Figure 5-6: Omnidirectional and dish Antennas Dish Antenna Om nidirectional Antenna Focuses signals in a narrow range spread signals in all directions Signals can be sent over long distances Rapid signal attenuation Must point at the sender No need to point at receiver Good for fixed subscribers Good for mobile subscribers 5-105-10 Figure 5-6: Omnidirectional and Dish Antennas Omnidirectional Antenna Spread signals in all directions Rapid signal attenuation ----- No need to point at receiver Good for mobile subscribers Dish Antenna Focuses signals in a narrow range Signals can be sent over long distances ----- Must point at the sender Good for fixed subscribers