{"product_id":"blackhawk-trucker-edge-compact-4g-antenna","title":"Blackhawk Trucker Edge Compact 4G Antenna, 4\/6dBi, 68cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact 4G Vehicle Antenna, 4\/6dBi, 68cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e black finish, 4m fitted coax with SMA male connector (SKU ANT-BH-OM-205B). Mounting bracket sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDropping calls halfway between jobs? The Blackhawk Trucker Edge Compact is a 68cm ruggedised fibreglass 4G antenna built for utes, trucks and service vehicles that spend their day in fringe coverage. It delivers 4dBi gain on the low bands and 6dBi on the upper bands, covering 698 to 960MHz and 1710 to 2170MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a network-approved booster like the Cel-Fi ROAM R41 and you give your team a far better chance of holding calls and data on rural Bay of Plenty roads, forestry blocks and back-country runs. Less height than the full-size Trucker Edge, most of the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4dBi low-band and 6dBi upper-band gain\u003c\/strong\u003e means more usable signal in weak coverage for drivers who work well outside town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e698 to 960MHz and 1710 to 2170MHz coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e means it picks up the 700, 900, 1800 and 2100MHz bands carrying 4G on Spark, One NZ and 2degrees, for mixed-network fleets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e68cm overall height\u003c\/strong\u003e means an easier fit on utes and service trucks that deal with low branches, carports and wash bays, for operators who want gain without a long whip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuggedised fibreglass rated to 210km\/h wind\u003c\/strong\u003e means it is built for highway speeds and exposed coastal or hill-country conditions, for long-haul and rural operators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4m fitted coax with SMA male connector\u003c\/strong\u003e means a direct connection to the antenna port on Cel-Fi boosters and many 4G routers, for a tidier install with fewer adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC-grounded design\u003c\/strong\u003e means static build-up has a path to earth, adding a layer of protection for the booster or router behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5G via Dynamic Spectrum Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e means it can carry 5G on compatible repeaters such as the Cel-Fi R41, for fleets planning ahead. It does not cover 3.5GHz 5G.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtes and service vehicles for tradies and contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrucks and transport fleets on rural routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm vehicles and agricultural contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForestry crews and remote worksite vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolunteer and emergency response vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackhawk Trucker Edge Compact 4G antenna, black (ANT-BH-OM-205B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4m fitted coax cable with SMA male connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold separately:\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting bracket. A booster or router with an external antenna port is also required, this antenna does not connect to a phone on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackhawk specifies a 38 to 52mm pole mount, and the antenna can also go onto a bullbar or vehicle body with an L bracket. These brackets suit the Trucker Edge Compact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/universal-antenna-mount-mb403ss\"\u003eGME MB403SS 1.5mm Universal L Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e: stainless steel, universal fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/universal-antenna-mount-l-bracket\"\u003eGME MB415SS 2.5mm L Bracket with Cable Slot\u003c\/a\u003e: heavier-gauge stainless with a slot for a cleaner cable run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/msl-l-bracket-1mm-stainless-steel-antenna-mount\"\u003eMSL L-Bracket, 1mm Stainless Steel\u003c\/a\u003e: a lighter-duty stainless option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bhll\"\u003eBHLL L Bracket, Toyota Hilux up to 2015, passenger side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bhlr\"\u003eBHLR L Bracket, Toyota Hilux up to 2015, driver side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bt50bp\"\u003eBT50BP L Bracket, Mazda BT50, passenger side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bt50bd\"\u003eBT50BD L Bracket, Mazda BT50, driver side\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which suits your vehicle? Our Bay of Plenty team can recommend the right bracket and fit the full system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nextivity-cel-fi-roam-cellular-repeater\"\u003eNextivity Cel-Fi ROAM R41 Mobile Signal Booster\u003c\/a\u003e: the in-vehicle booster this antenna is designed to pair with, for stronger calls and data on the move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e698-960MHz \/ 1710-2170MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e4dBi (low band), 6dBi (upper band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e680mm (20mm diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eSMA male on 4m fitted coax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e38-52mm pole, or bullbar with bracket (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance \/ VSWR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e50 ohm \/ 2.0 or better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern \/ Polarisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eOmni-directional 360°, vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Input Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e50W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e210km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e-40°C to +65°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/Blackhawk-Trucker-Edge-Compact-ANT-BH-OM-205-Datasheet.pdf?v=1790126577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the Blackhawk Trucker Edge Compact datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Blackhawk Trucker Edge Compact tough enough for NZ conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trucker Edge Compact is built from ruggedised fibreglass, rated for 210km\/h wind and an operating range of -40°C to +65°C. Blackhawk does not publish an IP rating, so we recommend weatherproofing any exposed cable joins during install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a licence to use this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou do not need a licence for the antenna itself. In NZ, mobile signal boosters must be approved for use on the network, so pair it with a network-approved booster. We can confirm the right Cel-Fi model for your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this antenna boost my phone on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the antenna needs to connect to a booster such as the Cel-Fi ROAM R41, or to a router or modem with an external SMA antenna port. The antenna collects the signal, the booster does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I mount the Trucker Edge Compact?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trucker Edge Compact mounts to a 38 to 52mm pole, or to a bullbar or vehicle body using one of the L brackets listed above. Brackets are sold separately, and our Bay of Plenty technicians can install the full system for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the Compact or the full-size Trucker Edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose the Compact if height matters, it is 68cm tall with 4\/6dBi gain. The full-size \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackhawk-trucker-edge-antenna-6\"\u003eBlackhawk Trucker Edge\u003c\/a\u003e stands 107cm and delivers 6\/8dBi, better for the weakest coverage if you have the clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support 5G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt supports 5G delivered via Dynamic Spectrum Sharing on compatible repeaters like the Cel-Fi R41. It does not cover the 3.5GHz band used for most standalone 5G.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackhawk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44908930531379,"sku":"ANT-BH-OM-205B","price":209.89,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/7357\/3939\/files\/ANT-BH-OM-205B-01__22615.1718359967__55916.1719813333.jpg?v=1790126665","url":"https:\/\/mobilesystems.nz\/products\/blackhawk-trucker-edge-compact-4g-antenna","provider":"Mobile Systems Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}