1. Directional
- this type of antenna has a narrow beamwidth; with the
power being more directional, greater distances are usually
achieved but area coverage is sacrificed
- Yagi, Panel, Sector and Parabolic antennae
- an EUM, NCL Station/Master will use this type of
antenna in both Point to Point and Point to Multipoint
2. Omni-Directional
- this type of antenna has a wide beamwidth and radiates
3600; with the power being more spread out, shorter
distances are achieved but greater coverage attained
- Omni antenna
- a CCU or an NCL Master will use this type of antenna
Yagi
- better suited for shorter links
- lower dBi gain; usually between 7 and 15 dBi
Typical Radiation Pattern for a Yagi
Parabolic
- used in medium to long links
- gains of 18 to 28 dBi
- most common
Typical Radiation Pattern for a Parabolic
Sectoral
- directional in nature, but can be adjusted anywhere from 450 to
1800
- typical gains vary from 10 to 19 dBi
0 0
-15 -15
-20 -20
-30 -30
270 0 -3 -6 -10 dB 90 270 0 -3 -6 -10 dB 90
180 180
Horizontal
Vertical
Antenna Impedance
A proper Impedance Match is essential for maximum power
transfer. The antenna must also function as a matching load for
the Transmitter ( 50 ohms).
1.0:1 ∞ 0.0 dB