GE TransNET 900 Reference Manual page 25

For convenience,
maximum allowable power setting of the radio. Note that a gain of 6 dB or
less entitles you to operate the radio at full power output—30 dBm (1 watt).
Table 4. Antenna system gain vs. power output setting (USA)
for 900 MHz models to achieve +36 dBm EIRP
Antenna System Gain
(Antenna Gain in dBi
minus Feedline Loss in dB
a. Most antenna manufacturers rate antenna gain in
b. Feedline loss varies by cable type and length. To
Table 5. Antenna system gain vs. power output setting (USA)
for 2400 MHz models to achieve +36 dBm EIRP
Antenna System Gain
(Antenna Gain in dBi
minus Feedline Loss in dB
a. Most antenna manufacturers rate antenna gain in
b. Feedline loss varies by cable type and length. To
MDS 05-2708A01, Rev. F
Table 4 lists several antenna system gains and shows the
a
b
6 (or less)
8
10
12
14
16
dBd in their literature. To convert to dBi, add
2.15 dB.
determine the loss for common lengths of feedline,
see Table 2 on Page
a
b
2 dB
10 dB
dBd in their literature. To convert to dBi, add
2.15 dB.
determine the loss for common lengths of feedline,
see Table 2 on Page
MDS TransNET Ref. Manual
Maximum Power
Setting
) (in dBm)
30
28
26
24
22
20
11.
Maximum Power
Setting
(in dBm)
27
26
11.
EIRP
(in dBm)
36
36
36
36
36
36
EIRP
(in dBm)
29
36
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