BBT-0638SA1114D065-N2 Specifications

RF engineers can pull the radiation patterns for both bands from the BBT-0638SA1114D065-N2 datasheet (PDF), which also carries the full specification.

Why 14dBi Gain and a 16° Vertical Beam Reach Farther

At 500mm tall, this 698-3800MHz 14dBi panel antenna stands 160mm taller than the compact BBT-0638SA1012D065-N2 in the same series. The longer array focuses more energy toward the horizon, and that shows up in the specifications:

• 11dBi / 14dBi gain: 1dB above the compact 10/12dBi model on 698-960MHz and 2dB above it on 1710-3800MHz. Mid-band and 3.5GHz signals fade faster with distance than 700MHz signals, so the extra 2dB on the upper band pushes LTE mid-band and 5G NR coverage farther toward the cell edge.
• Vertical beamwidth of 25°±10° / 16°±10°: the panel concentrates its energy in a thin slice around the horizon, and this is where the extra reach comes from. It also makes downtilt and mounting height more critical, because they decide where that slice meets the ground. Users close to the base of a tall mast can sit below the main beam.
• Horizontal beamwidth of 65°±10° / 55°±10°: 65° on the low band fits the classic three-sector layout. On the upper band the beam tightens to 55°, so the mid-band and 5G layer stays inside its own sector with less spill into its neighbors.
• Front-to-back ratio of ≥18dB / ≥20dB: radiation behind the panel stays at least 18dB below the main beam on the low band and 20dB below it on the upper band. Back-to-back panels on a corridor mast and the three panels of a sector site interfere less with each other.
• VSWR ≤1.8, 50Ω impedance and 200W max input power: a VSWR of ≤1.8 is a tighter match than the ≤2.0 of the compact model, so less transmit power reflects back toward the radio. The 200W rating leaves generous headroom for multi-band base station radios.
• DC grounded lightning protection: the antenna structure is bonded to ground, so static charge and lightning-induced surges drain away from the radio. This matters most on tall rural masts and hilltop sites, which take the most lightning strikes.

For a broader look at matching beamwidth and gain to a site, read our guide to sector antenna coverage, beamwidth and gain.

Where a High-Gain 4G/5G Panel Antenna Pays Off

One radome carries the whole 4G LTE and 5G NR stack of a typical site. The 698-960MHz band takes in LTE at 700, 800 and 900MHz, while 1710-3800MHz runs from LTE at 1800, 2100, 2300 and 2600MHz up to 5G NR n78 at 3.3-3.8GHz. Operators adding a 3.5GHz layer to an existing LTE sector can do it with a single dual polarized panel antenna on the same mount.

The panel is designed for mobile communication systems and base station signal transmission and coverage. Its extra reach earns its place on sites like these:

• Suburban and rural macro sectors: sites stand farther apart, so each sector must deliver usable LTE and 5G signal to homes, farms and roads at the cell edge.
• Highway and railway corridors: aimed along the route from a roadside or trackside mast, the narrow vertical beam sends signal down the corridor instead of into the ground beside the pole. A second panel mounted back to back covers the opposite direction.
• Remote and mountainous areas: from a ridge or hilltop site, one panel with the right downtilt can cover a valley, a village or a long stretch of mountain road.
• Private LTE and 5G networks: mines, ports and industrial parks, where open-pit benches, container yards and plant roads extend far from the nearest mast.
• Venues and campuses covered from the perimeter: stadiums, transport terminals, exhibition grounds and large campuses served from a mast at the edge of the site.

New to panel antennas? Start with what panel antennas are used for, or see how they fit into wider base station antenna deployments.

Choosing Within the BBT 698-3800MHz Panel Series

Within our Sector 698-6000MHz range, part of the BTS 5G/6G Antenna line, several ±45° dual polarized panels serve the same 698-3800MHz spectrum. Reach is the first question, and it usually narrows the choice to this model or its compact sibling.

BBT-0638SA1114D065-N2 or BBT-0638SA1012D065-N2?

Both cover 698-960MHz and 1710-3800MHz with 2 x N-female connectors. Gain, beam shape and housing size set them apart:

Where a cell shows two values, the first applies to 698-960MHz and the second to 1710-3800MHz. Both models use ±45° dual polarization.

Choose this BBT-0638SA1114D065-N2 when the sector is large or users sit far from the mast, as on rural sites, road and rail corridors and private networks spread across wide areas. Choose BBT-0638SA1012D065-N2 for near-to-mid range sectors, or for rooftops and street poles where mast space and loading are tight. Its wider 40°/28° vertical beam also fills coverage close to the mast and is more forgiving of tilt.

BBT 698-3800MHz Panel Antennas at a Glance

The rest of the series adds three-band ratings and more connectors:

Values come from the specification table on each product page, where the datasheet is also available for download.

Outdoor Installation and Reliability

As an outdoor sector panel antenna, the BBT-0638SA1114D065-N2 is built for permanent installation behind a gray PVC radome. Its 500mm height and narrow vertical beam reward careful planning:

• Size and mounting: 500 x 312 x 136mm (H x W x D), for support poles from φ35mm to φ50mm. Check mast space and loading for the larger housing at the site design stage.
• Weather ratings: operating temperature from -40°C to +60°C and a rated wind velocity of 60m/s.
• Aiming and downtilt: with a 16° vertical beam on the upper band, a small tilt error shifts the coverage footprint a long way. Set azimuth with a compass and downtilt with an inclinometer, then confirm coverage with a drive test.
• Grounding: the panel is DC grounded. Tie the mast and both feeders into the site earthing system.
• Connections: 2 x N-female connectors. Use low-loss coaxial feeder and weatherproof both connections after tightening.

Made and Tested by BBT ANTENNAS

Panels in this series are designed and built in our Foshan, China workshop, a 30,000 m² R&D and production facility in use since 2021. BBT ANTENNAS traces its history to 1991, and our team of more than 200 includes RF, microwave, simulation and structural engineers. Our quality and environmental management systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.

Quality control runs in four stages: raw materials, in-process, final inspection and pre-shipment. Network analyzers and third-order intermodulation testers handle RF verification, while temperature-humidity chambers, rain test equipment and salt-spray chambers check how designs hold up in outdoor service.

We also offer OEM/ODM, and our custom antenna manufacturing page explains how we adapt frequency bands, gain, connectors and radome color for a project.

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