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There are many different types of antennas to suit different applications. For instance, there are antennas for portable devices, passenger vehicles, rugged mining and construction vehicles, building infrastructure and high performance GNSS antennas.
Step Global provides an exhaustive range of antennas, covering types such as single and multiband, omnidirectional and directional, embedded, covert, on-glass, in-building, panel, yagi, GNSS, Iridium, MIMO up to 9 elements, bidirectional, timing, whip less, surface mount, pole mount, infrastructure and mobile, rugged and vibration resistant.
We have antennas for use in every industry, and we work with agriculture, banking and financial, cellular, education, government, healthcare, heavy equipment, hospitality, manufacturing, marine, military and defence, mining and construction, public safety, rail, retail, SCADA, telematics, transportation, utilities, oil and gas, and wireless telecom.
Product Code: PCTHPDLTEMIMO-SF
Brand: PCTel
This dual LTE MIMO antenna provides dual LTE coverage in a single low-profile housing. Models with WiFi add-on option are also available. No tune, multiband coverage — LTE and LTE/WiFi options available Optimum RF system efficiency — Uses high performance, low loss cable and high quality connectors Ease of installation or replacement — Metal 1-inch stud mount with slotted jam...
Product Code: PCTHPDLTEWIFI-SF
Brand: PCTel
This dual LTE MIMO antenna provides dual LTE coverage in a single low-profile housing. Models with WiFi add-on option are also available. No tune, multiband coverage — LTE and LTE/WiFi options available Optimum RF system efficiency — Uses high performance, low loss cable and high quality connectors Ease of installation or replacement — Metal 1-inch stud mount with slotted jam...
Product Code: PCTUWB-W
Brand: PCTEL
This PCTEL antenna offers ultra wideband coverage, easy to install design, and top shelf materials to provide maximum durability and performance for mobile communications.
Product Code: PCTHPDLTE-SF-MM
Brand: PCTEL
PCTEL’s dual LTE MIMO antenna provides dual LTE coverage in a single low-profile housing. Models with Wi-Fi add-on option are also available.FeaturesNo tune, multi-band coverage: 4G LTE MIMO; Wi-Fi options availableMetal 1-inch stud mount with slotted jam nut provides single cable exit for easier installation and/or antenna replacementIP67 compliant design provides maximum protection...
Product Code: BOA-LCMGPS-PTNM
Brand: PCTEL
The PCTEL BOALCMTGPS-PTNM 2 690-2700 MHz with GPS multiband antenna series utilizes PCTEL's broadband element technology to achieve superior bandwidth performance. Item Height 20 inches, Item Length 3.25 inches, and Item Width 3.25 inches. Key FeaturesThis platform offers multiband coverage, optional high rejection GPS LNA technology, an easy to install design with top shelf materials...
Product Code: PCTHPDLTE-LTB
Brand: PCTEL
PCTEL’s Max-Matics Trooper antenna provides optimal 4G LTE coverage in a single, low-profile housing. The antenna also incorporates PCTEL’s high rejection GPS technology for optimal performance and support of carrier voice and data networks.FeaturesNo tune, multi-band coverage: dual 4G LTEMetal 3/4-inch stud mount with slotted jam nut provides single cable exit for easier...
Product Code: BMLPVDB700/2500
Brand: PCTEL
The MLPV antennas provide superior pattern coverage for all mobile and fixed applications using UHF frequencies from 406- 512MHZ, 700/800/900MHZ frequencies from 760 to 960MHZ, and PCS/ISM frequencies from 1700 to 2500MHZ.Their patentpending design provides industry leading wideband performance and reliability, with minimum loss and no tuning required. Dual band versions (MLPVDB series) are...
Product Code: GNSS4GBTSM
Brand: PCTel
Built with Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity, this low-profile, multiband GPS antenna is ideal for wireless hotspot applications and mobile or fixed installations requiring voice and data support. It delivers omnidirectional coverage of 4G LTE frequencies plus GPS/GLONASS tracking support. Extremely low-profile housing – minimizes antenna visibility; maximizes overhead clearance Cost-effective...
Product Code: GLLTEWIFI-TB
Brand: PCTel
Multi-Band LTE and Wi-Fi Antenna with High Rejection GPS/GLONASS, Compact Footprint This Trooper antenna provides optimal 4G LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi coverage in a single, low-profile housing. Its compact footprint makes this antenna ideal for installation on surfaces with limited surface space, including vehicular and machine-to- machine applications. The antenna also incorporates...
