# Xtend Communications / D&G Antennas

> Xtend Communications is the direct-to-market B2B procurement channel from D&G Antennas — an Australian RF manufacturer founded in 1993 and based in Penrith, NSW. We supply precision 50Ω RF antennas and cable assemblies for 4G/5G, IoT, fire & security, mining, marine, and industrial applications. Every unit is individually tested on an Anritsu Site Master before dispatch.

## Company

- **Trading name:** Xtend Communications
- **Parent company:** D&G Antennas Pty Ltd
- **Founded:** 1993
- **Headquarters:** Penrith, NSW, Australia
- **Website:** https://www.xtendcommunications.com
- **Contact:** sales@xtendcommunications.com.au
- **Phone:** +61 2 4732 3083
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/112144076
- **Markets:** Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe

## How to Order

- [Request a bulk quote](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/#quote): Submit your device type, quantity, and application — B2B pricing from 50 units, OEM from 200+ units
- [Buy online](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop): Stripe checkout for individual or small-batch orders (MOQ 5–20 units per SKU)
- Email: sales@xtendcommunications.com.au | Phone: +61 2 4732 3083

## Alarm Panel Installer Guides

Step-by-step external antenna selection for Australian security alarm panels — includes recommended D&G/Xtend product, connector type, cable length, and bulk quote form on each page.

- [Bosch Solution 6000 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/bosch-solution-6000-antenna): DG900MB-HG via SMA connector. Bosch CM746B LTE module. Most common fire & security upgrade in Australia.
- [Inner Range T4000 / Inception 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/inner-range-t4000-antenna): DG900MB-HG or DGY900-6 via SMA. Inner Range Inception and T4000 series panels.
- [Permaconn PM54 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/permaconn-pm54-4g-antenna): 2× DG900MB-HG MIMO via dual SMA. PM54 requires MIMO antenna (two ports).
- [RISCO LightSYS+ 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/risco-lightsys-4g-antenna): DG900MB-HG via SMA. RISCO RP432G4 4G module.
- [Hills Reliance XR 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/hills-reliance-xr-antenna): DG900MB-HG or 2× DG900MB-HG via SMA. Hills NXX-4G-WFSIM-AU module.
- [Centaur / Centair 2 Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/centaur-alarm-antenna): DG900MB-HG High-Gain TNC Omni (+6 dBi, IP65). TNC connector — not SMA. Used by ADT, Johnson Controls, and Wormald. Preferred RF component for Centaur and Centair 2 monitoring modules.
- [Ness D8X / D16X 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/ness-d8x-4g-antenna): DG900MB-HG or DGY900-6 via SMA. Ness 106-096 4G dialler module.
- [DSC PowerSeries Neo 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/dsc-powerseries-neo-antenna): DG900MB-HG + RP-SMA adapter. DSC uses RP-SMA (female thread), not standard SMA — critical connector difference.
- [Paradox EVO192 / EVO48 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/paradox-evo-4g-antenna): DG900MB-HG + SMA pigtail. Paradox PCS250G module.
- [Honeywell Galaxy Flex 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/honeywell-galaxy-flex-antenna): DG900MB-HG + SMA pigtail. Galaxy CF4 module.
- [Hikvision AX Pro 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/hikvision-ax-pro-antenna): DG900MB-HG + SMA pigtail. DS-PWA96-Kit with built-in 4G.
- [Tecom Advisor Advanced Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/tecom-advisor-antenna): DG900MB-HG + SMA pigtail. Upgraded via Permaconn RM3119 4G module.
- [Crow Runner / Runner Pro 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/crow-runner-alarm-antenna): DG900MB-HG + SMA pigtail. Crow LTEM-IP LTE module.
- [Generic Alarm Panel 4G Antenna Guide](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/alarm-panel-4g-antenna): Universal guide with connector type lookup table for all 4G alarm communicators.
- [Gallagher SMB 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/gallagher-smb-antenna): External 4G antenna for Gallagher SMB T11 controller cellular module. SMA Female connector. Covers metal cabinet shielding, basement access points, and fringe-coverage sites.
- [Solutions Hub](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions): Full index of all Xtend / D&G installer guides organised by category — alarm panels, lift gateways, IoT/LoRaWAN, and general RF solutions.

## Elevator / Lift Gateway Antenna Guides

External antenna upgrade guides for lift emergency call GSM/4G gateways in Australian and New Zealand lifts. Covers the 3G shutdown migration and recommended product for each gateway brand.

