weBoosts OTR Truck 4G cellular antenna is a classic omnidirectional shaft-mounted design that does not require a ground plane.

In summer 2018, weBoost has discontinued selling two versions of this antenna and have replaced it with a singular kit that provides multiple installation options. The new version is only 17" tall (the former options were 19" and 24"), and includes two extension poles and both the rigid & spring mount.

The antenna itself remains identical - with a 14' antenna cable (with SMA ends) and 2.5dBi to 3.5dBi rated overall gain across all the key cellular frequency bands. They also include a three-way mounting bracket that can be bolted to a wall, or clamped onto a horizontal or vertical pipe.

This antenna is available separately, or kitted with the weBoost Drive 4G-X or weBoost Sleek OTR cellular boosters.

TIP: Do be aware that at even at the shorter 17" length - this antenna will be a challenge to mount on many RV roofs, but it should be a good match for rear ladders, clamping to a flagpole or on retractable mounts.

Specifications

• Model: 304415
• Type: Omni-Directional
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Cable Type & Length: RG-58 / 14'
• Connector: SMA Male
• Internal Ground Plane: Yes
• Dimensions: 17"  (original versions were 19" and 24")
• Mounting: 3-way Bracket, spring or rigid base.
• Frequency / Gain:
  700-800 Mhz: 2.5 - 3.5 dBi
  824 - 894 Mhz: 2.5 - 3.5 dBi
  880 - 960 Mhz: 2.5 - 3.5 dBi
  1710 - 1880 Mhz: 2.5 - 3.5 dBi
  1850 - 1990 Mhz: 2.5 - 3.5 dBi
  2110 - 2170 Mhz: 2.5 - 3.5 dBi
  2.3 - 2.5 GHz: ??
• Retail Price:  $99.99 Retail (Frequently found for ~$70)

Testing Status: We have had the original 24" rigid version in testing since release in 2016.

This Antenna is actively in our testing: We have included it in several testing rounds since, and it continues to outperform all other weBoost omnidirectional antenna options we've tried:

• Cellular Signal Field Testing – SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 | weBoost Connect RV 65 | HiBoost OTR | MIMO Antennas (2nd Quarter 2018)
• Cellular Signal & Embedded Router Field Testing – IBR900 | MAX-BR1 | ConnecT 2.0 | SkyPro LTE | Drive Sleek | MIMO Antennas (1st Quarter 2018)    
• Cellular Signal Enhancing Field Testing Results (Mid 2017) - Featuring the new Drive 4G-X RV Kit
• Cellular Signal Enhancing Field Testing Results (Early 2017)
• Cellular Signal Enhancing Field Testing Results (Late 2016)
• Cellular Antenna Field Testing Results (Spring 2016)

Installation Challenge:

In our testing, this antenna shows increased gains over other options - particularly over the 4" magnetic mount antenna and even the new weBoost 4G-X RV kit. And even over the building omni-directional antenna that weBoost includes with their 4G-X RV Kit.

However, this antenna does present some installation challenges on RVs due to it's height. It was really meant for installing on a semi-trucks rear view mirror - not the roof of an RV.

If you have a rear ladder or retractable batwing antenna on your rig, those do present options that can keep the antenna at a lower profile while in motion. As does using this antenna in a temporary installation on a flagpole/mast or using a suction cup mount.

Some other ideas shared by others include:

• RV Geeks: How To Install The WeBoost Drive 4G-X Cellular Booster & 4G-OTR Antenna (creating a custom roof mount)
• Wheeling It: Easy RV Mod -> The weBoost Drive 4G-X OTR Cellular Booster (temporary attachment to a batwing antenna)
• Drivin' & Vibin': WeBoost OTR 4G-X Cell Booster – Product Review (installation on a small trailer)
• FootPrintDesign - Mobile Internet Cell Signal Booster Install (installation permanently attached to a batwing antenna)
• MIA Member - Custom retracting mount shared by MIA Member Erald in the member forums.

Photo gallery of member installations:

 

Purchasing Options

The new 17" kit as a stand alone is not yet available, but is now shipping in new OTR boosters ordered. The 19" and 24" stand alone antennas are in short supply during this transition.

Amazon - 19" Spring Mount | Amazon - 24" Rigid

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