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Arcadian Blog — RFID

Stock Alternative to RTAS470279

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Q) Do you offer and in-stock alternative to part # RTAS470279?   A) Yes, we do! As of right now, we are stocking part # A5530-70890, a linear polarized 2 x 4 foot RFID ground mat antenna from Times-7. It’s high performance with a gain of 10 dBi and operates in the FCC UHF RFID range of 902-928 M Hz. The antenna is ADA compliant (not a trip hazard) and can handle the weight of runners, bikers, emergency vehicles, garbage trucks, and more.   To keep updated with our promos and events follow us and like us on Facebook!   If...

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Laird IP67 rated RFID Antenna

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We have four suggestions for those of you looking for a Laird IP67 rated RFID antenna listed below…   Laird # PAR90209H-FNF: Right hand circularly polarized RFID antenna that measures in at 10 x 10 inches. It operates on the ISM band of 902-928 MHz and is fixed with an N-Female connector. This Laird part includes four mounting studs spaced at 63.5 mm and requires an appropriate heavy-duty mount, known as HDMNT-100MM. Laird # PAL90209H-FNF: Left hand circularly polarized RFID antenna that measures in at 10 x 10 inches. It operates on the ISM band of 902-928 MHz and is...

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Antenna Similar to S8658PL96RTN but in FCC Frequency

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Q) Is there an antenna that is similar to S8658PL96RTN in FCC frequency? The same connector is needed but we are impartial to the number of studs as long as it fits part # EZM6COMBO.   A) We have multiple parts that work with EZ mounts, below you will find the two recommendations similar to part # S8658PL96RTN…   S9028PCR96RTN (RHCP, four studs): The industry standard antenna for passive UHF RFID installations. Its right hand circularly polarized and measures in at 10 x 10 inches with reception and transmission in the FCC. This part comes with four studs but you...

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How to Convert dBd

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There may be some confusion regarding the conversion of dBd to dBi or vice versa so, in order to clear up the confusion, we decided to create a small chart with the conversion formulas for both. Hope this helps!   Gain in dBd Gain in dBi - 2.15 dB Gain in dBi Gain in dBd + 2.15 dB   To keep updated with our promos and events follow us and like us on Facebook!   Tech Help at Arcadian Inc. / arcantenna.com can be reached by email at techsupport@arcadianinc.com

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Alternate to Alien ALR RFID Antenna

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A customer called today, frustrated that they cannot find STOCK of the Alien ALR-8698 RFID antenna.  The ALR-8698 is a 10x10 inch, IP67 rated panel antenna for RFID with 70x70 beamwidth. It services both FCC (902-928 MHz) and ETSI (865-868 MHz)    Our recommended, IN STOCK equivalent antenna is:   RCPL-902-09-SNF, which is basically the same, but with an N-Female connector and it only covers FCC 902-928 MHz. It is VERY robust and very popular. https://www.arcantenna.com/rcpl-902-09-snf-10x10-inch-ip-67-rated-left-hand-circularly-polarized-rfid-antenna-fcc.html HDMNT-100MM mount: https://www.arcantenna.com/rfmax-hdmnt100mm-heavy-duty-100mm-vesa-wall-pole-mount-bracket-for-rfid-panel-antenna-tv-lcd-monitor-display.html  RTM-SNM cables: https://www.arcantenna.com/rfid-antenna-hardware/rfid-antenna-cables-50-ohm-custom-coax-assemblies/240-type-low-loss-coax-cable-with-rp-tnc-male-and-n-male-connectors-please-choose-required-cable-length.html All of the above are IN STOCK and available at Arcadian Inc.    To keep updated with our promos and events follow us...

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My IP67 antenna has water in it, why?

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Recently, a customer complained that an IP67 panel antenna (in this case for RFID) that he purchased at our website www.arcantenna.com had taken on water, he asked if this is acceptable. Well, I do have an issue with an IP67 antenna taking on water, technically it should not happen, but...    The way IP67 is defined is that IP stands for “ingress protection” and the first digit denotes solid particle protection (dust) and the “6” rating means that the ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it won’t enter in sufficient quantities to interfere with the operation of the antenna.   ...

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