The Parsec Akita is an omnidirectional 4x4 MIMO panel antenna that supports sub-6GHz 5G cellular frequencies and Band 71, with the option for a GPS antenna.
Parsec Technologies is a Texas-based company that specializes in high-end antennas for a variety of applications. Their product line primarily consists of combination antennas that support cellular (LTE and sub 6 GHz 5G), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS in a variety of form factors.
The base Parsec model comes with either 1 or 15-foot cable lengths with either SMA-Male or N. There is also an Akita Lite model which comes with a 6-foot cable for interior cabinet installations.
Akita
Akita
Specifications
Models:
- PRO4A4L01W (SMA - 1 foot cables)
- PRO4A4L15W (SMA - 15 foot cables)
- PRO4A4L01W-NF (N - 1 foot cables)
- Form Factor: Panel
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 4x Cellular
- Frequency Range: 600MHz - 6 GHz
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Cable Type & Length: LSR240 1 foot, or LSR240 15 feet depending on model
- Connector: SMA Male or N Connector depending on model
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 9.5 x 15.5 x 1.4 inches
- Weight: Not Specified
- Mounting Options: Wall Mount; Optional Pole Mount Available
- Outdoor Rated: Yes, IP54
- Frequency Range / Gain: 4.5-6 dBi
- Special Features / Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $349
Akita Lite
Akita Lite
Specifications
- Models:
- PRO4AL4L01W (SMA - 1 foot cables)
- PRO4AL4L15W (SMA - 15 foot cables)
- PRO4AL4L01W-NF (N - 1 foot cables)
- Form Factor: Panel
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 4x Cellular
- Frequency Range: 600MHz - 6 GHz
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Cable Type & Length: LSR200 1 foot, or LSR200 15 feet depending on model
- Connector: SMA Male or N Connector depending on model
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 9.5 x 15.5 x 1.4 inches
- Weight: Not Specified
- Mounting: Wall Mount; Optional Pole Mount Available
- Outdoor Rated: Yes, IP54
- Frequency Range / Gain: 2-5 dBi
- Special Features / Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $289
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