The classic 4" tall magnet mount mini antenna that comes bundled with most older weBoost mobile boosters vehicle kits, is actually an overall relatively solid performer.
We lovingly refer to it as 'the Stubby'.
The small unobtrusive size makes it easy to mount on magnetic surfaces. For non-metal surfaces (such as an RV's roof) a ground plane does need to be provided.
In June 2020, weBoost began shipping a new Drive Magnetic Antenna with the Drive Reach and Sleek antenna kits. However, the Stubby remains an available option and is still sold by weBoost and other vendors.
The antenna comes in three variations where only the cable and connector is different.
Specifications
- Model: 301126 , 301113, 311215
- Form Factor: Mast
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: Single
- Frequency Range: 700 - 2170 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length:
- 301126: LMR100 / 10'
- 301113: RG-174 / 12.5'
- 311215: LMR100 / 10'
- Connector:
- 301126: SMA Male
- 301113: FME Female
- 311215: SMB
- Internal Ground Plane: No
- Dimensions (H x L x W):
- 301126: 4.18 inches
- 301113: 4.18 inches
- 311215: 3.4 x 1.96 diameter inches (shark-fin style)
- Weight: 2.5 ounces
- Mounting Options: Magnetic
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain:
- 700-800 Mhz: 1.7 dBi
- 824 - 894 Mhz: 2.1 dBi
- 880 - 960 Mhz: 0.5 dBi
- 1710 - 1880 Mhz: 2.2 dBi
- 1850 - 1990 Mhz: 3.1 dBi
- 2110 - 2170 Mhz: 1.4 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Requires Metal Ground Plane. SMA-Male and FME-Female connector type are still offered as the original "Stubby", but the SMB Connector is the small shark-fin style.
- Retail Price: $18.99 - $29.99
News, Videos, & Status
We have tested this antenna in a variety of situations, both in use with a weBoost booster, and in various antenna-only configurations.
We utilize this antenna as our reference antenna for our antenna signal analyzer testing, so we have a LOT of experience with it.
Here is some of our member and MIA-exclusive testing with the Stubby.
- Andy's Test Lab (Antenna Testing Forum)
- Cellular Booster Intensive (Summer/Fall 2019)
- Cellular Signal MIMO Antenna Field Testing (Spring 2019)
- Cellular Signal Enhancing Field Testing Results (2nd Quarter 2017)
- Cellular Signal Enhancing Field Testing Results (1st Quarter 2017)
- Cellular Signal Enhancing Field Testing Results (Late 2016)
- Cellular Antenna Field Testing Results (Spring 2016)
News Stories
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Cellular antennas can be a vital part of your signal enhancing strategy to get a better signal, and thus better cellular data performance. They come in many shapes, sizes and varieties.
They can be used directly connected to your mobile hotspots or cellular embedded routers, or they might connect to your cellular booster. They come in omni-directional vs directional, single vs MIMO, and might support different frequency bands. They come in combination antennas with Wi-Fi and GPS.
But most importantly, is your installation options on your RV or boat.
So before choosing an antenna, be sure to understand all of these variables - and keep in mind that there likely isn't a single 'one size fits all' solution here. You may need to make compromises, or even have speciality antennas for challenging signal areas.
We recommend starting with our Guide to Selecting Antennas, and then moving on to our other guides addressing related topics:
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