Cellular Antennas
Cellular directional antennas at the pole or on the roof of a building transmit and receive more power across a 180-degree range than do standard omni-directional antennas. Each of these powerhouses can also be mounted with three more identical antennas, stacked vertically, to cover another 180 degrees of the area around the tower's signal. It does this without becoming more powerful in any one vertical direction. Almost all types of antennas are used in combinations with other types near cell towers.
The radiation pattern of antennas dictates the way signals are sent and received, making it the most vital parameter for ensuring effective communication. When it comes to mobile applications and building installations, the antenna type—the choice between using a single antenna or a multi-band solution—profoundly affects performance. Most cell site antennas service multiple frequency bands. Antennas made for LTE not only cover that band but also go deep and work well over all previous generation bands. Some cell site antennas have also been engineered to service the upper-bandwidth portions of the new 5G standard.
Parsec Cellular Antennas
PCTEL Cellular Antennas
Peplink Cellular Antennas
Phoenix Contact Cellular Antennas
Semtech Cellular Antennas
More Information about Cellular Antennas
Cellular antennas are vital parts of equipment used to amplify signals for cell towers. When added to equipment that is already placed on or within a cell tower, these antennas help boost weak signals from that tower to a cell phone and vice versa. The cell phone and tower communicate through signals that die out over distance and with obstructions in the way (like buildings) unless they're amplified in some way.
For dependable coverage, cellular antennas can be mounted on poles (usually with a F female connector) or exterior walls of buildings to effectively and efficiently blanket wide locations. Most of these antennas have designs that are not just high gain but also highly directional. This means they acquire signals very well from the specific towers they are pointed at, which makes them good candidates to use in high-reliability scenarios. They won't work everywhere—to work well, they need specific conditions—but when they do work, they make strong, reliable signals.
FAQs
How does a signal booster system affect the cell signal on a pole mount cellular antenna?
A signal booster system enhances the cell signal captured by a pole mount cellular antenna by amplifying weak signals from distant cell towers, resulting in stronger and more reliable connectivity.
Can cellular antennas provide Wi-Fi and GPS for emergency services in the public safety sector?
Yes, cellular antennas can be designed to provide both Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities, enhancing connectivity and location accuracy for emergency services in the public safety sector.
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