PCTEL announced the launch of its SkyCompass Trooper multiband antennas at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE). The new platform delivers exceptional RF performance for voice, data, and asset tracking applications in an ultra-compact footprint. The SkyCompass Trooper will equip the next generation of public safety fleets with high-speed, interoperable wireless communications.
The SkyCompass Trooper’s small footprint enables installation on the ridged rooftops of the newest public safety sports utility vehicles, such as the Ford Police Interceptor. This feature, along with the antenna’s superior design and construction, has made the Trooper the fleet management antenna of choice for many of the leading public safety agencies. The platform is also ideal for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) installations with limited surface space.
A major U.S. public safety agency recently selected PCTEL’s SkyCompass Trooper for its entire fleet of public safety vehicles and fire trucks. PCTEL said that their product was selected based on its superior performance and reliability in a smaller footprint.
SkyCompass Trooper antennas combine multiband LTE MIMO and 802.11ac Wi-Fi MIMO connectivity for high-speed voice and data communications. The platform also incorporates PCTEL’s proprietary SkyLink GNSS high rejection technology that enables reliable GPS and GLONASS location and timing information, despite the presence of strong signals from nearby cellular network towers.
PCTEL will demonstrate the SkyCompass Trooper platform at IWCE, booth #2156, March 23-24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first SkyCompass Trooper models will be available for general sales in late April 2016. The antennas are fully configurable, with multiple connector options. The platform will offer models with up to six (6) antenna ports for compatibility with the newest OEM routers on the market.
