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The McGill 8.5 dBi Directional Panel Antenna is a passive RF antenna for compatible 868 MHz LoRaWAN gateways and Helium hotspots. Its documented frequency range is 850–875 MHz.
The directional pattern concentrates coverage toward the selected sector and requires correct alignment. The vertical half-power beamwidth is 68° ±5°. Coverage depends on antenna placement, terrain and coaxial cable losses.
💡 Key Features
- Manufacturer reference: MM-ANT-FP-868-8.5DBI-MCGILL
- Gain: 8.5 dBi
- Horizontal / vertical HPBW: 68° ±5° / 68° ±5°
- RF connector: N-Type Female
- Dimensions: 180 × 140 × 43 mm
- Weight: 0.6 kg
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- Mounting bracket: Included
🛠 Applications
Fixed LoRaWAN gateway and compatible hotspot antenna installations for smart cities, agricultural monitoring and industrial IoT networks.
📦 Supplied Items
Antenna and mounting bracket. RF cable, adapters and gateway are separate components.
📥 Manufacturer Documentation
- Manufacturer: McGill Microwave Systems
- Manufacturer reference: MM-ANT-FP-868-8.5DBI-MCGILL
- Type: Directional panel / sector antenna
- Frequency range: 850–875 MHz
- Gain: 8.5 dBi
- Horizontal half-power beamwidth: 68° ±5°
- Vertical half-power beamwidth: 68° ±5°
- Electrical tilt: 0°
- Polarisation: Vertical
- Input impedance: 50 Ω
- VSWR: ≤1.5
- Maximum RF input power: 50 W
- RF connector: N-Type Female
- Lightning protection construction: DC ground
- Dimensions: 180 × 140 × 43 mm
- Weight: 0.6 kg
- Radome material: Fiberglass
- Colour: Grey
- Rated wind speed: 200 km/h
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- Mounting bracket: Included
- IP rating: Not specified in the manufacturer's datasheet
Shipping Policy
We provide worldwide shipping using only tracked shipping services. Currently all our international shipments are performed by TNT Express and FedEx. Local shipments to Greece are performed either directly from us or using local shipping couriers (i.e. ELTA Courier).
We ship products within 1-3 days after the order is placed. You will be notified by email when your order is dispatched and you will receive the relevant shipment tracking number which you can use to track your shipment.
Shipment Tracking
You can use the following links to track your order using the provided tracking number in the case of international orders.
Orders shipped with TNT Express: TNT Tracking
Orders shipped with FedEx: FedEX Tracking
General Return Policy
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at info@invibit.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
For any further information, help and support regarding the shipping and/or return process you can contact us at:
Email: info@invibit.com
Telephone: +30 210 421 2380