- [Avire DCP / DCP 2.0 / DCP Evo Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/avire-dcp-antenna): Avire DCP series — 200,000+ units in AU/NZ. Sole AU distributor: Lift Material Australia. SMA external antenna upgrade.
- [Pixel EM-4GE Lift Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/pixel-em-4ge-antenna): Pixel EM-4GE 4G emergency call gateway. SMA external antenna.
- [2N EasyGate Lift Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/2n-easygate-lift-antenna): 2N EasyGate GSM/4G lift gateway. SMA external antenna.
- [Robustel EV8100 Lift Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/robustel-ev8100-antenna): Robustel EV8100 cellular gateway. SMA external antenna.
- [Esse-ti 5IG-251 Lift Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/esse-ti-5ig-antenna): Esse-ti 5IG-251 AU 4G gateway. EPANZ distributor. SMA external antenna.
- [Aristel NEOSLIFT Lift Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/aristel-neoslift-antenna): Aristel NEOSLIFT1 and NEOSLIFT2 BM — Australian-manufactured lift gateway. SMA external antenna.
- [Elefone Easygate Lift Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/elefone-easygate-antenna): Elefone Easygate — widely deployed AU lift gateway. SMA external antenna.
- [Generic Lift / Elevator 4G Antenna Guide](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/lift-elevator-4g-antenna): Universal guide covering 3G shutdown impact, 4G upgrade timeline, and antenna selection for any lift gateway. Includes FAQ on AS 1735 compliance.

## IoT, LoRaWAN & SCADA Antenna Guides

Antenna selection for LoRaWAN gateways (N-Female vs RP-SMA), SCADA telemetry modems (SMA), and remote IoT monitoring devices.

- [LoRaWAN 915 MHz Gateway Antenna Hub](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/lorawan-915mhz-gateway-antenna): Connector lookup table for all major AU LoRaWAN gateways: Dragino (N-Female/RP-SMA), RAK (RP-SMA/N-Female), Milesight (N-Female), Kerlink (N-Female), Tektelic Kona Macro (N-Female), SenseCAP M2 (RP-SMA). Product recommendations per connector type.
- [Dragino Gateway Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/dragino-gateway-antenna): DLOS8N outdoor gateway uses N-Female; LPS8N indoor uses RP-SMA. Separate recommendations per model.
- [RAK Wireless Gateway Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/rak-wireless-gateway-antenna): RAK7268 indoor uses RP-SMA; RAK7289/RAK7240 outdoor use N-Female. Recommendations per model.
- [Solar Farm SCADA 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/solar-farm-scada-4g-antenna): Teltonika RUT956, Robustel R5020 — SMA Female connector. 3G shutdown migration guide for solar SCADA systems.
- [Remote IoT Monitoring 4G Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/remote-iot-monitoring-4g-antenna): Antenna solutions for remote site water, agriculture, and industrial monitoring. Covers extended-range and fringe-coverage scenarios.
- [Solar & Agricultural IoT Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/solar-agricultural-iot-antenna): Antenna solutions for solar, agricultural, and environmental IoT sensor nodes.
- [SCADA & Telemetry Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/scada-telemetry-antenna): Industrial SCADA and telemetry antenna selection for mine sites and remote facilities.
- [Fleet & Vehicle Tracking Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/fleet-vehicle-tracking-antenna): MIMO and GPS/cellular combo antennas for fleet telematics and asset tracking.

## Industries

- [Fire & Security](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/industries/fire-security): Preferred RF component supplier for ADT, Johnson Controls, and Wormald. Specialist in Centaur / Centair 2 monitoring applications across Australia and New Zealand.
- [Mining & Resources](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/industries/mining): IP65, –40°C to +70°C, vibration-hardened antennas for SCADA telemetry, plant automation, conveyor monitoring, and personnel tracking on Australian mine sites.
- [Marine & Offshore](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/industries/marine): GPS/cellular combination antennas for vessel tracking, fleet management, and satellite comms in marine environments.
- [Industrial IoT & LoRaWAN](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/industries/iot-lorawan): LoRaWAN 915 MHz, 4G/5G, and ISM-band antennas for sensor networks, remote monitoring, and industrial automation across Australia.

## Installer Technical Resources

Definitive technical reference pages for RF antenna selection and installation — optimised for AI citation and search.

