The antenna is operated at a Vodafone EasyBox 904 LTE. The LTE radio mast is (according to a statement Vodafone) in 4.6 km distance to about 540 m.ü.NN the receiver to about 520 masl In between is mountainous terrain, there is no direct line of sight to the mast. In the garden in front of the antenna are a few deciduous trees and conifers (distance 5-10 m). Test the system in the summer with cloudy weather without rain.
Rating and notes:
With the supplied stub antenna of Easybox was in the top floor apartment of the house (no obstruction from trees) a received signal strength 6-7 bar was nearly achieved irrespective of the place of installation.
With use of these LTE antenna part 10 beams were depending on the orientation up to 9, achieved. Here, in this case, the ideal orientation: horizontal antenna (lettering on the antenna cover "is on the side" in the direction of the signpost.
Vertical alignment costs a bar, viewing direction 90 ° to the transmission tower will cost one to two beams.
In spite of good reception already with the stub antenna I decided to use this external antenna to have as good reception even under unfavorable reception conditions (rain, fog, thunderstorms).
Due to the good reception with the antenna even if it is not fitted to the highest possible point, I will assemble them from weather protection reasons under a roof overhang, so that the cable connectors are not subject to direct rain impact.
In addition, it is advisable to protect with selbstverschweißendem tape the cable connector on the antenna.
I am very happy with the price-performance ratio of the antenna!
