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		slow_typist on Dec 20, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ham radio operators receive signals from Voyager 1... A dipole does not radiate isotropically. It has a gain of 2.15 dB over the theoretical isotropic antenna. Gains with respect to the dipole are ERP, not EIRP. But still a lot of power :-)

kstrauser on Dec 20, 2024 [–]

Oops, you're right. That's still really freaking bright!

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