Antenna Solutions for Public Safety/Emergency Response

Antenna Solutions for Public Safety/Emergency Response

Vehicle antennas are designed to provide reliable reception and transmission while mobile. They include whip antennas, shark fin antennas (streamlined antennas), or other low-profile fixed antennas.

Vehicle antennas for public safety/emergency response can have the following characteristics:
  1. Usually support cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS, and sometimes Bluetooth.
  2. Depending on design, they can be mounted on roof of car, dashboard, fender, or windshield.
  3. Compact design.
See the diagram below for an illustration of different antenna styles ( Click on the names on the picture or inline to learn more: hole mount antennas , dash mount antennas , nmo mount antennas , and coil/spring antennas).



Illustration for various vehicle antennas and their possible mounting positions
NMO Mount Antennas Hole Mount Antennas Dash Mount Antennas


Here are the 3 best vehicle antennas in the market:

1. Laird Multiband Phantom Antenna ( TRA6927M3NB-001 )
  1. Wide band antenna for various wireless applications (698 - 2700 MHz).
  2. Offers up to 5.5 dBi gain.
  3. Features NMO connector type (consider this NMO mounts:  GB8USMI or LBMB8NSI )




2. Trigger 5-Port Under-Dash Antenna ( VPJ69595B-92FAK )
  1. Wide band antenna (698 - 5900 MHz).
  2. Has good gain, 5dBi.
  3. Has Fakra connectors/cables  with 5 antennas ideal for vehicle applications.
  4. Ideal for vehicle under-dash locations mounted to ventilation ducting.

        

3.  Cellular, GPS, LTE, Wi-Fi  Shark fin Antenna ( GPSDM7002500FFS )
  1. Antenna with multiple applications - includes 3 enclosed antennas.
  2. Easily mounted through a single 3/4" hole.
  3. IP-65 protection/enclosure ensures durability and reliability. 




Generally, depending on the characteristics of a vehicle and the intended use, consider the following major factors when choosing an antenna for a vehicle:
  1. Frequency of operation
  2. Antenna gain
  3. Mounting style
  4. Connector types depending on the radio/router.

See the table below for various vehicle antenna comparisons and their key specifications:

Compare Vehicle & RV Antenna Specs
Item Key Specifications Available at these Online Market Places

Laird Technologies  VPJ69595B-92FAK

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, GPS Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 5900 MHz
Gain:  5 dBi
Connectors:  FAKRA Female (Jack), FAKRA Female (Jack), FAKRA Female (Jack), FAKRA Female (Jack), FAKRA Female (Jack)

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Pulse/ Larsen  GPSDM700-5800GGT  (MPN: GPSDM700/5800GGT)

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, GPS Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, 5G NR Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 5875 MHz
Gain:  6.5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, RPSMA-Male, SMA-Male

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Rfwel Infra  TRP-20INT-3-B

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Type:  Wi-Fi Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, 4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, CBRS Antenna (3.5 GHz)
Frequency: 617 - 5950 MHz
Gain:  7 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male



Mobile Mark  LTM501-3C3C3C3C2C-BLK-180

LTM501-3C3C3C3C2C-BLK-180 image

Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, GPS Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, 5G NR Antenna
Frequency:  694 - 6000 MHz
Gain:  5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male


 

Laird Technologies  TRA806/17103P

Type:  4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna
Frequency:  806 - 2500 MHz
Gain:  6 dBi
Connectors:  N-Female

 

 

 

Mobile Mark  RM-WLF-1C-BLK-12

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, 5G NR Antenna
Frequency:  694 - 2700 MHz
Gain:  3 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male

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Laird Technologies  VQJ69595B-92VC1

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, GPS Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 5900 MHz
Gain:  5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, RPSMA-Male, SMA-Male

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Laird Technologies  TRA6927M3NB-001

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Type:  Wi-Fi Antenna, 4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 2700 MHz
Gain:  5.5 dBi
Connectors:  NMO

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Mobile Mark  LTM501-3C3C3J3J2C-BLK-180

LTM501-3C3C3J3J2C-BLK-180 image

Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  694 - 6000 MHz
Gain:  5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male



weBoost  304415

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  700 - 2270 MHz
Gain:  3.5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male

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Pulse/ Larsen  GPSDM700/2500SSS

Type:  4G LTE Antenna, GPS Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, 5G NR Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 5875 MHz
Gain:  6.5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male


Cradlepoint  170654-000

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, GPS Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 3500 MHz
Gain:  5.9 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, RPSMA-Male, SMA-Male




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Wilson Electronics  311125

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Type:  Vehicle & RV Antenna, 4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna
Frequency:  700 - 1990 MHz
Gain:  5.5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male

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Pulse/ Larsen  SLPT698/960NMO

Type:  4G LTE Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 960 MHz
Gain:  3.3 dBi
Connectors:  NMO

 

PCTEL  BMAX7633S

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Type:  Wi-Fi Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  760 - 870 MHz
Gain:  3 dBi

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Pulse/ Larsen  GPSDM7005800SSS  (MPN: GPSDM700/5800SSS)

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, GPS Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, 5G NR Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 5875 MHz
Gain:  6.5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, SMA-Male

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Mobile Mark  SMD35003C3CWHT180

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, CBRS Antenna (3.5 GHz), 5G NR Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  2100 - 3800 MHz
Gain:  4 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male

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Laird Technologies  VPJ69595B-92VC1

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, GPS Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 5900 MHz
Gain:  5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, RPSMA-Male, RPSMA-Male, SMA-Male

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Pulse/ Larsen  SLPT698/2170DMN

Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, 5G NR Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 2700 MHz
Gain:  4.81 dBi
Connectors:  N-Female

 

Panorama Antennas  LGMM-7-27-24-58

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, GPS Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, Wi-Fi Antenna, 5G NR Antenna, 900 MHz Antenna
Frequency:  698 - 6000 MHz
Gain:  5 dBi
Connectors:  SMA-Male, SMA-Male, FME-Female, SMA-Female, SMA-Female

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Mobile Mark  ECOS6-3500DN-BLK

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Type:  4G LTE Antenna, Vehicle & RV Antenna, CBRS Antenna (3.5 GHz)
Frequency:  3500 - 3700 MHz
Gain:  6 dBi
Connectors:  N-Female

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