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## **RFELA-3/5X9** 

902-928MHz – 5.8dBi Fiberglass Omnidirectional High Gain Outdoor Antenna for LoRa, LoRaWAN / LongFi and ISM applications 

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## **Features** 

- ✓ High gain 5.8dBi for 915MHz band 

- ✓ High efficiency vertical polarized monopole 

- ✓ Robust hermetic fiberglass construction for outdoor usage 

- ✓ Include easy to install mechanical support 

- ✓ CE RoHS certified 

## **Specification** 

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## **Antenna VSWR** 

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## **Antenna Gain** 

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## **Antenna Efficiency** 

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## **Antenna Radiation Pattern** 

Vertical and Horizontal radiation pattern 916MHz center frequency. 

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## **Antenna Mechanical Specifications** 

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## **Antenna Support Mechanical Specifications** 

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## **Included Cable** 

This antenna model includes a 1mt low loss cable, matching the N antenna connector with a RP-SMA Male connector. 

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||**Mating Cycles**<br>> 500|
||**Conductor Material**<br>Copper|
||**Binder Material**<br>Aluminum/PE Tape|
||**Braid Material**<br>Tinned copper wire|
||**Operation Temperature**<br>-40°C to +65°C|



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## **Antenna Assembly** 

This antenna is designed to be assembled over a vertical support in 90◦ vertical position. 

Follow below indications for optimal performance of your antenna setup. 

- 1) Install on a clear location with 360 degrees open area, otherwise coverage is lower and signals may be significantly distorted, providing very poor coverage. 

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- Avoid out-of-phase Install in a clear location self interference by with clear signal path in reflected signal and all directions obstructed path 

- 2) If the antenna is installed on a location with metallic objects nearby, make sure the antenna is always above such objects and as far as possible. Metallic objects and surfaces negatively impact in antenna VSWR and signal reflections. 

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- 3) Provide solid mast assembly using included antenna support 

For correct mast/pole assembly, the metallic support must fully contact the metallic antenna support sleeve, not the fiber glass body. 

Follow image examples for correct assembly. 

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