Panorama is a UK-based electronics company specializing in antennas for a wide variety of uses, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
Panorama offers a vast diversity of options for general use as well as for specific applications.
This entry covers Panorama's various lines of low-profile puck-style combination antennas that can provide LTE/5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS in a compact package suitable for mobile use on vehicles including RV's, vans, and even boats.
Product Variations
Most models are available in a black or white housing. The black models have a "B" at the end of the alpha portion of the model number. Additionally, some antennas have different cabling and connector options. You'll need to check the Panorama website and vendors to see what is available for a specific line.
2 x 2 Cellular Antenna (will support a 2 X 2 Cellular Modem)
- Great White
- Shark-Fin
- Bat
2 x 2 Cellular Antenna (will support a 4 X 4 or (2) 2 X 2 Cellular Modems)
- Mako
- Low Profile Dome
- Dual Shark-Fin
Great White
The "Great White" line combines MIMO cellular antennas with 2x2 MIMO cellular plus optional GPS/GNSS and optional 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 or 6x6 MIMO 2.4 & 5.0GHz Wi-Fi.
LTE Version Specifications
- Model:
- LPMM-7-27: Includes just the cellular 2x2 MIMO antennas.
- LPMM-7-27-24-58: Includes the cellular 2x2 MIMO and Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO antennas.
- LGMM-7-27: Includes the cellular 2x2 MIMO and GPS antennas.
- LGMM-7-27-24-58: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO and GPS.
- LGMTM-7-27-24-58: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 3x3 MIMO, and GPS.
- LGMQM-7-27-45-28: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 4x4 MIMO, and GPS.
- Form Factor: Dome
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 2x2 MIMO
- Frequency Range: 698 - 2700 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: CS29, 16' (x 2, 3,4 or 5)
- Connector: SMA Male
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 2.4 x 6.7 (diameter) inches
- Weight: 3.7 pounds
- Mounting Options: Surface (or magnet)
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain:
- 698 - 960 MHz: 2.3 dBi
- 1700 - 2700 MHz: 5 dBi
- 2.4/4.9 - 6.0 GHz: 2 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $285 - $315
5G/Band-71 Version Specifications
- Model:
- LPMM-6-60: Includes just the cellular 2x2 MIMO antennas.
- LPMDM-6-60-24-58: Includes the cellular 2x2 MIMO and Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO antennas.
- LGMM-6-60: Includes the cellular 2x2 MIMO and GPS antennas.
- LGMDM-6-60-24-58: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO and GPS.
- LGMTM-6-60-24-58: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 3x3 MIMO, and GPS.
- LGMQM-6-60-24-58: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 4x4 MIMO, and GPS.
- LGMHM-6-60-24-58: Includes cellular 2x2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 6X6 MIMO, and GPS.
- Form Factor: Dome
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 2x2 MIMO
- Frequency Range: 617MHz - 6000MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Varies
- Connector: Varies
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 2.95 x 6.9 (diameter) inches
- Weight: 3.7 pounds
- Mounting Options: Surface (or magnet)
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain:
- 617-960 MHz: 5 dBi
- 1700 - 3800 MHz: 9 dBi
- 4900 - 6000 MHz: 10 dBi
- 2.4-7.2 GHz: 8-10 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $248 - $385
Mako
The Mako series is available in a variety of combinations and can combine up to an 11-in-1 combination with 4x4 MIMO cellular, 6x6 MIMO Wi-Fi, and GPS in a single package, Various antenna combinations are offered.
All versions come with 4x4 MIMO cellular that provides coverage for all North American sub-6GHz cellular frequencies (617-960/1710-6000MHz).
Wi-Fi options include no Wi-Fi antennas, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, or 6x6 Wi-Fi antennas providing both 2.4 & 5.0/7.2GHz coverage.
Although the Mako is designed as a 4x4 MIMO antenna, it can be utilized as two 2x2 MIMO antennas supporting two modems provided the modems do not operate concurrently. The Mako datasheet explains:
"This antenna is not intended for use with a router that has 2 SIMs to provide concurrent or aggregated data operation, as there is not sufficient isolation between the MiMo pairs."
The Mako series is omnidirectional and available in a black or white enclosure.
Specifications
- Model: Mako (varies)
- Form Factor: Dome
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements:
- Cellular - 4x4 MIMO
- Wi-Fi - None, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 6x6 MIMO
- GPS - Optional
- Frequency Range: 617MHz - 6000MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: RG174, 1'
- Connector:
- Cellular - SMA-Male
- Wi-Fi - SMA-Female
- GPS - FME-Female
- Dimensions (H x L X W): 3.1 x 7.1 (diameter) inches
- Weight: Not Specified
- Mounting Options: Roof Mount
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain:
- Cellular - 3.2-9 dBi
- Wi-Fi - 9 dBi
- GPS - 26 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Has internal ground plane, but ground plane recommended for best performance
- Retail Price: $450 - $535
Low-Profile Dome
The Panorama Low-Profile series are not 5G rated and don't support Band-71, but it is one antenna line that Cradlepoint certifies for use with their routers. It is also appropriate for use with other routers like Peplink.
