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If the forward gain of a six-element Yagi is about 10 dBi, what would the gain of two of these antennas be if they were "stacked"?

C
Answer
Antennas and feed lines
Type
A
20 dBi
B
10 dBi
C
13 dBi
D
7 dBi

Answer Notes

When you stack two identical antennas and feed them in phase, you are effectively doubling your radiated power in the primary direction. In the decibel scale, a doubling of power corresponds to an increase of exactly 3 dB. Therefore, if one antenna has a gain of 10 dBi, adding a second identical antenna theoretically adds 3 dB to the system, resulting in a total gain of 13 dBi. Decibels represent a logarithmic ratio, so you cannot simply add the original gain values linearly.
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