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For example, let pr pt at this minimum distance rmin, and let the effective areas of the two antennas be equal to dm22. Convert 1 kw to dbm p t 10log1kw1mw 10 log1,000,000 60 dbm. Antennas can be designed to transmit and receive radio waves in all horizontal directions equally omnidirectional antennas, or preferentially in a particular direction. May 29, 2011 rfs microwave antenna system brochure may 2011.
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