[MLB-WIRELESS] Microtik 200mW Wireless cards for $125USD

Drew drew at wireless.org.au
Thu Jul 18 06:27:37 EST 2002


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>
>> Given that the Microtik cards already output 200mW am I correct in 
>> assuming
>>
>> that with any practical (non-isotropic) antenna such as dipole you would
>> immediately exceed the limit for the upper end of the band.
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> A dipole would probably be alright, by the time you add a couple dB 
> coax and connector  loss.

It's not that bad... 200mW is 23dbm, so assuming 2db cable loss... 36 - 
23 - 2 = 11dbi... good enough for an average patch antenna or a average 
omni, or a poor cantenna, but no dishes.

D




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