PCTEL unveils GNSS L1/L2/L5 combo antenna at RSSI

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PCTEL Inc. has released an antenna that combines precision multi-constellation GNSS with high-performance LTE, sub-6 GHz 5G, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Coach II antenna with GNSS L1/L2/L5 is designed to provide greater precision and reliability for advanced rail communications systems, enabling everything from next-generation positive train control (PTC) to passenger Wi-Fi.

“Precise timing and tracking information is critical not just for rail, but for a variety of fleet, public safety, and industrial IoT [internet of things] applications,” said Rishi Bharadwaj, PCTEL’s chief operating officer. “PCTEL’s antenna technology enables our customers to deploy new technologies with confidence,” added Bharadwaj.

The new antenna features:

• Global multi-GNSS compatibility: 1150-290 MHz (GPS L2/L5; Galileo E5A/E5B/E6; GLONASS L2/L3; BEIDOU B2/B3); 1500-615 MHz (GPS L1; Galileo E1; GLONASS L1; BEIDOU B1/B1-2)
• Dual-port 4G LTE / sub-6 GHz 5G NR
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi / Bluetooth connectivity
• AAR compliant for railway applications
• IP67-rated design

PCTEL is displaying its Coach II antenna with GNSS L1/L2/L5 on Sept. 22-24 at RSSI C&S Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minn. It is available to order now for shipment in early November using part #GL125-DLTEMIMO.