At 2/19/2007 17:51, you wrote: >I believe Diamond uses gain over **isotropic** (dBi) for their rating >specs... which might account for the extra ~2.2dB. > >(If memory serves me the difference between dBi and dBd is about 2.2 - yes?)
2.12 dB, to be exact. >This is one reason to be careful about what the respective company is using >for their comparison... gain vs Isotrpoic or gain vs Dipole. I just assume that unless specified, the gain is in dBi. For me to interpret a claimed gain as referenced to a dipole, it must be stated as "dBd". Bob NO6B
