Diddy1
join:2003-07-19
Sidney, NE
| Need suggestions for panel type antennaes
I have been using panel antennas for clients withing closer range of APs. However, I've decided that old dish mounts really work great for CPE. But, the drawback is that the arms are too short to fit a radio(DLB-2300 type) and a standard panel antennae. The antennaes I've been using have a top and bottom mount. I've only been using the bottom mount so the antennae extends past the length of the arm. This would be fine but the antenna tends to droop downwards at the top causing the whole antenna to aim downwards. This works for very close installs but obviously doesn't work for more distant sites. Is there a panel type antenna that mounts with one (1) bracket? I realize I can get longer arms on the DSS mounts, but I have access to a mess of these and wanted to take advantage of that.
Thanks,
Aaron |
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John Galt
Forward, March
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join:2004-09-30
Happy Camp
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13 dB Panel Antenna | 
16 dB Panel Antenna |
»www.highgainantennas.com/13dBi_P···4-13.htm
»www.pacwireless.com/products/PA2···heet.pdf
They are very lightweight but well constructed. The 16 dB panel came with a galvanized bracket rather than the aluminum one listed, but it is very heavy duty...
Quality construction, lightweight, visually pleasing, good performance...two thumbs up.
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Diddy1
join:2003-07-19
Sidney, NE | Excellent, these look like what I'm looking for. 16db should be well more than I would need  Thank you for the reply!
Aaron |
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Chele
join:2003-07-23
| reply to Diddy1
Keep in mind that the antenna on the left will give you problems if you are using LMR400(not the Ultraflex type). There is not much room to bend/flex the cable between the antenna and the post. The antenna has to be mounted at the very top of the post, which is not always possible or the most convenient spot. |
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superdog
I Need A Drink
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join:2001-07-13
Lebanon, PA
| said by Chele  :Keep in mind that the antenna on the left will give you problems if you are using LMR400(not the Ultraflex type). Not to be argumentative , but I have used units like the one pictured, and LMR400 will bend enough to allow the use of that antenna. You have to be VERY CAREFUL when making it bend over and conform, but it is not a hard enough radius to "kink" the copper conductor. 
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gunther_01
Premium
join:2004-03-29
Saybrook, IL | reply to Diddy1
Our 19db panel from pac uses that same aluminum heavy bracket, It is a nice and sturdy but kinda large for some locations antenna. |
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Chele
join:2003-07-23
| reply to superdog
said by superdog : Not to be argumentative , but I have used units like the one pictured, and LMR400 will bend enough to allow the use of that antenna. You have to be VERY CAREFUL when making it bend over and conform, but it is not a hard enough radius to "kink" the copper conductor. Not at all, it's just that I am a wuz. I just don't like the amount of stress on the antenna's connector and the LMR itself. If I can't mount that antenna at the very top of the post, I rather install a different antenna altogether.
Please, always feel free to correct me. Someone used to use this for his signature "I never learned anything from those that agreed with me!" Or something to that effect. |
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PersComp
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join:2005-08-17
Cayce, SC
| said by Chele :"I never learned anything from those that agreed with me!" I like it!! 
Also, you never truly know what is te right way to do something until you have screwed it up every way possible!
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LLigetfa
join:2006-05-15
Fort Frances, ON
| I don't see any issue with it. THere is no reason whatsoever to have to bend the coax to a tight radius and confine the bend between the connector and the mast. Let the coax go beyond the mast perpendicular to it, then loop beyond in a P to gently curve back to become parallel to the mast. You can even fix it to the mast where it crosses at right angles to strain relieve the connector. |
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jdmarti1
Jack
join:2004-06-15
Oilton, OK | Curious question - if you are using a 23xx - why not just buy the unit with the integrated 14dbi antenna? We use them on dish mounts regularly.
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Chele
join:2003-07-23
| reply to LLigetfa
said by LLigetfa :I don't see any issue with it. There is no reason whatsoever to have to bend the coax to a tight radius and confine the bend between the connector and the mast. Let the coax go beyond the mast perpendicular to it, then loop beyond in a P to gently curve back to become parallel to the mast. You can even fix it to the mast where it crosses at right angles to strain relieve the connector. I was uncomfortable with the amount of apparent stress on the antenna's connector and the coax. The antennas I am referring to don't have much space between the connector and the post and it just seems like too much strain. |
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Diddy1
join:2003-07-19
Sidney, NE
| reply to jdmarti1
said by jdmarti1 :Curious question - if you are using a 23xx - why not just buy the unit with the integrated 14dbi antenna? We use them on dish mounts regularly. I wish I would have done this to begin with. I didn't intend on so many folks so close to the APs.
Aaron |
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Keithb
join:2003-09-16
US | reply to Diddy1
Aaron, call Caleb and ask if you can just purchase the antennas as a separate unit. I'm sure they might work a deal with you on that. |
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Diddy1
join:2003-07-19
Sidney, NE
| I didn't think about that. Perhaps I will do just that. Is it easy to install the antennas into the enclosures? I try not to bother them too much cause I've been somewhat a pain in their rear so far
Aaron |
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Keithb
join:2003-09-16
US
| reply to Diddy1
No more of a pain than the rest of us. lol
It's just a matter of 4 plastic screws to attach it to the hinged door, hook up the jumper, IF you are using the 2300 enclosure?
Or did you purchase the newer ones with the new enclosure and just the board? If so, I'm not sure how you'd add it to them. |
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John Galt
Forward, March
Premium
join:2004-09-30
Happy Camp
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LMR-400 on Panel Antenna |
said by Chele :I was uncomfortable with the amount of apparent stress on the antenna's connector and the coax. The antennas I am referring to don't have much space between the connector and the post and it just seems like too much strain. These panel antennas appear to have sufficient clearance on the centerline to accept LMR-400 sized cables with little (if any) stress on the connector.
This is the 13 dB panel...the 16 dB panel connector is offset from the centerline.
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