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Old 3rd Nov 2013, 13:06
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westhawk
 
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Airborne wx radar beam width varies according to antenna size. Generally, the larger the antenna, the less the angular beam width. Smaller antenna, less tilt down is required in order to receive ground returns at a specific distance and height above the surface. Brand does not matter in this respect. There are charts and diagrams to illustrate the concept all over the web. Enjoy!
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