New images of the WCO Waterproof Compact Omni Antenna

Here are some new images of EAD's waterproof compact omni antenna the WCO.

Family shot including the original connectors in the family:

We have since added TNC-Male RA, RP-TNC RA, RP-SMA Straight and RP-SMA Right Angle.

Here is a new marketing shot of the WCO bracket mounted.

The WCO antenna can support Pentaband Cellular/GSM/3G frequencies, 2.4 GHz, 868 MHz or 915 MHz frequencies and there are options to mount on metal or non-metal surfaces.

We can also offer a 433 MHz groundplane dependent WCO to mount either on a wall bracket or on a groundplane.

For more information, please contact us.

Antennas for GPS repeaters

Ofcom has recently opted for light licensing approach on GPS repeaters to provide indoor coverage for GPS applications. Specialist Antennas has a range of high quality, low noise permanent mount GPS antennas to complement GPS repeater applications.

The application looks as follows:

For environments such as aircraft hangars, emergency services locations, underground garaging, GPS repeaters enable GPS devices to maintain a satellite lock and keep location-based applications running.

The most recent version of the Ofcom Statement on Authorisation Regime for GNSS Repeaters describes the following headlines:

·         Licence fee set at £75

·         Licence applies to any of the three frequency bands: 1164-1215MHz, 1215-1300MHz, 1559-1610MHz

·         Permit the inclusion of multiple installations for GNSS repeater radiating elements at one address provided they are set out on the licence

·         Allow GNSS repeater installations in defined fixed locations only (mobile use will not be authorised)

·         Only permit GNSS repeater use indoors (as defined in the licence)

·         Use the ETSI standard as the compliance assessment baseline for GNSS repeater devices manufactured or assembled from component parts.

·         Allow licences to be traded on an outright or concurrent basis (partial trades split geographically or by frequency will not be permitted)

·         Set an indefinite licence term and ensure we have an archive database of all sites that are or have been licensed

For more information about the licensing situation, it is worth taking a look at the latest news and article sections at www.gps-repeaters.com for more information.

WCO antennas now offer RP-TNC and TNC-Male connectors

EAD - www.ead-ltd.com - now offers its WCO (waterproof compact omni) antennas for Pentaband Cellular/GSM/3G or 2.4 GHz frequency bands with RP-TNC or TNC-Male connectors.

RP-TNC is commonly used for WLAN/WiFi applications. TNC-Male is often used on cellular terminals and routers.

For more information, please contact EAD.

Statement on Authorisation regime for GNSS repeaters

In a statement published on this date Ofcom sets out its conclusions on the proposal to implement a light licence regime to authorise the use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) repeaters in the UK.
As described in the earlier bulletin on 6 April 2012 (below) there is a need to keep track of the whereabouts of GPS repeater installations in case of any reported cases of wireless interference.
Initially it was thought that the license regime would be implemented in the September time-frame, but the latest estimate from Ofcom brings this forward to the end of July, once the relevant documentation is finalised and in place.
The official statement can be viewed here.
Our partner company Faltech offers a range of GNSS repeaters in the UK - www.gps-repeaters.com

433 MHz Wall Mount Omni Antenna

A new 433 MHz wall-mount omnidirection antenna is now available from EAD/Specialist Antennas.

Mounted on a right-angled bracket, the WCO-433-WM is a fully waterproof and robust ISM-band antenna for wall-mounting both outdoors and indoors. Terminated in a N-Female connector, the WCO-433-WM allows for RF cables to be customised to the application. The antenna is ideal for security and telemetry applications where the antenna is mounted away from the radio.

Other UHF frequencies in the 380-512 MHz band are possible including TETRA, 450 MHz and 459 MHz.

The WCO-433-WMB will be commercially launched towards the end of Q2 2012. In the meantime, if you have a specific application please contact us.

New Product releases from EAD

Embedded Antenna Design Ltd has released a number of new products for M2M (machine to machine) and GPS applications.

Included in the release are the GPS-Stubby - an active GPS Stubby antenna terminated in SMA-Male straight or right-angle connectors for applications where GPS antennas with cables are unsuitable or undesirable.

The WCO-433-WMB is a 433 MHz wall-mount antenna designed for ISM-band applications. Based on EAD's waterproof compact omni antenna, the WCO-433-WMB is a compact, durable and waterproof wall-mounted antenna solution. The design is scalable and can be customised to support any frequency in the 380-512 MHz frequency band.

The CPW-Dual is a dual band low profile puck antenna with one element operating at 2.4 GHz and the other element operating at 4.9-5.8 GHz. Each element is fed by a separate cable and is designed for WiFi applications where two radios need to be supported by two radiating elements.

3G, 4G and Wideband Antenna from SAS

SAS is pleased to introduce the SPH antenna from Sirio. Covering a frequency band from 1500 MHz through to 6 GHz, the SPH is truly wideband directional antenna. With gain figures ranging from 9 dBi at 1500 MHz to 17 dBi at 6 GHz, the SPH offers exceptional peformance in a small, discrete radome.

The SPH antenna comes with mounting hardware and is terminated in a SMA-Female connector.

SAS offer custom-made, low-loss, jumper cables to go with the SPH, please contact us for more details.