Cellular Antennas
Cellular antennas are made to capture cellular signals from cell towers close by, and they work really well when you have several tower structures in the area. This is the case, for example, in metropolitan centers, where the presence of cell towers is really high. But cellular antennas can also work really well in rural areas if the user is positioned in close proximity to a single cell tower. Omnidirectional cellular antennas are popular and for good reason: They capture signals sent from cell towers in multiple directions.
A directional antenna is used when a concentrated signal is needed. They focus on one source and capture and amplify a strong cellular signal from a particular cell tower. This works great for remote locations with only one cell tower nearby or for businesses that need a strong signal from one particular provider. Directional antennas also make great outdoor antennas, which can be either omnidirectional or directional. If a situation warrants it, multiple outdoor antennas can be mounted together to gather signals from different directions and serve industrial, commercial, or residential users.
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FAQs
Can a pole mount or cell tower mounted cellular antenna be used for emergency services?
Yes, a pole mount or cell tower mounted cellular antenna can be used for emergency services to provide reliable and robust communication for first responders and public safety personnel.
Can cellular routers be used to create the strongest cell signal possible?
Yes, cellular routers can be used to create the strongest cell signal possible by combining cellular antennas and signal boosters to amplify and stabilize the signal from nearby cell towers.
Antennas: Omni vs Yagi
Omni Antennas can pick-up signals coming from all directions. They are most commonly used for signal reception over a large area where the potential location of any incoming signal's transmitter varies. Therefore, unlike Yagi antennas, Omni antennas do not need to be pointed in a particular direction. Each specific antenna has a gain rating or dBi (decibel isotropic) number which coincides with the performance of the antenna. The higher the dBi rating, the larger area covered.
Advantages and Disadvantages
• Easy setup and install
• Can send and receive signals from multiple locations with just one antenna
• Limited on the distance it can communicate
• Not a great option from areas with poor signal strength