Product Code: GPSHPMIMO-LTB
Brand: PCTel
Optimal coverage and high rejection in one GPS antenna No tune, multiband coverage — Cellular and WiFi frequencies Low-profile — UV-resistant housing provides maximum overhead clearance Weatherproof — IP67 compliant design provides maximum protection against water or dust ingress Optimum RF system efficiency — Uses high performance, low loss cable and high quality...
Product Code: GNSMB-COV
Brand: PCTel
Multiband coverage for heavy construction applications No tune, multiband coverage – Dual 4G LTE, WiFi and GPS L1/Galileo E1/ GLONASS L1/Beidou B1 frequencies Low profile – Sub 1-inch height (without magnet mount adapter) Withstands severe environmental conditions – IP67 compliant design protects against water or dust ingress Proprietary filtering design – allows...
Product Code: PCTUWB
Brand: PCTEL
This PCTEL antenna offers ultra-wideband coverage, easy to install design, and “top shelf” materials to provide maximum durability and performance for mobile communications.FeaturesNo tune, multi-band coverage: 4G LTE (698MHZ to 6 GHz)Highly efficient, carrier grade design to support modern voice/data mobile networksMetal 3/4-inch stud mount with slotted jam nut provides single...
An antenna, also known as an aerial, is a tuned physical element to match a specific frequency range. Antennas either capture or transmit electromagnetic energy in the form of a radio signal. The simplest form of antenna is a length of wire. Where the length is equivalent to a RF signal wavelength, then the wire will match that frequency and receive the signal. The signal is then passed into an RF receiver. Because it is not practical to have long lengths of wire, then more compact physical elements are used. One version is to use copper wire trace on a circuit board, and the other is to use a ceramic patch antenna. A combination of both can be used to create a combined antenna which can receive/transmit over different frequency bands by using the different elements.
Some antennas are known as passive antennas. These do not have any active components such as amplifiers. Passive antennas are typically radiating antennas for transmitting RF signals.
Active antennas have amplifiers and filters built-in with the antenna element. These are antennas that typically receive weak signals. An example of these are satellite navigation antennas due to the very weak signal strength and noisy environment.
One of the most important aspects to consider when choosing an antenna is which frequency bands you need to cover.
Some examples of the frequency bands available from Step Global are:
Bluetooth (2.4 GHz), Cellular + WiFi, Cellular 3G (850 MHz/1900 MHz), Cellular 4G (700 MHz, 1700 - 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz and 2500 - 2700 MHz), Cellular 5G (600 MHz - 6 GHz), Cellular CBRS/5G NR (3300 MHz-4200 MHz), Cellular LTE (700 MHz / 900MHz), FirstNet (758 - 798 MHz), GNSS (B1 - 1559-1591 MHz), GNSS (E1 - 1575.420 MHz), GNSS (G1 - 1589.0625-1605.375 MHz), GNSS (G2 - 1242.9375-1248.625 MHz), GNSS (G3 - 1201 MHz), GNSS (L1 - 1575.42 MHz), GNSS (L2 - 1227.6 MHz), GNSS (L5 - 1176.45 MHz), GNSS + Cellular, GNSS + Cellular + WiFi, GNSS + WiFi, GNSS/GPS, Iridium (1616–1626.5 MHz), LoRa/ISM/SRM (806-960 MHz), Lowband/Amateur Radio (27- 60MHz), RFID (806- 960), UHF (380-520 MHz), VHF (132-174 MHz), WiFi (2.4 GHz, 5&6 GHz)
Step Global are authorised distributors of the world’s leading antenna brands. We have strong relationships with brands that you can trust, such as Mobile Mark, Trimble, Protempis, Multiband, Maxtena, Sanav, Harxon and GPS Source.
Step Global provides both basic and complex customisation of antennas.
Basic customisation of antennas covers cable type and length, and connector types. For this type of customisation, there is no minimum order quantity required.
For complex antenna customisation where an antenna must be engineered to meet an agreed specification, there is a minimum order quantity required. Our team can work with you to find a solution for your custom antenna requirements.
The Step Global team has over 60 years of experience in RF design and applications. We assist our customers in a range of services such as site surveys right through to diagnosing and rectifying performance issues. Our Australian-based application engineering team can work with any industry we sell our products into.
We are a stocking distributor on most popular line items, and we will work with our customers to ensure that they are covered for all key projects and applications.
If you are unsure of which antenna to choose or you would like to discuss your project further, contact the Step Global team on + 61 3 9551 7334 or email sales@stepglobal.com.
