 cm cables. The Panorama WMM8G-7-38-5SP includes two 5 m coaxial cables with two SMA male connectors, while the Telmor TT Connect LOG is supplied with a 7 m, 50 Ohm coaxial cable and an SMA male connector.

Available mounting methods include wall, pole, mast, panel, ceiling and vehicle-panel installation. The Sirio SCM 918-2 is ceiling-mounted, the Sirio HGO can be installed on a wall or mast, the Panorama B4BE-6-60 can be mounted on a wall, pole or panel, while the BSM-6-60 supports wall, pole or rail mounting. The W36-CP-9 can be mounted on a wall or mast and is supplied with a bracket adjustable through 90 degrees.

• The Sirio SMP 4G LTE MIMO contains two wideband antenna elements in a single housing.
• The Panorama BSM-6-60 uses a 2x2 MIMO design with cellular elements covering 617-960 MHz and 1427-6000 MHz.
• The Panorama B4BE-6-60 can be installed indoors or outdoors.
• The Sirio HGO is manufactured with UV-stabilised thermoplastic material and galvanised steel mounting hardware.

The installation requirements of the selected model should always be checked individually. The GPSB series requires a conductive ground plane, and the vehicle panel may be up to 4 mm thick. The documented performance data of the LPB-6-60 are based on a 600 x 600 mm conductive ground plane. The W36-CP-9 is directional and uses a bracket adjustable through 90 degrees, while the WMM8G-7-38 uses a directional 2x2 MIMO configuration.

What MIMO and multifunction antenna configurations are available?

MIMO configurations are used in several models within the category. The Sirio SMP 4G LTE MIMO contains two wideband elements covering 790-960 MHz and 1710-2700 MHz. The Panorama WMM8G-7-38 uses two antenna elements and supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G systems within 698-960, 1710-2700 and 3400-3800 MHz. The two cellular elements of the Panorama BSM-6-60 also use a MIMO configuration, while certain versions additionally include a GPS/GNSS element.

The Panorama WMM8G-7-38 is a directional 2x2 MIMO antenna. Its gain is 6 dBi at 698-960 MHz, 9 dBi at 1710-2170 MHz, 9 dBi at 2396-2700 MHz and 9 dBi at 3400-3800 MHz. The correlation coefficient between its two elements is below 0.1, while the specified efficiency without cable loss is above 60%. The WMM8G-7-38-5SP is supplied with two 5 m cables and two SMA male connectors.

What are the most frequently asked questions about multi-frequency antennas?

• Do all multi-band antennas support the same frequency bands?
  No. Frequency coverage varies between models, so the antenna should be selected according to the specific frequencies used by the relevant system.
• Are 5G antennas available in this category?
  Yes. Several Sirio, Telmor and Panorama models are documented for 5G operation within their specified frequency ranges.
• Are MIMO antennas available?
  Yes. The Sirio SMP 4G LTE MIMO, Panorama WMM8G-7-38 and Panorama BSM-6-60 use MIMO configurations.
• What connector types are used?
  Depending on the model, SMA male, SMA female, N female and FME connectors are used.
• Can these antennas be used outdoors?
  Several models are designed for outdoor installation. Certain Panorama models have IP65, IP66 or IP67 protection, while several Sirio antennas use UV-stabilised materials.

Exact compatibility should always be checked against the technical data of the selected antenna model.

Summary: multi-band antenna from 500 MHz

The category includes documented antenna models for GSM, 2G, 3G, 4G-LTE, 5G, WiFi, LoRa, DECT, GPS/GNSS, V2X and ADS-B systems, together with MIMO, directional and omnidirectional configurations. When selecting the appropriate model, we recommend checking the frequency range, antenna gain, impedance, polarisation, connector, cable and mounting method together.