Re: Jeff, et al: Is this antenna worth it?



On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:41:01 +0000 (UTC), Margo <Margo@xxxxxx> wrote:

http://www.radiolabs.com/products/antennas/2.4gig/backfire.php

I don't know. The specs are fine, but there are no pattern graphs or
VSWR graphs. I don't believe the 15dBi gain for a 10" diameter
antenna and suspect it's a few dB less. $60 for 15dBi is also pricy.
You can get a 19dBi dish antenna for the same price.

How are you doing to use this antenna?

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