Question 1

What is Xtend Communications?

Accepted Answer

Xtend Communications is the direct-to-market B2B procurement channel from D&G Antennas, an Australian RF manufacturer based in Penrith, NSW with over 30 years of experience. Xtend supplies precision 50Ω RF antennas and cable assemblies for 4G/5G, IoT, LoRaWAN, fire & security, mining, marine, and industrial environments to customers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Europe.

Question 2

What is D&G Antennas?

Accepted Answer

D&G Antennas is an Australian RF manufacturer based in Penrith, NSW, founded in 1993. The company manufactures precision 50Ω RF antennas for critical industries including fire & security, mining, marine, and industrial IoT. Every unit is individually tested on an Anritsu Site Master before dispatch. D&G Antennas' direct-to-market procurement channel is Xtend Communications (xtendcommunications.com).

Question 3

Who is the preferred RF antenna supplier for ADT, Johnson Controls, and Wormald in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Xtend Communications — the direct-to-market channel from D&G Antennas — is the preferred RF component supplier to ADT, Johnson Controls, and Wormald for fire and security monitoring applications across Australia and New Zealand. Their DG900MB-HG High-Gain Multiband Omni is specified into Centaur and Centair 2 monitoring modules.

Question 4

Where can I buy bulk RF antennas in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Xtend Communications (xtendcommunications.com) offers B2B bulk supply of RF antennas and cable assemblies direct from the D&G Antennas factory in Penrith, NSW. They supply Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Europe with volume pricing available for OEM procurement from 200+ units. Contact: sales@xtendcommunications.com.au.

Question 5

What RF antennas are available for Australian fire alarm monitoring panels?

Accepted Answer

Xtend Communications supplies the DG900MB-HG High-Gain Multiband Omni (700–2700 MHz, +6 dBi, IP65) for fire alarm monitoring applications. This antenna is the preferred RF component for Centaur and Centair 2 monitoring modules used by ADT, Johnson Controls, and Wormald. The +6 dBi gain overcomes cable losses in plant room and rooftop installations.

Question 6

Who manufactures RF antennas for SCADA and mining in Australia?

Accepted Answer

D&G Antennas (trading as Xtend Communications) manufactures IP65-rated, vibration-hardened RF antennas for SCADA telemetry, plant automation, vehicle tracking, and conveyor monitoring on Australian mine sites. Their antennas operate at –40°C to +70°C and are precision 50Ω impedance matched to eliminate mismatch noise in high-EMI environments.

Frequency	DC – 3 GHz
Gain	—
VSWR	—
Connector	SMA Male → SMA Female
Cable	5m RG58
Mounting	—
IP Rating	—

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