Antenna gain selection in Antenna coverage mapping

[MrHatbeard]

In the settings of the antenna coverage tool, I think it would be very handy to be able to choose from a few different antenna gains to allow for the focusing effect as you increase gain.

The context for this idea is that if a station is (for example) high above a local populated area, an antenna with high gain may be focusing the majority of its pattern on the horizon and "miss" the town below, effectively reducing its local coverage, whereas a lower gain antenna may serve the area better.

A gain selection with low (e.g. 3dBi), medium (e.g. 5.8dBi) and high gain (e.g. 8dBi) antenna radiation patterns may aid in the selection of the best one for an installation.

[simbo99]

I like this idea. A lot... For the exact reasons specified. The antenna height above ground can be specified but not the antenna gain. Would benefit repeaters & static companions.