PCTEL-GL4X4-SF-PLK

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COMBINATION ANTENNA  
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Coach

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II Permanent Mount  
Combination Antenna – Cellular, WiFi, GNSS  
GL9X1AX-SF, GL7X1AX-SF, GL4X4-SF-PLK, GL6X1AX-SF  
Description  
Features  
T
e
chnologies  
Dual carrier GNSS multiband  
antennas with 600 MHz to  
6 GHz frequencies, 5G and  
4G
L
T
E with 802.11ax and  
802.11ac MIMO connectivity  
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Dual
L
T
E  
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WiFi  
•
Compatible with the world’s leading  
multi-carrier cellular routers  
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GNSS  
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5G  
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MIMO  
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Superior out-of-band rejection  
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Easy installation and/or replacement  
•
Withstands severe environmental  
conditions  

Coach

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II Permanent Mount  
Combination Antenna – Cellular, WiFi, GNSS  
The Coach

™

II dual-carrier antenna platform supports the high speed requirements of complex  
RF communication systems used for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Industrial IoT  
applications. These low-profile, high endurance antennas feature four 5G elements compatible with  
the world’s leading multi-carrier cellular routers that support 600 MHz to 6 GHz frequencies. The  
platform also incorporates 802.11ax WiFi MIMO connectivity, with four dual band 2.4/5 GHz WiFi  
elements supporting DSRC 5.99 GHz applications. In addition, PCTEL’s proprietary high-rejection  
multi-GNSS technology is included for high precision tracking and asset management.  
Features  
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Wideband coverage – 4G
L
T
E, 5G and dual-band 802.11ac WiFi coverage in a single, low-profile housing  
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Superior out-of-band rejection – Proprietary filtering design allows wideband coverage for all GNSS frequencies  
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Easy installation and/or replacement – Metal stud mount with slotted jam nut provides single cable exit  
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Withstands severe environmental conditions – IP67 compliant design with overmolded gasket protects against water or dust  
ingress (when installed on sealed surface)  
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Meets AAR certification requirements for rail applications  
Certifications  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Coach

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II Permanent Mount  
Combination Antenna – Cellular, WiFi, GNSS  
Standard Configurations  
Model  
Elements  
Cable  
Connector  
Mount  
GL9X1AX-SF  
LTE (All Ports)  
Wi-Fi (All Ports)  
GNSS  
Four-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex™ Plus 195)  
Four-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex™ Plus 195)  
One-17 feet RG-316  
SMA Plug (Male)  
1-inch OD,  
Reverse Polarity SMA Plug (Male)  
SMA Plug (Male)  
3/4-inch long (.75”)  
zinc stud mount with  
jam nut (all models)  
GL7X1AX-SF  
LTE (All Ports)  
Wi-Fi (All Ports)  
GNSS  
Four-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex™ Plus 195)  
Two-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex Plus 195)  
One-17 feet RG-316  
SMA Plug (Male)  
Reverse Polarity SMA Plug (Male)  
SMA Plug (Male)  
GL4X4-SF-PLK  
GL6X1AX-SF

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LTE (All Ports)  
GNSS  
Four-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex™ Plus 195)  
One-17 feet RG-316  
SMA Plug (Male)  
SMA Plug (Male)  
LTE (All Ports)  
Wi-Fi (All Ports)  
GNSS  
Two-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex™ Plus 195)  
Three-17 feet (2-ft RG-316/15-ft Pro-Flex™ Plus 195)  
One-17 feet RG-316  
SMA Plug (Male)  
Reverse Polarity SMA Plug (Male)  
SMA Plug (Male)  
Electrical Specifications – RF Antennas  
F1  
(MHz)  
F2  
(MHz)  
SWR

2  

Gain (dB)

