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Laird Technologies' has introduced its adjustable beam width, four-sector WiMAX base station antenna that supports any WiMAX application between 3.3 GHz and 3.7 GHz. The antenna offers customers the functionality of four, single-sector, ETSI CS2-compliant antennas in one antenna, adjustable across four sector shapes, 45, 60, 90 and 120 degrees.

The antenna design follows Laird Technologies’ established history of designing and developing high-performance antennas in package sizes that set new industry standards and measures 715 mm x 181 mm x 83 mm thereby presenting a low wind load profile.

Sector adjustments are made via fasteners at the base of the antenna reshaping the backplane and changing the sector shape. These adjustments can be made without having to access the antenna housing allowing for quick and efficient site testing and installation. Most antennas allowing backplane adjustment require access to the antenna housing. This exposes the antenna to potential damage and moisture contamination after reassembly and makes field adjustment a risky and time-consuming process.

Typical gain is specified at 17.7, 16.5, 15 and 14 dBi respectively. The antennas are provided with adjustable down-tilt mounting hardware and are readily available for shipment. The MSRP for this product is $395.00.