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E9D01
How much does the gain of an ideal parabolic reflector antenna increase when the operating frequency is doubled?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: D. 6 dB
Dish gain rises with the square of frequency. Doubling frequency gives 2^2 = 4 times the gain, and 10 x log(4) = 6 dB.
Tip: Double frequency, add 6 dB.