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May 02, 2023 - 08:32 AM
The Poynting OMNI-293 is a building antenna. The Poynting OMNI-493 is the marine version of that antenna and is the best comparison to the RFI 82-inch marine antenna.
The Poynting OMNI-493 is the right choice if you need a shorter antenna or if you want the best reception for high-frequency cellular bands that have faster data rates. Higher frequencies have a shorter range but offer faster data rates, so the OMNI-493 is the better option if faster data is more important for you than receiving signal at longer distances from cell towers. The OMNI-493 is also shorter than the RFI antenna, which may make it the better choice if you have overhead clearance concerns for your vessel.
The RFI CDQ7199 is the right choice if you want the best reception for low-frequency cellular bands that have a longer range. Lower frequencies offer slower data rates but have a longer range, so the RFI CDQ7199 is the better option if receiving signal at longer distances from cell towers is more important for you than having faster data speeds. It includes RFI’s Q‑Fit threaded quick-release connector for fast, easy takedown and setup for low-clearance passages; the antenna attaches and detaches from its base in seconds.
(Another consideration is how much pitch and roll your vessel experiences. High-gain antennas like the Poynting and the RFI are a good option only if your vessel is usually stable. See our Knowledge Base article about this for more information.)
The Poynting OMNI-493 is the right choice if you need a shorter antenna or if you want the best reception for high-frequency cellular bands that have faster data rates. Higher frequencies have a shorter range but offer faster data rates, so the OMNI-493 is the better option if faster data is more important for you than receiving signal at longer distances from cell towers. The OMNI-493 is also shorter than the RFI antenna, which may make it the better choice if you have overhead clearance concerns for your vessel.
The RFI CDQ7199 is the right choice if you want the best reception for low-frequency cellular bands that have a longer range. Lower frequencies offer slower data rates but have a longer range, so the RFI CDQ7199 is the better option if receiving signal at longer distances from cell towers is more important for you than having faster data speeds. It includes RFI’s Q‑Fit threaded quick-release connector for fast, easy takedown and setup for low-clearance passages; the antenna attaches and detaches from its base in seconds.
(Another consideration is how much pitch and roll your vessel experiences. High-gain antennas like the Poynting and the RFI are a good option only if your vessel is usually stable. See our Knowledge Base article about this for more information.)
