There are many types of antennas that you can choose from for connection to various products. You have the WIFI, VHF and LTE. There are also models for outdoor use and satellite dishes. To complete the range, there are also various types of cables and products for attachment or individual parts that you can order to replace. This product can be permanently attached to a post or wall in your living space or workplace, but it can also be placed on your camper or boat. There are options for models within the Netherlands, in Europe or for specific countries around the world.
The different types
It is of course important that you purchase the right product for your purpose. Whether you want to use it on a boat, a home or at work, the model must fit your infrastructure and wishes. Here you will find a selection of the types and for what purposes you can use them.
Outdoor antenna: the name says it all, this model can be mounted outside and is therefore ideal when you are on the road. If you have a caravan, camper or even a tent, you can receive internet, radio and television without any problems with these models. Are you afraid it will be stolen? Then there are vandalism-resistant models that you can leave behind with peace of mind.
GPS antenna: a GPS model connects to a satellite, making it possible to determine your exact position on earth. You can use this if you get lost or if you have to go somewhere and don't want to read the map every time. Of course, this is also ideal if you like to go out with your boat, with your vehicle or if you travel a lot for work. There are GPS models available with which you only receive GPS signals, but there are also boxes with which you can also get internet.
LTE antenna: the abbreviation LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and this is the technology required to receive 4G internet. . It works just like GSM, GPRS or UMTS, but it has its own masts. With an LTE model at your location you can always receive high-speed internet. These models are available separately, but also as a modem for your computer.
VHF antenna: VHF is an abbreviation for Very High Frequency. This allows you to capture electromagnetic waves and thus receive radio and television. VHF models are also widely used in the field of communications, both maritime and military.
WIFI antenna: if you purchase a WIFI model, you can always receive internet wherever you are. Whether you are in your caravan or at home, these products give you internet speeds of easily 300 Mb/s. They are available in a stand-alone version, but also as a USB stick for your computer.
Satellite dish: you can receive television, radio and internet via the satellite dish. You get this, as the name suggests, via satellite. These dishes are ideal if you are somewhere where the internet is slow or unavailable. They can also offer a solution for travelling, because you can then receive Dutch television in most European countries.
Order various types of parts
Of course, in addition to the antenna itself, you also need certain parts to install the antenna properly. The cable and mounting materials are almost always included, but you can also order additional attributes if you need them. Consider various types of adapters, power supplies, injectors, adapter cables, connection cables, pigtails and antenna boosters. You can order new ones for any defective part, as long as you know what requirements the part must meet.
Special tools
When you start working with antennas and cabling, it can help to purchase some extra tools. Anyone who does odd jobs regularly would be better off investing in a good precision knife set. When connecting an antenna cable, a good quality crimping tool is more than worth the investment. A basic set with screwdriver is always welcome. And if you don't yet know where certain cables run, you can always purchase a cable tracer. By maneuvering the tracer over a surface, it signals when a cable is present. With a cable tester you can then check whether a cable actually functions properly. And the final tool is a hum eliminator. With this device you can switch off interference and humming noises, so that you can listen to the sound normally again and without distractions.
Basic supplies for those who work with cables themselves
Do you already have the main parts on your list? Don't forget the indispensable, smaller elements, such as tie wraps and heat shrink tubing. With tie wraps you can lay the cables neatly, so that your cabling is organized and cannot cause accidents. Heat shrink tubing has a layer of adhesive on the inside, which melts when treated with the crimping pliers. You can buy heat shrink tubing in various lengths and thicknesses. Therefore, always check exactly what thickness you need and how much heat shrink tubing you plan to use. With these antennas, accessories, tools and parts you can get started yourself and you no longer have to be without internet, radio or television.
