SOURCEExact model
Nova436Q
Baicells ↗Manufacturer informationLocation in source: Product overview (top of page)Checked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
Equipment record
Baicells Nova436Q Outdoor Base Station
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Details
- Exact model
- Nova436Q
- Category
- Radio
- Technology / network scope
- 4G LTELTE (TDD)
- Bands
- Band 42 (3400-3600 MHz) and Band 48 (3550-3700 MHz)
- Environment
- Outdoor
- Availability
- Contact to buy · No online salesAsk Waveform
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Overview
The Baicells Nova436Q is an outdoor LTE TDD eNodeB with four 1 W transmit paths and external antenna connectors, sold as separate Band 48 (CBRS, Citizens Broadband Radio Service) and Band 42 models.[1] It runs two carriers either aggregated or as two independent cells, which suits split-sector sites, and includes Baicells' HaloB embedded core option.[2] Baicells documents it for private and public networks, with a reference range of up to 12 km from a 30 m mast.[1]
Specifications
Radio
- Technology
- LTE TDD, stated as 3GPP Release 15 compliant; TDD UL/DL configurations 1, 2 and 6[1]
- Bands
- Band 48 (3550–3700 MHz, model mBS31001B) or Band 42 (3400–3600 MHz, model mBS31004)[1]
- Channel bandwidth
- 5, 10, 15 or 20 MHz per carrier; up to 40 MHz aggregated[1]
- Carrier modes
- Two-carrier downlink/uplink aggregation, or dual-carrier mode with each carrier as its own cell[2]
- MIMO
- 2x2 downlink; four antenna ports for one 4-port antenna or two 2-port antennas[1]
- Transmit power
- 4 x 1 W; configurable from 0 to 30 dBm per channel in 1 dB steps, 36 dBm combined[1]; the highest EIRP in the Band 48 model's FCC grant is about 48.9 W[3]
- Peak throughput
- Up to 290 Mbps downlink and 70 Mbps uplink with 2 x 20 MHz aggregated, each figure in a different TDD configuration, per Baicells[1]
- User capacity
- 128 RRC-connected users per cell; 128 + 128 in dual-carrier mode[1]
- Range
- Up to 12 km in Baicells' reference scenario (base station at 30 m, CPE at 2 m)[1]
- Latency and sensitivity
- 30 ms latency; -100 dBm receive sensitivity per channel[1]
Interfaces and timing
Power
Physical and environmental
Certifications
- FCC ID
- 2AG32MBS3100196N for the Band 48 model[1]; FCC records show an original grant on July 20, 2020 and permissive changes in May and December 2022, covering 3555–3695 MHz[4][3]
- Industry Canada
- 20982-MBS31001[1]
- CBSD category
- Not stated by Baicells; the FCC grant notes require professional installation on fixed outdoor structures[3]
Management and core
- SAS integration
- CBRS supported with proxy or direct Spectrum Access System (SAS) connection[1]
- Core network
- HaloB embedded EPC in the base software; configured out of the box for Baicells Cloud Core; interoperates with standard LTE EPCs[1]
- Management
- Local and remote web GUI, TR-069, SNMPv2c and SSH[1]
- Other features
- Multi-operator RAN (MORAN), transparent bridge mode, SON with automatic neighbor relation and PCI conflict detection, and local breakout; VoLTE is listed as a future release[1]
- Warranty
- Standard one-year warranty; extended warranty available[2]
Public pricing
- No public list price. Waveform, operated by the team behind Private5G.com, lists the Nova436Q as contact-to-purchase with no posted price because the manufacturer does not allow online sales (checked October 1, 2026).[6]
Documents
Vendor
Learn more
- CBRS radios and small cells for private LTE and 5GCompare CBRS small cells and radios for private LTE and 5G: indoor or outdoor, Category A or B power, Band 48 or n48, PoE and antennas.
- CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) explained: who can use the 3.5 GHz band, and howCBRS is shared 3.5 GHz spectrum you can use without buying a license. A plain guide to the tiers, the SAS, radar zones, PALs and power rules.
- Private 5G networks explained: what they are, how they work, what they cost and who sells themA plain-English guide to private 5G: what it is, the parts you need, CBRS spectrum, ways to deploy, cost drivers and U.S. examples.
Sources
Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.
- Nova436Q Outdoor Base Station Datasheet (BaiBLQ_5.0.x, document version 01) — Baicells. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Nova436Q Outdoor Base Station — Baicells. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- FCC ID 2AG32MBS3100196N grant details (third-party mirror of FCC records) — fccid.io, Dec 15, 2022. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- OET exhibits list for FCC ID 2AG32MBS3100196N — Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, Dec 15, 2022. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- OnGo Certified Devices — OnGo Alliance. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Baicells Nova436Q: Outdoor 4x1W Dual-Carrier LTE TDD Base Station for Bands 42 and 48 — Waveform. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
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Source details (6)
SOURCETechnology
LTE (TDD)
Baicells ↗Manufacturer informationLocation in source: Technology tab > StandardChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEBands
Band 42 (3400-3600 MHz) and Band 48 (3550-3700 MHz)
Baicells ↗Manufacturer informationLocation in source: Technology tab > Frequency BandChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEEnvironment
outdoor
Baicells ↗Manufacturer informationLocation in source: Product overview (top of page)Checked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEProduct category
Radio
Baicells ↗Private5G.com classificationLocation in source: Product page overviewChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEAvailability
contact to purchase (manufacturer does not allow online sale)
Waveform ↗Retailer listingLocation in source: Purchase boxChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated