Abstract: A communications apparatus to be installed on high mast lighting systems or other vertical assets with significant above ground projections. The apparatus is designed to mount to existing light ring spokes or other existing mounting structures. The system is powered during nighttime hours by grid power and during daylight hours by internal battery storage. A uniquely-oriented directional dual polarity MIMO antenna adapted for high mast mounting supports communications with mobile vehicles using MIMO emissions in a North/South and East/West polarization. Mobile vehicle clients may then use dual polarized antennas including skyward-looking radiation patterns with major lobes that are oriented directly up towards the sky.

Abstract: The disclosed technology herein relates to delivering communications services, and more particularly to portable self-contained rugged systems and methods for providing and supporting communications capabilities in remote areas including but not limited to railway yards.