The Alpha Antenna line of systems, which include the V43, increase performance using ground gain. Deploying the system over a real ground enables ground gain. This can add as much as 6 dB (approximately 2 S-Units) to the performance of your antenna. Specifically, dependent upon the height and amount of ground conductivity.
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