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Antenna beamwidth is the angular distance between:

B
Answer
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Type
A
the 6 dB power points on the major lobe
B
the points on the major lobe at the half-power points
C
the 3 dB power points on the first minor lobe
D
the maximum lobe spread points on the major lobe

Answer Notes

Antenna beamwidth is standardly defined as the angular distance between the two points on the main (major) lobe where the radiated power drops to one-half of its maximum value. These points are also known as the half-power points or the -3 dB points. Distractors often try to confuse you with the -6 dB points, which would represent one-quarter power, or they refer to minor lobes instead of the major lobe. Always remember that "half-power" and "-3 dB" are interchangeable terms when measuring antenna directivity and defining the edges of the main beam.
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