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Thorn · 07-28-2002

Q: What are the differences between an Omni antenna, Panel antenna, Parabolic antenna, Sectors antenna, and the Yagi antenna's?

A: Antenna differences: An Omni antenna is omnidirectional. In other words, the signal is transmitted and received equally in all directions. (Ignoring such influences as trees, terrain, large buildings, etc.)

Panel antennae, Parabolic antennae, Sectors antennae, and the Yagi antennae are all directional antennae. They all have different applications, which is highly dependant on the particular setup.

For example: A Sector antenna is usually design to cover a wide pie shaped area. The width of the sector they cover typically ranges from 60° to 180°. Usually they are used to provide specific regional coverage for broadcast areas of WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) or similar applications.

Posted by tommy8834
Answered by Thorn

07-28-2002	#1 (permalink)
Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,084	Antenna differences Q: What are the differences between an Omni antenna, Panel antenna, Parabolic antenna, Sectors antenna, and the Yagi antenna's? A: Antenna differences: An Omni antenna is omnidirectional. In other words, the signal is transmitted and received equally in all directions. (Ignoring such influences as trees, terrain, large buildings, etc.) Panel antennae, Parabolic antennae, Sectors antennae, and the Yagi antennae are all directional antennae. They all have different applications, which is highly dependant on the particular setup. For example: A Sector antenna is usually design to cover a wide pie shaped area. The width of the sector they cover typically ranges from 60° to 180°. Usually they are used to provide specific regional coverage for broadcast areas of WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) or similar applications. Posted by tommy8834 Answered by Thorn __________________ Thorn "I'm The Doctor. I'm a Time Lord. I am from the planet Gallifrey in the constellation Kasterborous. I'm 903 years old and I am the man who is going to save your lives and all 6 billion people on the planet below... You got a problem with that?" Last edited by Thorn : 02-13-2003 at 07:08 AM.