Mounting decides more of the delivered performance than the datasheet gain does. This page covers accessory / component installs for stacking yagi antennas: what the mount has to survive, how the feedline should be routed, and which models are built for it.
What the mount has to carry
The mount has to hold the antenna rigidly across the full range of wind, vibration and temperature the site sees. The longest model on this page is 1000 mm, which is the figure to size the bracket against.
Feedline and connector
Keep the run as short as the layout allows, seal every outdoor joint, and account for the cable loss in the link budget before comparing antenna gain figures.
Sequence on site
- Confirm the antenna band and connector against the radio before anything goes up.
- Dry-fit the bracket and check clearance to structure, cable trays and other antennas.
- Fix the antenna at the planned position and orientation.
- Terminate and seal the connector, then check VSWR at the radio end before closing anything up.
- Record the model, serial and install position for the site file.
Models built for accessory / component
| Model | Band (MHz) | Gain | Polarization | Length | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC-CAB-RUBBER-SMA-COMBO | 0–6000 | 3 dBi | Vertical | 200 mm | SMA-Male antenna + SMA cable |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-F-N-M | 0–11000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 26 mm | SMA Female-hole to N Male-pin |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-F-TS9 | 0–6000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 14 mm | SMA Female-hole to TS9 Male |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-FF | 0–18000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 22 mm | SMA Dual-female (hole + hole) |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-KKF | 0–18000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 22 mm | SMA-KKF Cross Adapter |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-KKY | 0–18000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 22 mm | SMA-KKY In-line Adapter |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-L-MF | 0–18000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 12 mm | L-shape SMA Male-pin to Female-hole |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-M-N-F | 0–11000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 26 mm | SMA Male-pin to N Female-hole |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-MF | 0–18000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 22 mm | SMA Male-pin to Female-hole |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-MM | 0–18000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 22 mm | SMA Dual-male (pin + pin) |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-T | 0–12000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 20 mm | SMA T-junction (1M + 2F) |
| ACC-ADP-SMA-TS9-WCHROME | 0–6000 | 0 dBi | N/A | 14 mm | SMA Female-hole to TS9 Male (chrome) |