Ask HN: A mobile antenna uses 15kw. It seem's a lot. Does someone know why?

2 points by julienfr112 ↗ HN

4 comments

[ 4.1 ms ] story [ 18.2 ms ] thread
A mobile antenna uses 15kw. It seem's a lot. Does someone know why?

Can you add more context to this? The most I've been able to push through a mobile antenna (HF) is 5000 watts. Finding mobile antennas rated for more than 5kw is challenging.

Sorry, in fact, I meant base station, i.e. 3 antenna and equipement, powersupply, network, microwave ...