Product Description
By default, the BaseStation comes with an omnidirectional antenna that receives and transmits signals equally in all directions, making it great for short-range general use. For long-range missions, a directional antenna can greatly boost communication range by focusing the signal towards the BlueBoat.
| Antenna | Panel Antenna | Yagi Antenna |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Practical Communication Range at Sea Level¹ | 500 m | 800 m |
| Gain | 13 dBi | 17 dBi |
| Frequency |
2.4–2.5 GHz 5.15–5.85 GHz |
2.4–2.483 GHz |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | < 2.0 : 1 | < 1.5 : 1 |
| Horizontal Beamwidth | 40°, 41° | 25° |
| Vertical Beamwidth | 35°, 33° | 24° |
| Nominal Impedance | 50 Ohm | 50 Ohm |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions (Length × Width × Height) | 140 × 120 × 39 mm | 896 × 83 mm |
| Weight | 454 g | 458 g |
| Cable Length | NA | 240 mm |
| Connector Type | N-Type female (male adapter included) |
N-Type female (male adapter included) |
¹ See Tested Range table for more information.
Tested Range
| Tested Range – United States Settings | Tested Range – ETSI Settings | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Antenna Range (m) |
Panel Antenna Range (m) |
Panel Antenna % Increase |
Yagi Antenna Range (m) |
Yagi Antenna % Increase |
Stock Antenna Range (m) |
Panel Antenna Range (m) |
Panel Antenna % Increase |
Yagi Antenna Range (m) |
Yagi Antenna % Increase |
|
| Average | 498 | 905 | 80% | 1117 | 123% | 332 | 490 | 46% | 623 | 90% |
* Data was collected under the following conditions:
– Calm sea state
– Low to medium signal interference
– 3 to 10 meters of BaseStation elevation
