PCTEL Antennas
PCTEL antennas represent the pinnacle of engineering for wireless communication. Designed for performance, built for reliability, and engineered for durability, they fulfill the demands of a spectrum of industries. Whether the application calls for cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, public safety, or industrial communication across reliable industrial IoT networks, PCTEL antennas serve as a key technology to enable the desired outcomes.
PCTEL's antennas deliver uninterrupted service for a host of applications demanding high-performance wireless connectivity under diverse environmental conditions. Whether the antenna is installed as part of a smart grid utility network, mounted on top of a first responder vehicle, or hidden in a communications cabinet to serve an outdoor remote monitoring system, the antenna's rugged construction and reliable signal strength make it a trusted technology on which mission-critical services can depend.
More Information about PCTEL Antennas
PCTEL antennas are built to be field-tough, offering superior protection against a range of environmental challenges. Tests that exceed military standards have confirmed that PCTEL antennas can survive the kinds of heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow that might otherwise destroy wireless communications in the field. Durability and advanced tech—that's what assures reliable communication, even under the most extreme conditions.
FAQs
What are PCTEL antennas used for?
PCTEL antennas are designed for high-performance wireless communication in industrial, transportation, utility, and public safety applications, supporting technologies like 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS for reliable connectivity.
What types of antennas does PCTEL offer?
PCTEL produces a wide range of antennas, including omni-directional, directional, multi-band, MIMO, and low-profile antennas optimized for mobile, fixed, and IoT deployments.
Are PCTEL antennas compatible with 5G networks?
Yes, many PCTEL antennas are built to support 5G NR and sub-6 GHz frequency bands, ensuring high-speed, low-latency connections for next-generation communication systems.
Do PCTEL antennas support GPS or GNSS tracking?
Yes, PCTEL offers antennas with integrated GPS and GNSS (including GLONASS and Galileo) functionality for accurate location tracking in fleet, transportation, and asset management applications.
What is MIMO, and do PCTEL antennas support it?
MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology allows multiple data streams to be transmitted and received simultaneously, increasing speed and reliability — and PCTEL’s MIMO antennas fully support this for LTE, Wi-Fi, and 5G systems.
Antennas: Omni vs Yagi
Yagi Antennas
Yagi Antennas are directional antennas that can transmit and receive data coming from a specific direction (the direction the antenna is facing). Thus, directional antennas must be aimed in the direction of the potential signal transmitter. Aiming the antenna correctly is essential for optimal reception. Knowing the width of the antenna's signal pattern is the best way to ensure optimal aim.
Omni Antennas
Omni Antennas can pick-up signals coming from all directions. They are most commonly used for signal reception over a large area where the potential location of any incoming signal's transmitter varies. Therefore, unlike Yagi antennas, Omni antennas do not need to be pointed in a particular direction. Each specific antenna has a gain rating or dBi (decibel isotropic) number which coincides with the performance of the antenna. The higher the dBi rating, the larger area covered.