[Towertalk] 1.7 db gain

[ag0n@arrl.net (ag0n@arrl.net)]

On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:09:50 -0800, Al Williams wrote:

> From experience, I know that 1.7 db doesn't amount to much with clear
> channel, S5 or greater signals but how effective is it for weak signals?

Hi Al.  Long time!

You nailed it.  With a reasonably good signal, 1-2 db is nothing.  But
when you're in the noise floor it can be all the difference in the
world.

Gary
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