Steve wrote:
> Hi
>
> well 3dB is double the power 6dB is 4 times etc, etc
> So in theory 20w into ant = 40w ERP
> Yes I know 50Mhz folded dipoles are big. I was toying with making one, but
> never did
>
> 73
>
> Steve M1SWB
But dB is relative. And the dBi means that it is referenced to an
isotropic source, where GOOD manufacturers reference a dipole. 3dBi is
less then 1dBd (dB gain over a dipole). So that 3dB antenna is about the
same as a regular dipole. That's the short answer anyway.
--
Jim Barbour
WD8CHL
Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
