This RV antenna is bundled with the specific adapter cable needed for the Sierra Wireless 250U. When adding this antenna to your shopping cart the correct adapter will be added as well, along with a tip sheet. The adapter added with this antenna plugs into the antenna port on your modem/phone (not sure where your device's antenna port is? See Where is My Antenna Port?). THE NECESSARY ADAPTER CABLE TO CONNECT TO YOUR Sierra Wireless 250U IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR SHOPPING CART WHEN YOU ADD THIS ANTENNA.
Fast Facts about this Product:
- This antenna is best for: RV users who like the idea of the through-roof mount (as opposed to mounting the antenna on the ladder/mirror and running a cable in)
- Compatibility: 700-800 / 824-894 / 880-960 / 1850-1990mhz frequencies - 1xRTT (Sprint/Verizon 2G), EVDO/EVDO Rev-A (Sprint/Verizon 3G), LTE (Verizon/AT&T 4G), EDGE (AT&T/T-Mobile 2G), HSPA (AT&T 3G), HSPA+ (AT&T "4G"). T-Mobile 3G and 4G only where 1900mhz is being used (T-Mobile also uses the 1700mhz and 2100mhz bands in some areas; this antenna will NOT help in those cases). Does NOT work for Sprint 4G WiMAX.
- Height: 18" tall
- Cable: 13.5' of RG-58 cable hardwired to the antenna; extension cables sold separately.
- Ground Plane: The Shorty Antenna uses included radials as a built-in ground plane.
- Weatherproof? Yes, this antenna is designed for exterior use.
- Mounting Requirements: The Shorty RV antenna requires that you drill a hole in the top of your RV/bus/coach to install it. The included 5/8" x 7" all-thread mounting rod spans the distance between the RV's roof and insulation/headliner/interior panel and can be cut for various mounting depths or removed completely for flange mounting (requires additional 7/16-20 nut).
- Portability: This antenna is designed to be permanently mounted through the roof of an RV and is not portable.
Do a site survey before buying this product! Before buying any signal boosting equipment for a fixed location (i.e. non-mobile applications), we strongly recommend doing a site survey first to determine whether an antenna/amplifier will help your signal and performance. This simple testing will help you determine what you need and save you the money and hassle of buying the wrong equipment! Start here: Will an Antenna/Amplifier Help Me?
The below picture shows where you'll connect the adapter cable from the antenna to your Sierra Wireless 250U: