Review: 4G-OTR Trucker Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)

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

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

Specifications

• Model: 304415
• Type: Omni-Directional
• Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Cable Type & Length: RG-58 / 14'
• Connector: SMA Male
• Internal Ground Plane: Yes
• Dimensions: 17"
• 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:  $109.99 Retail (Frequently found for ~$70)

Revision Status: 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.

Testing Status: We have had the original 24" rigid version in testing since release in 2016, as well as the 2018 revised OTR kit version. We have tested it extensively in pairing with weBoost and HiBoost boosters, as an independent antenna and using two in a 'mock-MIMO' configuration. It's a solid top performer.

This Antenna is actively in our testing: Here are some more recent rounds of field testing (testing data available to our members):

• Cellular Signal Field Testing – SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 | weBoost 4G-X OTR | weBoost 4G-M | HiBoost OTR | MIMO Antennas (Late 2018)
• 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

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.

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:

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