Larry,
Doubling the antenna height does not always increase the gain. It does help
in most cases but if the antenna's are line of sight it makes little or no
difference.
Charles Miller
WD5EEH
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From: "Laryn Lohman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 2:34 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: db comparisons
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> You can gain 3dB by either doubling your power (or ERP), or by
> > doubling the antenna height.
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> Actually, doubling antenna height is usually close to 6db gain.
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> Laryn K8TVZ
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