[WISPA] Horizontal vs. Vertical

2007-11-14 Thread Mike Hammett
Why are horizontal antenna some times fewer db gain than vertical? I'm planning for a new tower and the MTI antennas have a 4 db difference between polarizations. I always thought horizontal had better propagation characteristics, but is it enough to make up for the 4 db lower antenna gain?

Re: [WISPA] Horizontal vs. Vertical

2007-11-14 Thread Marlon K. Schafer
Hammett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:24 AM Subject: [WISPA] Horizontal vs. Vertical Why are horizontal antenna some times fewer db gain than vertical? I'm planning for a new tower and the MTI antennas have a 4 db difference

Re: [WISPA] Horizontal vs. Vertical

2007-11-14 Thread Tom DeReggi
, November 14, 2007 10:24 AM Subject: [WISPA] Horizontal vs. Vertical Why are horizontal antenna some times fewer db gain than vertical? I'm planning for a new tower and the MTI antennas have a 4 db difference between polarizations. I always thought horizontal had better propagation