63.1 dbW = 93.1 dBm (240 watts + 39.3 dB gain)
path loss at 5760 MHz = 283.2 dB (at perigee)
RX gain = 39.3 dB
93.1 - 283.2 + 39.3 = -150.8 dBm
Noise floor at 1.2 dB noise figure and 500 Hz bandwidth = -151.9 dBm
SNR = +1.1 dB (easily detectable by ear with CW).
63.1 dbW = 93.1 dBm (240 watts + 39.3 dB gain)
path loss at 5760 MHz = 283.2 dB (at perigee)
RX gain = 39.3 dB
93.1 - 283.2 + 39.3 = -150.8 dBm
Noise floor at 1.2 dB noise figure and 500 Hz bandwidth = -151.9 dBm
SNR = +1.1 dB (easily detectable by ear with CW).