Sirio Multiband Base Antenna for LoRa, GSM, WiFI Bands from 500Mhz

Sirio multiband base antenna for LoRa, GSM and WiFi systems

Which Sirio antenna types are included in the category?

The HGO 4G LTE Improved operates in the 790-960 MHz and 1710-2700 MHz ranges, with 50 ohm impedance, linear vertical polarisation and 360-degree H-plane omnidirectional radiation. Two versions are available with either a 50 cm or 5 m white low-loss cable and SMA male connector. Both can be mounted on a 25-42 mm diameter mast or on a wall.

Sirio HGO omnidirectional antenna frequency bands and power

The HGO RF values specified by frequency band are:

• 790-960 MHz: 5 dBi gain, maximum 20 W.
• 1710-1880 MHz: 5 dBi gain, maximum 10 W.
• 1920-2170 MHz: 6 dBi gain, maximum 10 W.
• 2.4-2.7 GHz: 5-6 dBi gain, maximum 6 W.

The systems listed for the HGO include GSM-R, GSM-900, GSM-1800, 2G-GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G-UMTS, 4G-LTE, ISM/SIGFOX/LoRa 868 MHz, ISM/SIGFOX/LoRa 915 MHz, WiFi 2.4 GHz and DECT. Its dimensions including the bracket are 335 x 166 x 144 mm and its weight is 350 g. Wind load is 36 N at 150 km/h, wind resistance is 200 km/h, and the operating temperature range is -40 C to +80 C.

What frequency ranges are covered by Sirio multiband antennas?

Sirio SPH 1.5-6-17 broadband WiFi and 5G antenna

The SPH 1.5-6-17 is a directional PCB antenna operating between 1.5 and 6 GHz, with 50 ohm impedance and linear vertical polarisation. Its maximum gain is 17 dBi at 6 GHz, the SWR value is maximum 1.8, and the front-to-back ratio is at least 20 dB. Maximum power is 15 W between 1.5 and 4 GHz, and 10 W between 4 and 6 GHz. It is fitted with an SMA female connector.

The supported systems include GSM-1800, 4G-LTE, 5G 3.4-3.8 GHz, WiFi 2.4 GHz, WiFi 5 GHz, WiMAX, DECT and V2X. Its dimensions are 345 x 135 x 73 mm and its weight is 450 g. Wind load is 61 N at 150 km/h and wind resistance is 180 km/h. It can be mounted on a 25-42 mm mast using a U-bolt or installed on a wall.

Omnidirectional, panel and log-periodic Sirio antenna designs

How do the SMP 4G LTE MiMo and SMP 4G LTE panel antennas differ?

The SMP 4G LTE MiMo contains two broadband antenna elements in one housing. Both elements operate in the 790-960 MHz and 1710-2700 MHz ranges, with 50 ohm impedance and linear vertical polarisation. Maximum gain is 5 dBi in the lower band and 8 dBi in the upper band. It is supplied with two 30 cm low-loss cables and two SMA male connectors.

The SMP 4G LTE is a directional mini panel antenna. Its gain is 6-7 dBi at 790-960 MHz, 9 dBi at 1710-1880 MHz, 9 dBi at 1920-2170 MHz and 8-9 dBi at 2300-2700 MHz. Its front-to-back ratio is at least 12, 16, 20 and 10 dB respectively by band. It is fitted with a 30 cm low-loss cable and SMA male connector and can be mounted on a wall or on a 25-42 mm mast.

Which systems can the LoRa, GSM, LTE and WiFi antennas be used with?

Sirio SCM 918-2 ceiling-mounted LoRa and GSM antenna

The SCM 918-2 is an indoor, ceiling-mounted dual-band 1/4 lambda ground plane monopole. Its frequency range is 876-960 MHz and 1710-2170 MHz, with 50 ohm impedance and linear vertical polarisation. Gain is 0 dBd, or 2.15 dBi, in both bands, and H-plane radiation is 360-degree omnidirectional. Maximum power is 50 W at 50 C, the connector is N female, and the lightning protection design is DC-ground.

It can be used with GSM-900, GSM-1800, 2G-GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G-UMTS, ISM/SIGFOX/LoRa 915 MHz and DECT systems. Its diameter is 207 mm, height without the connector is 71 mm, and weight is 340 g.

