Selecting an Antenna

Wilson offers a variety of different antennas to suit any application. They also manufacture variations of the same antenna style with different mount and connector options. This allows for a highly custom and specialized system. The most important variables to consider when selecting an antenna are:

• Permanence vs. Portability
• Frequency
• Connector

Permenance vs. Portability

How your repeater system will be used will decide what type of mount fits best. Since most Wilson amplifiers can be used both at home and in vehicles, some users prefer an antenna that is easy to move from the car to the home. A magnet mount antenna works best in this scenario, especially when paired with a suction cup window mount for home use.



Suction Cup Window Mount

Commercial users and those looking for a more permanent and flush mounted vehicle installation would use an NMO style mount. A small hole is drilled in the roof or trunk lid of the vehicle, and the coax is routed through and hidden within the vehicle's headliner. This keeps your equipment functional, and out of the way.



NMO Mount

Frequency

While most Wilson antennas are Dual Band and compatible with all carriers (including NEXTEL/iDEN), some are frequency specific. Yagi antennas are precisely tuned to the frequency the carrier uses in order to work more efficiently.



1800-1990 MHz (PCS) Yagi

Connectors

Connector type is the least important aspect of the antenna, but must be taken into consideration. While almost all Wilson antennas use an FME style connector, some use SMA and N connectors. You can make any of these connector types work with the correct adapter.