All versions include 4x4 MIMO cellular supporting 698-960/1710-3800MHz and GPS. Options of 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 Wi-Fi antennas providing both 2.4GHz and 5GHz extending capabilities were available, but it seems only 4x4 Wi-Fi edition is easily available (the 9-in-1 version).
It can be used with dual 2x2 MIMO modem setups, however, it's not recommended by the manufacturer for simultaneous use.
Specifications
- Model: Varies
- Form Factor: Dome
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: LTE: 4x4 MIMO, Wi-Fi: 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 MIMO, GPS
- Frequency Range: 698MHz - 3800MHz Cellular, 2.4/4.9GHz - 6GHz Wi-Fi
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: 4x Double Shielded RG58, 16', 4x Double Shielded Solid Core, 16', 1x RG58, 16'
- Connector: SMA
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 2 x 7 (diameter) inches
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Mounting Options: Roof mount
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain: 5 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $515 (9-in-1 version)
Shark-Fin
Panorama offers several types of "shark fin" combination antenna form factors - the most current models use the "Sharkee" branding.
The various shark-fin options only come in 2x2 MIMO configurations for cellular, with options for up to 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi and GPS depending on the line.
Most are intended to provide an "OEM" look for use on vehicles but are suitable for other applications.
Most require or are optimized to use a ground plane.
Specifications
- Models: "Sharkee" LPAM, LGAM
- Form Factor: Dome
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 2x2 MIMO Cellular, up to 4x4 MIMO Wi-Fi plus GPS
- Frequency range:
- 698MHz - 3800MHz
- The SHKG-6-60 model supports sub-6GHz 5G (617-960/1710-6000MHz)
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Varies
- Connectors: Varies
- Dimensions (H x L x W): Varies
- Weight: 0.75 pounds
- Mounting Options: Roof mount
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain: Varies
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $48 - $350
Dual Shark-Fin
The Dual Shark-Fin is the newest 4x4 MIMO LTE with 600-6000MHz range, and this antenna can be configured with up to a 15-in-1 solution, adding up to 6x6 MiMo Wi-Fi 6e, and up to 4x GPS.
Specifications
- Models: "Sharkee" GPSD4-6-60
- Form Factor: Dome
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 4x4 MIMO Cellular 4G/5G, up to 6x6 MIMO Dual band Wi-Fi (which supports Wi-Fi 6E), it can include up to 4x active antennas for GPS
- Frequency Range:
- 4G/5G - 5dBi 617-960MHz, 8dBi 1427-4200MHz, 9dBi 4900-6000MHz
- Wi-Fi - 7dBi 2396-2485MHz, 11dBi 4900-7200MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Varies
- Connectors: Varies
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 3.2 x 9.96 x 5.56 inches
- Weight: 0.75 pounds
- Mounting Options: Roof Mount
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain:
- Cellular - 5-9 dBi
- Wi-Fi - 7-11 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $345
Bat
The BAT series of combination antennas differ from the other antennas due to its unusual design. Instead of mounting on the exterior roof of a vehicle, the bat series of antennas is designed to be mounted on or under a vehicle dashboard. It can, however, be mounted on any non-conductive surface.
There are two lines - the older Bat series that supports most LTE bands and a new series that supports the full sub-6GHz frequency range to include 600MHz for Bands 71 and n71.
All variations include 2x2 MIMO cellular and GPS with optional Wi-Fi configurations up to 2x2 MIMO.
Specifications
- Model: BAT Series
- Form Factor: Panel
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 2x2 MIMO (Cellular)
- Frequency Range (Cellular):
- 4G Models: 698-960/1710-3800MHz
- Sub-6GHz Models: 617-960/1710-6000MHz
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Cable Type & Length:
- Cellular - CS29 or CS32, 9.84'
- Wi-Fi - CS32, 9.84'
- GPS - RG-174, 9.84'
- Connector: SMA or FAKRA
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 8.4 x 3.0 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: Not Specified
- Mounting Options: Adhesive
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Frequency Range/Gain:
- Cellular - 2 - 7 dBi
- Wi-Fi - 4 - 6 dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $119
News, Videos, & Status
We received a 5-in-1 low-profile and a Bat series in 2019 and briefly tested both.
We now currently testing the Mako model. Members can following along in our testing forum:
Testing In Progress: Mako Low Profile Dome Combination Antennas by Panorama
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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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