Gain, impedance and maximum RF power

Sirio SLP 4G-LTE log-periodic base antenna

The SLP 4G-LTE is a directional log-periodic antenna operating in the 698-2700 MHz range. Its impedance is 50 ohm, gain is 9-11 dBi and maximum power is 10 W. Polarisation can be linear vertical or horizontal, and its 50 cm low-loss cable is terminated with an SMA male connector. The front-to-back ratio is at least 10 dB between 698 and 880 MHz and at least 20 dB between 880 and 2700 MHz.

The antenna has an IP67 protection rating. Its dimensions are approximately 850 x 290 x 30 mm, its weight is 770 g and its wind load is 92 N at 130 km/h. The operating temperature range is -40 C to +70 C, and the mast mounting is designed for 25-42 mm diameter masts. With an optional bracket, plus/minus 45-degree polarisation installation and MiMo configuration are also specified.

How do polarisation and radiation characteristics differ?

Sirio SPO 1090-6 ADS-B omnidirectional antenna

The SPO 1090-6 is a no-tuning 3 x 1/2 lambda collinear base antenna designed for 1090 MHz. Its impedance is 50 ohm, H-plane radiation is 360-degree omnidirectional, and the E-plane -3 dB beamwidth is 24 degrees. Polarisation is linear vertical, gain is 3.85 dBd or 6 dBi, and maximum power is 20 W.

The N-female antenna has a height of 690 mm and weighs 390 g without the bracket. Wind load is 28 N at 150 km/h, and the operating temperature range is -40 C to +70 C. It can be mounted on a 35-52 mm diameter mast or on a wall.

SMA and N connectors, coaxial cables and mounting methods

What connections and installation options are available for Sirio base antennas?

The HGO versions use an SMA male connector on either a 50 cm or 5 m cable. The SPH uses an SMA female connector, the SMP 4G LTE uses an SMA male connector, and the MiMo version uses two SMA male connectors. The SCM 918-2 and SPO 1090-6 use N female connectors, while the SLP 4G-LTE is fitted with an SMA male connector. Depending on the model, mounting is carried out on a wall, mast or ceiling.

What mechanical specifications define the outdoor Sirio antennas?

Sirio outdoor antenna wind load and temperature data

The specified wind load values for the outdoor models are:

• HGO: 36 N at 150 km/h, wind resistance 200 km/h.
• SPH: 61 N at 150 km/h, wind resistance 180 km/h.
• SMP 4G LTE: 40 N at 150 km/h, wind resistance 180 km/h.
• SLP: 92 N at 130 km/h, wind resistance 130 km/h.
• SPO 1090-6: 28 N at 150 km/h, wind resistance 150 km/h.

Advantages: the SMP is specified for both indoor and outdoor use, the HGO can be mounted on a wall or mast, the SLP can be installed with vertical or horizontal polarisation, and the SPH covers the 1.5-6 GHz frequency range.

Limitations: the SPH maximum power above 4 GHz is 10 W; the HGO power rating depends on the frequency band; the SCM 918-2 is designed for ceiling mounting; the SPO 1090-6 is specified exclusively for 1090 MHz ADS-B systems.

Sirio multiband base antenna FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LoRa, GSM and WiFi antennas

Frequently asked technical questions:

• Which model covers the lowest frequency?
  The SLP 4G-LTE has a frequency range of 698-2700 MHz.
• Which Sirio antenna operates up to 6 GHz?
  The SPH 1.5-6-17 operates in the 1.5-6 GHz range.
• Which models can be used with LoRa systems?
  The HGO models list LoRa 868 and 915 MHz, the SMP MiMo lists LoRa 868 MHz, the SMP 4G LTE lists LoRa 868 and 915 MHz, while the SCM 918-2 lists LoRa 915 MHz.
• Which antenna is designed for ADS-B systems?
  The SPO 1090-6 is designed for ADS-B 1090 MHz systems.
• Which model supports 5G systems?
  5G 3.4-3.8 GHz is listed among the supported systems for the SPH 1.5-6-17.

Summary: Sirio base antennas from 698 MHz to 6 GHz

Sirio multiband base antenna selection parameters

The category includes omnidirectional, directional PCB, panel, ceiling-mounted, log-periodic and collinear constructions. When selecting a model, frequency band, supported system, polarisation, gain, maximum RF power, connector, cable length and mounting method can be compared directly. We recommend selecting the model that matches the operating frequency and connection requirements of your radio system.