Advantages of Microwave Transmission
- Cheaper as compared to Radio waves.
- Supports larger Bandwidth so more information is transmitted.
- They are used for point-to-point communication.
- More Antenna gain is possible.
- Antenna size gets reduced as the frequency is higher.
- Low power consumption as signals are of higher frequency.
- The effect of fading gets reduced by using LOS (line of sight ) propagation.
- Does not require any land for the installation of cables.
- Easy communication over rugged terrain.
- Communication over oceans is also possible.
Microwave Transmission
Microwave is a part of the electromagnetic Spectrum. Their frequency ranges from 300 MHz to 300 GHz, which corresponds to wavelengths of 1 mm to 30 cm. Sending and receiving information by microwaves is known as Microwave Transmission. Microwaves come under Unguided or wireless transmission media.
The repeaters form a network known as a microwave relay network. But these systems are used only in special roles as they are very expensive. These technologies such as wireless networks, and broadcast satellites broadcast television and radio directly into consumers’ houses. Microwaves can also be used for wireless power transmission.