Sep 19, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

PCTEL to Unveil GNSS L1/L2/L5 Combo Antenna at RSSI

PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI) announced an innovative new antenna that combines precision multi-constellation GNSS with high performance LTE, sub-6 GHz 5G, Bluetooth, and WiFi 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 WiFi.

“Precise timing and tracking information is critical not just for rail, but for a variety of fleet, public safety, and industrial IoT 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 WiFi / Bluetooth connectivity
  • AAR compliant for railway applications
  • IP67 rated design

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

About PCTEL

PCTEL, Inc. is a leading global supplier of antennas and wireless network testing solutions. Founded in 1994, we are currently celebrating our 25th anniversary. PCTEL’s precision antennas are deployed in small cells, enterprise Wi-Fi access points, fleet management and transit systems, and in equipment and devices for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). We offer in-house design, testing, radio integration, and manufacturing capabilities for our customers. PCTEL’s test and measurement tools improve the performance of wireless networks globally, with a focus on LTE, public safety, and emerging 5G technologies. Network operators, neutral hosts, and equipment manufacturers rely on our scanning receivers and testing solutions to analyze, design, and optimize their networks.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.pctel.com/.

PCTEL® and Coach™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCTEL, Inc. © 2019 PCTEL, Inc. All rights reserved.