User's Manual

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(MPE) for this product was computed using a 0dB gain antenna, and must be
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ecalculated if a gain antenna is used.
Height Try to locate the antenna as high above obstructions, vehicle, and buildings as
possible. UHF and VHF radio channels require a clear “line-of-sight” between
the transmitter and the receiver. Radio waves will penetrate buildings, and
reflect off and around obstacles, but the fewer obstacles between stations the
better the signal quality.
Gain Antennas are specified by their gain. They actually do not have gain, but rather
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ey can increase the strength of a signal in certain directions, at the expense of
attenuating signals from other directions. Gain antennas always have “patterns”
of gain. It is important you understand the pattern of your antenna. Omni
directional antennas will receive from almost any angle, 360 degrees around
them.
Omni Antenna Directional Antenna