comet 5/8 vs siro ground plane vs sirio dipole

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comet 5/8 vs siro ground plane vs sirio dipole

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the new test is ready for the forum.
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tx 25 m altitude from sea ANTENNAS (db)
5/8 (db) G.P (db) DIPOLE (db)
Α distance tx - rx 290 m, RX altitude from sea 29 m ( + 4 m from tx) 60 64 65
Β distance tx - rx 580 m, RX altitude from sea 05 m ( - 20 m from tx) 53 44 54
Γ distance tx - rx 1160 m, RX altitude from sea 10 m ( - 15 m from tx) 58 59 60
Δ distance tx - rx 1610 m, RX altitude from sea 47 m (+ 22 m from tx) 60 57 67
Ε distance tx - rx 3250 m, RX altitude from sea 20 m ( - 5 m from tx) 40 40 50
Ζ distance tx - rx 4070 m, RX altitude from sea 32 m ( + 7 m from tx) 38 54 57


and the WINNER IS ..... SIRIO DIPOLE
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Theory says 5/8 should be the winner, but of course it all depends on exact installation, position etc.
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EXTERMINATOR

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I want to know the exact dB gain of the exterminator or dominator. I intend buying one but will like to know if it will be suitable for commercial radio broadcasting.
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It is exactly as written on our website under antenna specs, that's 5.15 dbi

The antennas are practically identical, exterminator has a better CNC machined head.
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