Comparing Bolton's Top Antennas: Crossbow, Arrow, and Long Ranger - Which One Reigns Supreme?

In South Africa, we know the frustration of setting up a signal booster kit only to see no improvement. To avoid this, ensuring your clients have the right antenna is key. Bolton Technical offers a variety of antennas, but our top three – the Crossbow, Arrow, and Long Ranger – are particularly effective, no matter the location.

Which to choose? The Crossbow, Arrow, and Long Ranger each have their unique strengths. This article will help you decide which to recommend in different situations. Become an expert on Bolton's powerful antennas!

The 5G Bolton Technical Long Ranger

• 50 Ohm Antenna with
• Up to 32 Kilometers of Range
• Up to +28dBi of Gain,
• N-Female Termination
• Suitable for ALL Cellular and WiFi Bandwidths
• Designed for 5G, 4G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, and more

The Long Ranger is ideal for tackling signal issues in any location. It excels in remote areas, ensuring consistent connectivity.

Versatile in function, it works with cell signal and WiFi, covering all frequency ranges, and is even capable of tuning into HAM radios or providing WiFi in isolated spots. It's the most powerful parabolic cellular antenna available. With a maximum gain of +28 dBi, expect a power increase of up to 15X! Its radiation cone is adjustable for precise targeting, but accurate alignment with the nearest tower is essential. Our Bolton Install Team is available for setup assistance.

Note: It should be paired with a signal booster or a router. 

More information is available in the Spec Sheet.

Bolton Technical Crossbow

• 2 X 2 MIMO
• High Gain Directional Antenna
• Covers 617-3800Mhz cellular frequencies
• Up to +11 dBi of gain
• 50 Ohm
• 5G Ready
• Ideal for MIMO cellular routers, modems, or hotspots

The Crossbow is our premier cross-polarized 5G/4G LTE MIMO cellular hotspot antenna, designed for cellular networks. It's the answer for enhancing cell signal for hotspots anywhere.

The Crossbow includes 5 meters of Twin HDF-195 cables with SMA-Male termination. 

Easy to install, the Crossbow offers up to 11dBi of gain. It's effective in both urban and rural settings. We provide support for setup to maximize efficiency.

For a future-proof, 5G optimized cell signal antenna, choose the Bolton Crossbow.

Discover more in the Spec Sheet or watch our video.

Bolton Technical Arrow

• 50 Ohm Antenna
• Over 8 Kilometers of Range
• Easy to Install and Point
• Up to +12dBi of Gain
• 30° Directional Beam
• Covers 698-2700MHz Cellular Bandwidths
• Reliable, Weatherproof Construction

The Arrow is our ultimate LPDA, designed for all-weather cell signal improvement. It nearly doubles the power and range of typical Yagi antennas, covering 4G, 4G LTE, with a +12dBi gain. It's effective in urban noise, less expensive than the Long Ranger, and suitable for locations with closer cell towers. Installation requires line-of-sight to a tower within 8 kilometers. It's compatible with 50 Ohm coaxial cable and has an N-Female termination.

For boosting your booster or hotspot, turn to The Arrow.

Learn more from The Arrow’s Spec Sheet.

Comparison:

• ARROW: 698 MHz - 2700 MHz, Max Gain 12 dBi
• CROSSBOW: 617 MHz- 3800 MHz, Max Gain 11 dBi
• LONG RANGER: 600 MHz -6500 MHz, Max Gain 28 dBi

All three antennas ensure your booster or hotspot receives the necessary signal. Bolton provides solutions for urban, rural, or remote signal challenges.

For inquiries about Bolton antennas, call JHB 011 749 3085  | CPT 021 879 3057

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