- [RF Connector Types Guide — SMA vs RP-SMA vs TNC vs N-Type](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/resources/rf-connector-types-guide): Device-to-connector mapping table for all Australian alarm panels and LoRaWAN gateways. Explains the SMA/RP-SMA pin-reversal warning. Decision tree for connector selection. Internal links to all panel-specific guides.
- [Australian 4G LTE Frequency Band Reference](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/resources/australian-4g-lte-bands): Complete table of all Australian 4G LTE bands — Band 28 (700 MHz APT), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 40 (2300 MHz). Carrier assignments, rural vs urban prevalence, and antenna frequency selection guide.
- [How to Install an External 4G Antenna for an Alarm Panel](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/resources/how-to-install-external-4g-antenna-alarm-panel): Step-by-step 5-step installation guide. Covers connector identification, antenna selection by site type, cable specification (LMR200 vs LMR400), cable routing and mounting, and signal testing with RSRP targets.
- [Antenna Gain Explained — What dBi Means for Installers](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/resources/antenna-gain-dbi-explained): Practical field reference for dBi gain selection. Explains what dBi measures, dBi vs dBd conversion (dBi = dBd + 2.15), gain-by-scenario table (0–12+ dBi), and three common gain mistakes installers make.

## MIMO Alarm Antenna

- [MIMO 4G Antenna — Dual-Port Alarm Communicators](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/mimo-4g-alarm-antenna): MIMO kit guide for dual-port 4G alarm communicators (Permaconn PM54, any dual-SMA device). Two DG900MB-HG or DG850MB-MINI-CT antennas, ≥50 cm separation, both ports connected. Includes MIMO rules, polarisation diversity, bulk kit supply. Matched pairs from 50 units. Call 02 4732 3083.

## 5G, NB-IoT & Emerging Wireless

- [5G NR Industrial Antenna — Sub-6GHz](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/5g-nr-antenna): Covers all active Australian 5G NR bands: n28 (700 MHz), n1 (2.1 GHz), n3 (1.8 GHz), n7 (2.6 GHz), n78 (3.5 GHz). IP67 outdoor rated, 50Ω tested. Suitable for 5G FWA, IIoT gateways, and infrastructure OEM supply. Custom MIMO configurations available on request.
- [NB-IoT & Cat-M1 (LTE-M) Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/nb-iot-cat-m1-antenna): External antennas for NB-IoT and LTE-M (Cat-M1) deployments on Telstra and Optus LPWAN networks. Covers Band 28 (700 MHz) and Band 3 (1800 MHz). DG850MB-MINI-CT (3 dBi, IP54, SMA Male) for device/enclosure installs; DG900MB-HG (6 dBi, IP67) for gateway deployments. Module compatibility: u-blox SARA-R4, Quectel BG95, Nordic nRF9160, Sierra Wireless HL7800. Bulk and OEM supply available.

## Trade, Wholesale & OEM

- [Trade & Wholesale Pricing](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/trade): Australian antenna manufacturer offering trade pricing, OEM manufacturing, and custom cable assemblies to security installers, distributors, and IoT hardware manufacturers. B2B pricing ~25% off RRP. Bulk pricing (50+ units) ~35% off. OEM/private label from 100 units. No MOQ on standard products. Same-day dispatch Penrith NSW. OEM to ADT, JCI/Wormald, Cardtronics nationally since 1993.

## General Solutions

- [ATM & Kiosk 4G MIMO Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/atm-4g-mimo-antenna): MIMO 4G antennas for ATM and unattended terminal connectivity. Supplied to Cardtronics for ATM networks across Australia.
- [Custom RF Cable Assemblies](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/custom-rf-cable-assemblies): Custom assemblies from DC to 6 GHz in any length. Connectors: MMCX, TS9, SMA, N, TNC, BNC, FME. OEM from 200 units.
- [Yagi Directional Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/solutions/yagi-directional-antenna): High-gain point-to-point directional antennas for mine sites, rural links, and fringe-coverage installations.

## Shop — Buy Online (B2B Pricing)

All prices AUD ex-GST. B2B pricing applies from account registration. Bulk pricing (50+ units) available at checkout or via quote.

