Why a Yagi vs. omni-directional antenna for cellular repeaters?
Yagi antennas have roughly twice the gain of omni-directional cell phone antennas. Also, all of the Yagi antenna’s gain is pointing in one direction and it’s elements collect and hold the signal better, so it is more efficient. Therefore, more coax cable can be used with a Yagi antenna vs. an omni-directional antenna.
Related Questions
- Rather than going to the trouble of installing a Yagi antenna why not reposition the existing antenna so that it mounts horizontally rather than the present vertical?
- Can I hold my Yagi antenna to point it in different directions while attempting to tune it to a cellular tower?
- Will a Yagi antenna pick up a digital VHF signal?
