Cellular Coverage places its own demands on the antenna: the link budget, the interference environment and the physical install all differ from a generic smart metering and ami antennas deployment. This page works through those requirements and maps them onto specific models.
What the application demands
Wide-area cellular coverage wants a stable omnidirectional or broad sector pattern with enough elevation beamwidth to serve subscribers close to the site as well as at the cell edge.
Turning that into a specification
- Take the operating band from the radio datasheet, including any guard at the band edges.
- Decide the coverage shape first, omnidirectional or sector, and only then take the highest gain that still fits it.
- Measure the feedline run and subtract its loss before comparing antenna gain figures.
- Confirm the connector on the radio and order the matching interface rather than adapting in the field.
Models used for Cellular Coverage
| Model | Band (MHz) | Gain | Polarization | Length | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW-PA8090-V18B65 | 806–960 | 18 dBi | Vertical | 2430 mm | N-Female |
| AW-PA8090-V15B65 | 806–960 | 15 dBi | Vertical | 1300 mm | N-Female |
| AW-PA8090-V12B65 | 806–960 | 12 dBi | Vertical | 700 mm | N-Female |
| AW-LP0827-11 | 698–2700 | 11 dBi | Vertical | 640 mm | N-Female |
| AW-LP0827-9 | 806–2700 | 9 dBi | Vertical | 480 mm | N-Female |
| AW-PA8090-X2x15B65 | 806–960 | 2x15 dBi | Dual ±45° slant | 1300 mm | N-Female |
Grounding and surge protection
Pole-mounted collector antennas on the distribution network should include surge protection coordinated with the utility grounding practice.