Panorama 5G MiMo Sharkee antenna

Panorama Antennas has expanded its Sharkee antenna range with a 5G, LTE-ready, combination antenna solution.

The 5G MiMo Sharkee antenna offers 2x2 ultra-wideband 617–960/1710–6000 MHz cellular antenna elements, covering all 5G LTE spectrum frequencies worldwide; including LTE Band 71 (617-698 MHz), which is now used in the US as a frequency band for 5G LTE communications.

The MiMo Sharkee 5G also adopts up to 4x4 MiMo dual-band Wi-Fi, covering 2.4 GHz and 5.0–7.1 GHz bands using GPS/GNSS technology with band noise filtering. A version is available which allows for an external whip; therefore allowing for VHF or UHF voice radio communication to be used through the single antenna or AM/FM radio function.

The 5G MiMo Sharkee enables all communication functions to be performed by a single antenna with a single hole-mount installation on the vehicle roof. It is designed to fit within the roof rib lines on all major vehicle manufacturers or can be installed in place of the existing roof antenna on most vehicles. The MiMo Sharkee has also been developed with advanced 5G LTE vehicle router technology in mind. It allows for a single antenna solution to align to a single vehicle cellular router for easier procurement and installation process.

The antenna is suitable for harsh conditions and offers an IP66 rating, making the antenna weatherproof and waterproof. The wideband cellular antenna elements offer >12 dB isolation between 5 and 9 dBi peak gain. The Wi-Fi elements are also WiFi 6 ready for the latest technology. The antenna also features UN118 compliant cable assemblies, requested by the automotive vehicle sector.

The Sharkfin antenna is designed for regular police fleet vehicle or covert operations. Other emergency service and frontline vehicle fleets would also benefit. It is suitable for mass transit buses and coaches as well as any utility fleet where connectivity is important.