09-30-2006, 05:35 PM
[quote Article Accelerator][quote BigGuynRusty]Placement
The higher the better.
Probably not true.
In the real world, very true.
That is why antennae are placed on top of the highest structure, hills, and mountaintops. Yes, the radiated pattern is toroidal and not spherical, but the shadow (no signal) area is so small in the wireless setup, it is actually non-existant in the real world.
I have found in dozens of wireless setups, placing the antenna higher has always given me, and my customers better signal on the fringe of the signal.
Gave my neighbor the ability to share my high speed access, added about 65 feet to the signal.
Worked for my BlueTooth, put an extension on my Class1 BT dongle, put it on the top shelf (8 foot) of computer desk, added 30 foot to the signal, also oriented the built-in antenna vertical.
If I was taking a test for my HAM license (again) I would have to agree with you, but I am so glad in the real world that antenna can't read!
BGnR
The higher the better.
Probably not true.
In the real world, very true.
That is why antennae are placed on top of the highest structure, hills, and mountaintops. Yes, the radiated pattern is toroidal and not spherical, but the shadow (no signal) area is so small in the wireless setup, it is actually non-existant in the real world.
I have found in dozens of wireless setups, placing the antenna higher has always given me, and my customers better signal on the fringe of the signal.
Gave my neighbor the ability to share my high speed access, added about 65 feet to the signal.
Worked for my BlueTooth, put an extension on my Class1 BT dongle, put it on the top shelf (8 foot) of computer desk, added 30 foot to the signal, also oriented the built-in antenna vertical.
If I was taking a test for my HAM license (again) I would have to agree with you, but I am so glad in the real world that antenna can't read!
BGnR