3  

Efficiency

3  

Avg Range
 
(± ±  
Polarization  
Nominal  
Maximum  
Power  
Impedance  
Max Typical
 
Range (± ±  
LTE Primary (1&3±  
617  
698  
2.5  
1.9  
2.0  
1.6  
1.4  
1.4  
1.3  
-0.2  
1.1  
-0.9  
-0.3  
0.6  
2.6  
2.7  
2.5  
1.9  
0.7  
1.4  
1.6  
1.9  
2.1  
2.2  
3.9  
33%  
34%  
36%  
31%  
29%  
26%  
16%  
3%  
6%  
4%  
3%  
2%  
1%  
3%  
Linear  
50 ohms  
50 watts  
698  
802  
824  
960  
2.1  
4.4  
4.8  
4.7  
5.8  
1710  
2300  
3400  
5150  
2200  
2690  
3800  
5950  
LTE Secondary (2&4±  
617  
733  
698  
802  
3.4  
2.0  
2.7  
1.6  
2.0  
1.9  
1.4  
-1.4  
0.0  
0.0  
1.7  
1.5  
2.2  
2.6  
-3.0  
-1.0  
-1.6  
0.9  
1.6  
0.9  
1.5  
0.8  
2.0  
1.8  
1.4  
16%  
31%  
28%  
29%  
20%  
20%  
16%  
8%  
4%  
8%  
4%  
6%  
3%  
1%  
Linear  
50 ohms  
50 watts  
824  
960  
1805  
2300  
3400  
5150  
2200  
2690  
3800  
5950  
-0.5  
0.4  
1.3  
WiFi  
2400  
4900  
2500  
5900  
1.3  
1.5  
9.1  
7
.
2  
9.1  
1.9  
2.3  
74%  
59%  
4%  
Linear  
50 ohms  
50 watts  
11.4  
14%  

1

This model is not dual carrier and only includes two primary
L
T
E ports.  

2

Gain and efficiency measured with no cable and no ground plane.  

3

SWR measured with 17-ft cables and no ground plane.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
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II Permanent Mount  
Combination Antenna – Cellular, WiFi, GNSS  
Electrical Specifications – RF Antennas (continued±  
Minimum Isolation (dB)

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Elements  
LTE Primary (1&2±  
LTE Primary (1&2±  
WiFi  
617-960 MHz  
14.0  
25.0  
35.0  
698-960 MHz  
14.0  
25.0  
27.0  
18.0  
30.0  
32.0  
698-960 MHz  
1.71-2.7 GHz  
3.3-5.9 GHz  
698-960 MHz  
1.71-2.7 GHz  
4.9-5.9 GHz  
2.4-2.5 GHz  
4.9-5.9 GHz  
20.0  
17.0  
35.0  
22.0  
16.0  
32.0  
25.0  
32.0  
LTE Primary (1&3±  
1.71-2.7 GHz  
3.3-3.59 GHz  
1.71-2.7 GHz  
3.3-3.59 GHz  
698-960 MHz  
1.71-2.7 GHz  
3.3-3.59 GHz  
LTE Secondary (2&4±  
WiFi  
Electrical Specifications – GNNS Antenna  
Specification  
Measurement  
Frequency Band  
1565-1608 MHz  
Amplifier Gain  
@ 3.0 VDC: 26 dB (typical)  
Output VSWR  
DC Current  
DC Voltage  
2.0:1 (maximum)  
25 mA (typical)  
2.8-6.0 V (operating)  
≤ 12.0 V (survivability)  
Noise Figure  
< 2.0 dB (typical)  
Out-of-Band Rejection  
f0 = 1586 MHz  
f0 50
 
MHz: ≥ 60 dBc  
f0 60
 
MHz: ≥ 70 dBc  
Nominal Gain  
3 dBic @ 90°  
-2 dBic @ 20°  
Polarization  
Right hand circular  
50 ohms  
Nominal Impedance  
Mechanical and Environmental Specifications  
All Models  
Dimensions (L x W x H±  
Weight (9 ports±  
6.93 x 6.09 x 3.01 in  
(176.0 x 154.8 x 76.5 mm)  
4.8 lbs  
(2.2 kg)  
Housing Material  
Black or White,**** UV-Stable Rugged Thermoplastics  
-40°C to +85°C  
Temperature Range  
Gasket Design & Construction  
Contour matching, conformable, thermoplastic-elastomer gasket designed to seal between radome and baseplate. Gasket  
flexes and conforms to contoured surfaces. Baseplate has a 3M™ VHB mounting pad for anti-rotation.  
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Isolation measured with 17-ft cables and no ground plane.  
For black radome, order P/N GL9X1AX-SF; for white radome, order P/N GL9X1AX-SFW.  
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CHANGELOG  
Coach

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II Permanent Mount  
Combination Antenna – Cellular, WiFi, GNSS  
Current Version  
Revision: C  
Date  
2020-07-
1
1  
Changes  
Current Release  
John Smith  
Changes Made by  
Revision: A  
Date  
Revision: B  
Date  
2020-05-20  
2020-07-01  
Changes  
Original Release  
John Smith  
Changes  
Second Release  
John Smith  
Changes Made by  
Changes Made by  
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CONTACT US  
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this product contact your  
sales representative or visit  
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Solving Complex Wireless Challenges  
PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology,  
including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices, antenna systems,  
and test and measurement solutions. Trusted by our customers  
for over 25 years, we solve complex wireless challenges to help  
organizations stay connected, transform, and grow.  
PCTEL, Inc.  
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