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RF Propagation Calculator

rf propagation radio path loss calculator

This page describes an RF Propagation calculator and provides the formula it uses.

RF Propagation Calculator

Inputs

Outputs

The calculator determines RF propagation characteristics based on several input parameters.

EXAMPLE of RF Propagation Calculator:

  • INPUTS:

    • Frequency (Fr): 850 MHz
    • Receiver Sensitivity: -106 dBm
    • Transmitter Power (Pt): 5 Watts
    • Transmitter Antenna Height (Ht): 4.2 meters
    • Receiver Antenna Height (Hr): 4.2 meters
    • Distance: 15 Km

  • OUTPUTS:

    • Max. radio distance between Tx-Rx: 16.39 Km
    • Path Loss: 114.54 dB

Formula/Equation used in RF Propagation calculator

The following formula is used in this RF Propagation calculator.

rf propagation formula