At 5/10/2008 17:58, you wrote: >Actually, it's the other way around. The isotropic radiator is what's >theoretical. The TIA-329-C standard provides instructions for creating a >real-world reference dipole radiator, upon which real-world measurements can >be based.. > >There are many antenna experts who disagree with some of Cebik's >allegations. The isotropic radiator makes sense at frequencies above 1 GHz, >and that is why the contemporary antenna experts settled on that as a break >point. It seems pointless to debate this issue, since a standard has been >published which reflects a worldwide consensus. Let's move on.
A standard that is largely ignored is not much of a standard. I'll continue to use dBi. Bob NO6B
