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Wireless Link Budget Calculator

Plan point-to-point wireless links at 5, 6, 24, 60, 70 and 80 GHz. Calculates path loss, rain fade, Fresnel clearance and link margin.

Atmospheric and rain figures are typical values. Confirm the rain rate for your ITU rain zone and the licensing position for your band before committing to a design.

Results

Link Margin

-17.5 dB

FAIL - Link not viable

Free Space Path Loss

131.5 dB

Atmospheric Loss

22.50 dB

Rain Fade

13.42 dB

Received Signal

-82.5 dBm

Total Path Loss

168.5 dB

Fresnel Radius at Obstacle

1.37 m

Clearance Required (60%)

0.82 m

Actual Clearance

11.00 m

Fresnel zone is clear

Path Profile and Fresnel Zone

Path Profile and Fresnel ZoneFresnel Radius at Obstacle 1.37 m, Actual Clearance 11.00 m20.0 m18.0 m1.50 kmF1 1.37 m · 60% = 0.82 m

Link Budget Breakdown

Link Budget BreakdownReceived Signal -82.5 dBm, Link Margin -17.5 dBRX Sensitivity (dBm) -65 dBmTX Power+10.0Gains+76.0Path Loss-131.5Atmos-22.5Rain-13.4Cable-1.0Received-82.5