The McGill 7.5 dBi Antenna is a professional-grade omni-directional antenna, precisely tuned for the 868 MHz ISM band, making it perfect for LoRaWAN® gateways and Helium (EU868) hotspots. It offers a balanced combination of gain and beamwidth, making it ideal for both urban and rural deployments where consistent 360° coverage is required.
With a weather-resistant fiberglass enclosure, industrial N-Type Female connector, and rugged mounting hardware, the 7.5 dBi antenna is engineered for long-term outdoor use in a wide range of IoT and LPWAN applications.
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💡 Key Features
📶 Frequency Range – 860–880 MHz (EU868 ISM Band)
📡 Gain – 7.5 dBi omni-directional radiation pattern
📏 Beamwidth – 360° Horizontal / ~15° Vertical
🔧 Connector – N-Type Female
📏 Length – Approx. 60 cm
🌧️ Weatherproof Enclosure – IP65-rated for outdoor installations
🔩 Mounting Kit Included – Pole mounting bracket with U-bolts
📏 VSWR ≤ 1.5 – Low reflection and efficient power transfer
🛠️ Heavy-Duty Construction – Fiberglass tube and stainless-steel elements
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🛠 Applications
📡 LoRaWAN® Gateways – Extend coverage in all directions with high consistency
🪙 Helium Hotspots – Boost signal and optimize rewards in semi-urban areas
🏙️ Smart Cities – Ideal for dense sensor networks and mesh coverage
🌾 Smart Agriculture – Reliable signal delivery across open fields
🏠 Residential & Commercial IoT – Rugged and easy to install antenna for rooftops
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📦 Package Includes
- 1 × McGill 7.5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (EU868)
- 1 × Mounting Bracket & U-Bolts
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1 × Quick Start Guide
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📥 Product Downloads
- Antenna Type: Omni-directional Fiberglass Antenna
- Gain: 7.5 dBi
- Frequency Band: EU868 MHz (863-870 MHz)
- Polarization: Vertical
- Horizontal Beamwidth: 360° (omnidirectional)
- VSWR: ≤1.5:1 (typical)
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Connector Type: N-Female
- Mounting: Pole or wall mounting (mounting kit included)
- Ingress Protection: IP67 (Outdoor use)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Material: High-quality fiberglass radome
- Additional Features: Moderate-high gain, reliable long-range communication, weatherproof construction, ideal for LoRaWAN® gateways, Helium (HNT) mining, IoT networks, smart agriculture, urban and rural deployments