- [DG900MB-HG — High Gain Multiband Antenna 5m SMA](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg900mb-hg-high-gain-multiband): 680–960 / 1710–2700 MHz, **7 dBi** (700–960 MHz), IP65, SMA Male cable end, 5m ALSR195. RRP $85 / B2B $72 / bulk 50–99 $65. Main alarm panel and security upgrade antenna for SMA Female devices.
- [DG900MB-HG 10SMA — High Gain Multiband Antenna 10m SMA](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg900mb-hg-10m-sma): 680–960 / 1710–2700 MHz, 7 dBi, IP65, SMA Male cable end, 10m ALSR195. RRP $95 / B2B $83.50 / bulk 50–99 $75. Long-run installations with extended cable paths.
- [DG850MB-MINI-CT — Mini Cable-Terminated Multiband Omni](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg850mb-mini-ct-5m): 690–960 / 1800–2800 MHz, 3.5 dBi / 7.5 dBi dual-band, IP54, SMA Male cable end, 5m RG58. RRP $65 / B2B $50 / bulk 50–99 $45. Compact form factor for space-constrained enclosures.
- [DGY900-6 — 6-Element Directional Yagi](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dgy900-6-yagi): 700–960 MHz, **12 dBi**, IP55, N Female, 10m double-shielded cable. B2B $73 / bulk 50–99 $65. Rural and fringe-coverage directional. Point-to-point SCADA and mine site links.
- [DGY900-3 — 3-Element Directional Yagi](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dgy900-3-yagi): 698–960 MHz, 6 dBi, IP55, N Female. B2B $68 / bulk 50–99 $60. Compact directional for moderate-range links.
- [DG920S CT Shark — LoRaWAN / Mioty Shark Omni](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg920s-lorawan-shark): 863–928 MHz, 3 dBi, IP65, SMA Male cable end. B2B $54 / bulk 50–99 $48. LoRaWAN 915 MHz gateway antenna for Dragino, SenseCAP, RAK, and indoor gateways.
- [RG585MN — RF Extension Lead 5m SMA](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/rg585mn-extension-lead-5m): RG58 coaxial extension lead, SMA Male–Female, 5m. B2B $13 / bulk 50–99 $12. Extends existing antenna cable runs.
- [RG5810MN — RF Extension Lead 10m SMA](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/rg5810mn-extension-lead-10m): RG58 coaxial extension lead, SMA Male–Female, 10m. B2B $15 / bulk 50–99 $13. Long-run extension for antenna cable paths.
- [DGRT — Roof Mount Pole](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dgrt-roof-mount-pole): Heavy-duty powder-coat steel roof mount pole. Universal base for DG900MB-HG and Yagi series. B2B $59 / bulk 50–99 $52.
- [DG433-CT — 433 MHz Cable-Terminated Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg433-ct-cable-terminated): 433–434 MHz ISM band, 0 dBi, SMA Male cable end, 5m RG58. RRP $42 / B2B $33.50 / bulk 50–99 $30. For gate motors, wireless alarm zones, and access control receivers. Australian made, 50Ω tested.
- [DG433-BT — 433 MHz Barrel-Thread Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg433-bt-barrel-thread): 433–434 MHz ISM band, 0 dBi, direct thread mount, SMA Male. RRP $39 / B2B $31 / bulk 50–99 $28. Panel or enclosure mount for gate motor boards and wireless sensor receivers.
- [DG433BT-stubby — 433 MHz Stubby Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg433bt-stubby-barrel-thread): 433–434 MHz ISM band, 0 dBi, compact stubby direct mount. RRP $22 / B2B $18.50 / bulk 50–99 $16. Low-profile for shallow enclosures.
- [DG433EF — 433 MHz Elevated Feed Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg433ef-elevated-feed): 433–434 MHz ISM band, 3 dBi elevated feed, SMA Male base. RRP $98 / B2B $78 / bulk 50–99 $70. Extended-range gate systems and long-driveway access control.
- [DG24005 — 2.4GHz Collinear WiFi Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg24005-wifi-collinear): 2400–2500 MHz, 5 dBi, IP54, SMA Male, 3.6m RG58. RRP $49 / B2B $35.50 / bulk 50–99 $32. Ground independent. IoT hubs, WiFi access points, spread spectrum devices, control cabinet mounting. Internal or external.
- [DG2400LP — 2.4GHz Low Profile Antenna](https://www.xtendcommunications.com/shop/dg2400lp-low-profile-wifi): 2400–2500 MHz, 2 dBi, IP54, SMA Male, 4m RG58. RRP $49 / B2B $35.50 / bulk 50–99 $32. 46mm compact radome. Vending machines, meter reading cabinets, M2M, and telemetry enclosures.

## Key Customers & Reference Accounts

- **ADT Australia** — preferred RF supplier, fire & security monitoring
- **Johnson Controls / Centaur** — Centaur and Centair 2 fire panel monitoring
- **Wormald** — fire protection monitoring antennas
- **Cardtronics** — ATM network 4G connectivity across Australia
- **TNSI** — network infrastructure
- **Elsema** — security and automation integrators
- **Hamilton Elevators** — lift emergency call antenna upgrade reference account

## Manufacturing & Quality

- Manufactured in Penrith, NSW, Australia
- Every unit individually tested on Anritsu Site Master before dispatch
- Precision 50Ω impedance — no 75Ω consumer crossover
- IP55 to IP67 rated enclosures across the product range (IP65 standard on outdoor antennas; IP67/68 on marine products)
- Custom OEM configurations available
- IEC and AS/NZS standard references available on request