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1.Introduction

The FW.90 is a flexible cellular whip antenna with IP67 housing. It has a wide response

and high peak gain. Ideal for outdoor environments which require high gain, on both

lower and upper bands. It's unique characteristic is it has stable above 2dBi peak gain on

all five common 2G/3G GSM/CDMA cellular bands used worldwide (when attached to a

30cm*30cm metal plate). The antenna radiates best attached to a metal plate but it can

still perform without as evidenced by the table below.

For a waterproof integration to a metal box a waterproof panel mount SMA connector or

cable assembly can be provided. TNC and N type antenna versions also available.

The FW.90 can be used with a Wall Mounting Bracket, and we have designed an L Shaped

Bracket for use with the Whip Antenna, the part number for this option is WM.90.

A305111. Testing of the whip antenna on the bracket, in free-space, and on a reference

ground-plane has been done to show the benefit of the L-bracket.

This antenna delivers wider coverage areas and more reliable connections for

professional customers in the automotive, industrial industries. The whip is made up of

a flexible inner steel core covered by TPU so extremely resistant to collisions and

maintaining its original shape and RF performance. The whip and the connection

internally to the bracket is completely IP67 waterproof.

The bracket allows complete concealment of the cable for a more secure integration and

cleaner installation. The cable can also be routed out of the back wall of the bracket into

the interior of the mounting wall for added security against vandalism. The standard

version comes with 3M extremely low loss CFD200 (0.3dB against 0.7dB for RG58) to

allow for flexibility of placement.

Customized frequency and gain versions can be supplied.