Walk around the home or office – is there a particular spot where signal is good? Walk outside the building or on to the road– does the signal improve? The best place to start is often by performing a quick survey. IF you are further away from cell towers or in weaker signal conditions we recommend our Medium Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. Omni-directional antennas have slightly lower gain than directional antennas.įor Urban areas with strong signal we recommend our 4G Outdoor Omni-Directional Building Antenna 50 Ohm, PIM 140. The benefits of omni-directional antennas are that they bring in signal from 360 degrees. Omni directional antennas are recommended in situations where you are located in urban areas surrounded by plenty of cell towers and are looking to bring in cell signal for multiple mobile network operators. If you are in a remote area, and are not surrounded by plenty of towers with close proximity, we would recommend a Yagi or LPDA antenna aimed at a specific tower to bring in signal. Directional Antennas (Yagi or LPDA Antennas)ĭirectional antennas are best used when you are far away from cell towers, or only looking to amplify signal for one network. One disadvantage of parabolic antennas is that it can take some time to calibrate due to their high directivity and narrow beam width. These antennas are great options for remote areas, where you are far away from towers or in very weak signal conditions. Parabolic antennas have some of the highest gains, meaning that they can produce the narrowest beam widths, of any antenna type. Parabolic antennas functions similarly to a flashlight reflector to direct the radio waves in a narrow beam, or receive radio waves from one particular direction only. The main advantages of parabolic antennas such as The Long Ranger, is that they have high directivity and high gain. If you want to bring in the best signal possible, then you want the tallest antenna with the most dB gain you can afford or tolerate (as far as antenna height goes).įor increased signal, the best position for your antenna is as high as possible outside your office, home or car. Now there are exceptions to this rule, but only in some unique circumstances. The more dB gain, the better the performance. With regard to antennas, the basic rule of thumb is, the taller (or larger) the antenna is, the more decibel (dB) gain it produces. Type of building material – does the building have concrete slabs or ceilings?.Are you seeking to amplify signal for one or multiple networks?.There are many factors that influence the choices of antenna such as: An Indoor antenna or “broadcasting antenna”Ĭhoosing the right antennas for your system is crucial in order to get your cell phone signal booster to perform at its best. Signal booster systems include three main components:ġ.
Lets take a closer look at the type of antennas that form part of cell phone signal booster systems. Using the right antenna for your situation can be the difference between having reliable cell phone signal or having to drive 5km in the middle of the night to get cell phone signal.Īntennas are essential components of signal booster systems. It is the only part that is "touching" the network. The same goes for the antennas used with cell phone signal booster systems. The reason? Tires are the only part of your car that is touching the road, so they make a big difference in performance. Owners of high-performance sports cars know that tires are one part of your vehicle where quality counts. If you drive a Maserati, you don’t try to save money by buying cheap tires on the side of the road.
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