Jack Schaefer writes:
> Does anyone have any type of range specs for different dBi antennas. I'd
> like to know what the maximun usable distance is of a 15 dBi flat panel
> antenna.
Its impossible to answer this question.
What I can offer is a "rule of thumb". Basically devide the
additional gain (in dBi) by the path loss coefficient (see below) and
you'll get the additional range *in dB*.
Typical path loss coefficients:
metro downtown: 4 or above
indoor office: 3.5
indoor office (open): 3.0
LOS (outdoor): 2.0
If your path-loss coefficient is 4.0, then 6dBi of additional antenna
gain will get you 1.5dB more in range, or about 1.4X the range of the
original antenna.
YMMV. ;-)
Jim
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