Give your existing satellite dish a new purpose with Timbo LNB – a MIMO antenna feed that works with the dish reflector to create a directional antenna for mobile broadband. A dish previously used for satellite television can become part of your 4G or 5G installation, making Timbo an appealing option if you already have a suitable dish and want to improve reception from a mobile base station.
Timbo fits into the dish’s LNB holder, replacing the existing satellite receiver head. The reflector concentrates radio signals towards the feed, while the complete dish assembly is aimed at the base station that provides the best connection. This approach is particularly suitable for fixed installations where you can choose the mounting position and carefully adjust the direction.
The feed operates within 1700–4000 MHz, covering several frequencies used for mobile broadband, including frequencies around 1800, 2100, 2600 and 3500 MHz. It can therefore be used with compatible 3G, 4G and 5G equipment operating within this range. Check which frequency band your router uses at the installation site to make sure the antenna suits the signal you want to improve.
With two antenna connections and vertical and horizontal polarisation, Timbo is intended for MIMO installations. The two supplied cables connect to the router’s compatible external antenna inputs. This allows both connections to work with a single dish assembly, without requiring two separate dishes.
Choose between 2 × 5 metre and 2 × 10 metre antenna cables, with SMA male connectors at the router end. The five-metre option suits installations where the router can remain close to the antenna, while the ten-metre option provides more flexibility for positioning and cable routing. Choosing the shortest suitable cable helps limit signal loss.
According to the supplied product information, Timbo is designed for dishes from 40 cm, with listed sizes of 40, 60, 90 and 120 cm. Dish size, reflector geometry and correct feed positioning affect the performance of the complete antenna system. For anyone looking to reuse an existing dish, Timbo offers a practical route to a directional MIMO installation for mobile broadband. The dish is not included.
✅ Benefits
- Reuse your satellite dish – turn an existing reflector into part of your mobile broadband antenna installation.
- Two connections for MIMO – designed for compatible equipment with two external antenna inputs.
- 1700–4000 MHz frequency range – covers several relevant frequencies for 4G and 5G.
- Directional reception with a dish reflector – allows the installation to be aimed at a selected base station.
- Two cable length options – choose 2 × 5 m or 2 × 10 m to suit the distance to your router.
- SMA male cable connectors – connect to compatible antenna inputs with SMA female sockets.
- Fits a compatible LNB holder – designed to replace the satellite receiver head on a suitable dish.
🎯 Ideal for
- Reusing an unused satellite dish for mobile broadband.
- Fixed installations in homes, holiday properties or business premises, where the dish can be aimed at a base station.
- 4G and 5G routers with two compatible external antenna inputs.
- Locations where outdoor positioning and directional reception may help improve the connection.
- Installations using mobile frequencies within 1700–4000 MHz.
🔧 Connection and use
First check that your dish and its LNB holder are compatible with the Timbo feed. The supplied information lists dish sizes from 40 cm. Correct positioning relative to the reflector’s focal point is necessary for the installation to work as intended.
Remove the existing satellite receiver head and fit Timbo into the holder. Aim the dish at a suitable mobile base station. Its previous satellite television alignment must be changed for mobile broadband use.
Connect the two supplied cables to the feed’s N female sockets, then connect the SMA male cable ends to the router’s compatible antenna inputs. Check both the connector type and the router’s support for external antennas.
Adjust the direction in small steps while monitoring the router’s signal strength, signal quality and connection speed. Allow readings to stabilise between adjustments before comparing results.
Choose 2 × 5 m or 2 × 10 m cables according to your installation. Avoid unnecessary cable length, sharp bends and strain on the connectors. Use suitable weather sealing on exposed connections.
The antenna operates within 1700–4000 MHz. Mobile bands at frequencies such as 700, 800 and 900 MHz fall outside the stated operating range.
📡 Capacity and connections
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Antenna solution | MIMO antenna feed for a dish reflector |
| Frequency range | 1700–4000 MHz |
| Application | Mobile broadband on compatible frequencies |
| MIMO | Two antenna connections |
| Polarisation | Vertical and horizontal |
| Feed connections | 2 × N female |
| Router-side cable connectors | 2 × SMA male |
| Cable options | 2 × 5 m or 2 × 10 m |
| Nominal impedance | 50 Ω |
| Dish | Required separately; not included |
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Product name | Timbo LNB |
| Product type | MIMO dish antenna feed |
| Construction | Microstrip technology, according to supplied information |
| Stated gain | 2 × 32 dBi – requires verification for the selected dish |
| Front-to-back ratio | 30 dB, according to supplied information |
| VSWR | ≤ 1.5 |
| Maximum input power | 100 W |
| Material | Aluminium alloy with polymer front, according to supplied information |
| Dimensions | 15 × 11 cm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Mounting | Compatible LNB holder |
| Listed dish sizes | 40, 60, 90 and 120 cm |
| Cable length | 5 or 10 m per cable, depending on selected option |
📦 Package contents
- 1 × Timbo LNB MIMO antenna feed.
- 2 × antenna cables with SMA male connectors at the router end, in the selected length: 5 m or 10 m per cable.
The dish is not included. The product image shows an example installation with a dish.
