I just changed two low bandwidth 5 MHz width PTP links from Rocket M2 radios to ePMP 2.4 GHz non-sync radios. The "signal strength" is about 10 dB lower with the ePMP radios. Do they use a different mechanism to calculate signal strength?
Link 1: - 2x Rocket Dish RD-2G24 - Antennas were not re-aimed when switching radios - Radio outputs are maximized on both systems to FCC PTP limits - UBNT signal read -62 dBm Tx / -61 dBm Rx - ePMP singal reads -72 dBm Tx / -70 dBm Rx Link 2: - 1x Rocket Dish RD-2G24 - 1x L-Com DPD 18 dBi Dish - Antennas were not re-aimed when switching radios - Radio outputs are maximized on both systems to FCC PTP limits - UBNT signal read -70 dBm Tx / -72 dBm Rx - ePMP singal reads -80 dBm Tx / -82 dBm Rx Both links were stable, and both links appear stable now. Both ePMP links have 60-70% more throughput. Do I just need to adjust my mental meter 10 db? Are the new signals actually as concerning as they feel? Thanks - Chris
