What is the advantages/purpose of the release of the new sector antenna versus the old design? From looking at the photos of it, it doesn't appear that it would have as good of back shielding as the original antennas but the data sheet shows it has a better f/b ratio so I assume I am mistaken?
Also, is there a mechanical datasheet on the Smart Antenna? The only sheet I can find doesn't show gain or pattern.
the new sector is 5 points better FTB, also sakid said it has better Null fill which smooths the radation patern more evenly over the directed area.
5 more point FTB is pretty awesome.
its also very rounded which does reduce its wind loading footprint, i don't know how much though. (they are small and easy to handle too.)
The new sector is also quite a bit higher gain (18dbi, vs 14/15dbi). It actually looks like a really nice antenna, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on some.
Brad-A,
Shoot me an email and I'd be happy to provide some additional information on ePMP 2000. gkellner@converge-tech.com.
Designed for anywhere between 90 and 120deg apps. One last thing to mention is that the new antenna is designed to have the BSA mount directly to it. If you use a 3rd party antenna with the 2000, and you want to use the BSA, you'll have to McGyver the mounting plate on the BSA. EDIT: This just in... ePMP2000 AP and BSA will each have their own direct pole mount included.
@Brad-A wrote:
What is the advantages/purpose of the release of the new sector antenna versus the old design? From looking at the photos of it, it doesn't appear that it would have as good of back shielding as the original antennas but the data sheet shows it has a better f/b ratio so I assume I am mistaken?
Also, is there a mechanical datasheet on the Smart Antenna? The only sheet I can find doesn't show gain or pattern.
There's some patterns on the spec sheet at: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/resources/epmp-sector-antenna/
@Alex Marcham wrote:There's some patterns on the spec sheet at: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/resources/epmp-sector-antenna/
That is the spec sheet and patterns for the epmp sector. I was asking for spec sheet on the Smart Antenna.
@Brad-A wrote:
@Alex Marcham wrote:There's some patterns on the spec sheet at: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/resources/epmp-sector-antenna/
That is the spec sheet and patterns for the epmp sector. I was asking for spec sheet on the Smart Antenna.
I am guessing that radiation patterns don't exist for a receive only antenna.... They don't radiate so how could it be measured?
I would think there would be some pattern because they said it is best to use them as a 90 degree sector. It would also be interesting to see the gain? I'm surprised this info was left off the spec sheet.