New Style MBNL/EE/3 masts with Schematics
All carry 4G on various new looking antennas and a number of frequencies. Antenna schematics included.
Single Band Antenna Per sector (two ports)
EE 2G/3G/4G (1800/2100/1800MHz) and 3 3G 2100MHz. Usually single band Kathrein antennas are used.![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_2g3g4g_1800_2100_schematic.jpg)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_3_singles.jpg)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_3_single_band_antenna.jpg)
Two Band antenna per sector (four port)
Allows 3 to add their 4G 1800MHz. Therefore mast broadcasts EE 2G/3G/4G and 3 3G and 4G. With a combiner, it is possible to also add 2600MHz, though this is very rare. Dual band Kathrein antennas are common, as are Commscope MHAs.![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_3_2g3g4g_1800_2100_schematic.jpg)
Typical antenna schematics for dual input panels/dual single input panels. One panel has the 2100MHz from both operators and 1800MHz which can either be EE 2G/4G or 3 4G. The other panel can then have another 1800MHz input from EE or 3.
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_3_dual_band_antenna.jpg)
This is the EE and 3 cellular segment to the Corfe Castle transmitter. Broadcasting EE 4G 20MHz 1800MHz at over 100mbps and 3G in the 30s, this is one very well performing mast. Uses a fairly typical arrangement of dual band antennas: one for 1800MHz 2G and 4G and one for 3G from both operators.
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_dual_panel.jpg)
Two single bands a double band
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_dual_band_monopole.jpg)
In the case of monopoles, a larger top shroud is used to fit the dual bands.
Dual band with 2600MHz
Guildford Cathedral
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/guildford_cathedral_schematic.jpg)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/guildford_cathedral.jpg)
Triple Band per sector (six port) - 800MHz addition
Same as dual band examples above, but gain 800MHz ability for EE or 3 or both. Commscope Andrew antennas or Huawei models, alongside Commscope MHAs usually.
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/triple_band_schematic.jpg)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_tri_band_800_1800_2100.jpg)
Triple band Commscope Andrew panels currently carrying EE 2G/3G/4G on 1800MHz and 2100MHz and 3 3G on 2100MHz. However, a low band input is cabled, indicating that 800MHz is likely (probably from EE). 60-70mbps typical EE 4G speeds (Overall site, B20 max throughput is ~37Mbps).
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/triple_band_huawei_antenna.jpg)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/triple_band_two_panel.jpg)
Same as above but split across a Dual Band Huawei carrying 1800MHz and 800MHz, with a single band Kathrein carrying the 2100MHz.
Triple Band per sector (six port) - 2600MHz addition
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_2600.jpg)
Single Antenna
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/hull_2600.jpg)
Dual antenna
Quad Band per sector (eight ports)
For 800MHz/1800MHz/2100MHz and 2600MHz
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_2600_closeup.jpg)
An EE and 3 mast carrying EE services on the 1800MHz (2G), 2100MHz (3G), 1800MHz (4G), 2600MHz (4G) and 3 2100MHz, 1800MHz and 800MHz services. Huawei triple band and Comsmcope Andrew triple band antennas are used, alongside powerwave and Radio Design MHAs
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/all.jpg)
A schematic showing how all bands owned by EE can be used on an EE/3 phone mast, such as on the top left image above. 800MHz and 2600MHz each have dedicated inputs and the1800 and 2100MHz are fed as normal.
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/quad_band_2600.jpg)
This example is similar to above but using a triple high band Huawei antenna (ATR4518R3 or Similar) and a dual band Commscope Andrew (CV65ASX-V1-M).
Penta Band per sector (10 ports)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_penta_band.jpg)
Same as the quad band array but with 4 way receive diversity on 2600MHz.
Huawei RRUs for EE 2600MHz
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/2600rru.jpg)
EE 2600MHz RRUs (Remote Radio Units) and a BOB (fibre Splitter)
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_three_triple_band.jpg)
The arrangement on the Guildford transmitter. A triple band arrangement with low, hi and hi band for 800MHz as well as 1800 and 2100MHz services. This mast provides 3 Super-voice 800MHz, as well as EE and 3 1800MHz 4G and 3G 2100MHz. Guildford transmitter.
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/mbnl_3_800.jpg)
Another triple band panel arrangement for providing 3 Super-voice 800MHz, as well as EE and 3 1800MHz 4G and 3G 2100MHz. EE 4G was operating as 'double speed' with speeds around 70mbps. High Hunsley
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/triple_band_antenna.jpg)
Another triple band panel arrangement for providing 3 Super-voice 800MHz and EE 800MHz, as well as EE and 3 1800MHz 4G and 3G 2100MHz. EE 4G was operating as 'double speed' with speeds around 70mbps. On Wonersh Seminary.
![](https://static.pedroc.co.uk/images/ee_three_mbnl_new/ee_three_triple_10.jpg)
This mast has triple band panels and has EE 800MHz and 3 800MHz+1800MHz 4G and 2100MHz 3G. Also EE 1800MHz 2G