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		brookst on Dec 12, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FCC opens entire 6 GHz band to low power device op... Which is probably good, as 100mw focused in a very tight beam could cause considerable mischief.

GeorgeTirebiter on Dec 12, 2024 [–]

Yes. Beamforming for the receiver, tho, is highly beneficial. MIMO does that for you. The previous poster is correct, the EIRP must not increase when antenna gain does; you have to turn down the wick on the TX.

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