Cellular Antennas
Yagi, Omni-directional, Dome & Panel
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Omni-Directional Exterior Cellular Antennas
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Directional Exterior Cellular Antennas
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Interior Building Cellular Antennas
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Cellphone-Mate CM248 Directional Panel
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Wilson 301129 800-900MHz Directional Yagi
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Wilson 301124 1800-1900 Directional Yagi
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Trucker and RV Vehicle Cellular Antennas
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Car & Truck 12" Full Wave Cellular Antennas
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Other Types of Cellular Vehicle Antennas
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Wilson 301102 & 301104 Glass and NMO
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Wilson 301146 Universal Cradle
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12" antennas are the most good
gain, around 5dB and due to
their height they are usually
close to a full wave antenna for
800-900/1800-1900MHz cellular
frequencies. They have a
variety of mounting options
which include magnetic mount,
glass mount and permanent
mount.
Special purpose antenna have
their place. Sometimes shorter,
less obvious antennas are
required ranging in 4-6 inches.
Other antennas such as the
Wilson 301143 are designed to
be mounted directly on the back
of a cell phone or air card
usually with Velcro. Antennas
are even embedded with phone
cradles such as the Wilson
301146 so that the cell phone
the cellular broadcast antenna
while in the vehicle.
designed for large vehicles such
as commercial trucks,
motorhomes and RV's. These
antennas have similar gain and
performance, but come with
various lengths and mounting
options.
There are two basic interior
building antennas, the dome
and the panel. The dome
antenna is usually mounted on
the ceiling and broadcasts 360
degrees in all directions. This is
called an omni-directional
antenna.
The panel antenna is mounted
on a wall and broadcasts in a
single direction across the room.
This is call a directional
antenna.
Exterior rooftop antennas come
in all sizes and strengths (gain).
Just because an antenna has a
high gain does not mean that it
is the best antenna. Sometimes
an antenna with lower gain is
better because of its radiation
pattern which its ability to collect
signal. Lower gain antennas
have a broader radiation
pattern. Higher gain antennas
usually have a tighter and more
narrow radiation pattern.