As this is only an example, actual figures will vary according to the specific downconverter vendor's product. Sample coverage assumes the following design criteria:

• 2.5 dB typical channel combiner loss
• 2 dB typical waveguide/jumper loss
• 13 dBi transmit antenna gain
• 32 dB block downconverter gain
• 2.5 dB block downconverter noise figure
• 6 dB typical receive line loss
• 15 dB typical fade margin

Tx Output Power	Rx Antenna Gain	Maximum Coverage
5 watts avg.	18 dBi 24 dBi	12.5 mi. 25.5 mi.
10 watts avg.	18 dBi 24 dBi	12.5 mi. 25.5 mi.
15 watts avg.	18 dBi 24 dBi	15.5 mi. 31.0 mi.

Table 4. Sample Coverage

*This module provided courtesy of the ITS division of ADC.