Verification Methodology of Fade Characteristics in a DAB+ SFN in Wroclaw

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The article presents the methodology for measuring
verification of the phenomenon of fades in the DAB+ SFN. The
verification is related to comparing the characteristics of the fades
determined theoretically with the occurring fades in the real
environment of a large city. The conditions favorable for the
occurrence of fading are presented and by selecting the
appropriate propagation analysis tool, the places where the
occurrence of fading is most likely were selected. In these places an
analysis of the characteristics of fades was carried out and the
conditions for their verification were determined.

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2024-04-19

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