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Low-loss antenna cables

Antenna cables we developed and tested ourselves for the lowest possible loss. SMA male to SMA female in 5, 10 and 15 metres, for 4G and 5G routers with an outdoor antenna on boats and sailboats, in motorhomes and at the cabin.

Which length do you need?

Short runs

For an antenna on the roof of a motorhome or van, or on the wall just outside a cabin, with the router close by on the inside.

See the 5 m cable

Medium runs

For an antenna on the wheelhouse, rail or arch of a boat, or on the gable of a house, with the router in the cabin or a technical room.

See the 10 m cable

Long runs

For an antenna high on a mast or pole, or when the cable has to follow a long route through the boat or building to reach the router.

See the 15 m cable

Getting the most out of the antenna

  • Measure the route the cable will actually take, including bends and lead-throughs, and choose the shortest length that reaches. Every extra metre adds a little loss, even when it is coiled up.
  • Use one cable per antenna port. Many 4G and 5G routers have two mobile antenna ports, and some have four. Connect them all to get the full benefit of MIMO.
  • Avoid sharp bends, and do not pinch the cable in hatches, windows or door frames.
  • Seal the outdoor connection against water, for example with self-amalgamating tape, and let the cable hang in a drip loop before it enters the hull or wall.
  • Use as few adapters and joints as you can. Every connection adds some loss.

Frequently asked questions

Which connectors does the cable have?

SMA male at one end and SMA female at the other. SMA is the common connector for the mobile antenna ports on 4G and 5G routers and on outdoor 4G and 5G antennas. Wi-Fi antennas often use RP-SMA, which looks similar but does not fit. If you are unsure, email us before you order.

Can I use it to extend an existing antenna cable?

Yes. Screw the antenna's SMA male plug into the female end of our cable and connect the male end to the router. Keep the total length as short as you can, since every metre and every joint adds loss.

Does a longer cable give a weaker signal?

A little, yes. All coaxial cable loses some signal along its length, and the loss grows with frequency. That is why we developed these cables for minimum loss, and why it pays to choose the shortest length that reaches.

Can it be used outdoors and on a boat?

Yes. It is made to run from an outdoor antenna to a router inside, and the joints between cable and connectors are sealed with heat shrink. Seal the outdoor connection itself against water, as with any antenna connection, and fix the cable so it does not chafe.

How many cables do I need?

One for each antenna port you want to use. A MIMO antenna for a router with two mobile antenna ports needs two cables.

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