A Game-Changing Solution for Marine and Mobility Applications
August 2024 – Johannesburg. POYNTING Antennas proudly announces the launch of the SWIRL, a cutting-edge antenna designed to meet the demanding needs of both marine and mobility sectors. With its high-gain performance, versatile mounting options, and the ability to function as either an antenna-only unit or a high-end CPE unit, the SWIRL promises to deliver superior connectivity and durability across a wide range of applications. Whether for marine vessels or specialized vehicles, the SWIRL is engineered to provide exceptional coverage and reliability in various challenging environments.
POYNTING Antennas is thrilled to unveil the SWIRL, a versatile antenna designed for excellence in both marine and mobility applications. Available in two configurations—an antenna-only unit or a high-end CPE unit with space for your preferred router—the SWIRL is engineered to deliver outstanding performance and reliability.
The SWIRL is ideal for marine environments, featuring an easy installation process with a pre-drilled base plate for standard marine industry brackets. It can be mounted on masts or radar towers, making it suitable for a wide range of vessels including tugboats, pleasure boats, ferries, fishing boats and rescue service boats. It provides enhanced cellular coverage up to 22 nautical miles (40 km) under perfect conditions, ensuring robust connectivity on the water.
In mobility and transport settings, the SWIRL offers flexible mounting options and comes standard with adhesive/surface mount or optional magnetic. It is perfect for travel coaches, luxury RVs, broadcasting vehicles, trucks, and other mobile units. The antenna’s exceptional wideband performance and ease of installation make it a top choice for specialized vehicles.
The SWIRL is an 8x8 MIMO, 5G cross-polarized (horizontal and vertical) antenna that offers superior connectivity across an ultra-wideband frequency range, from 617 MHz to 7200. Horizontal and vertical polarisation results in double the data rates compared to antennas with only vertical polarization. The SWIRL is the only product that provides both polarizations!
Add to this the WIFI and GNSS Antennas and you have up to 13 antennas (8 x Cellular, 4 x Wi-Fi, and 1 x GNSS) in one housing that is built to endure demanding environments with an IP69K rating, ensuring reliability in various weather conditions.
The SWIRL is designed with an innovative casted aluminium base featuring a heat sink for improved temperature regulation. It is UV and saltwater protected, enhancing its durability in harsh conditions. The compact and robust design includes:
