Cell phone is -2 to -10 dB average down from 1/2 wave and the pattern is
very splintered.
The antenna resonates with parts inside the case and users arm.
Longer antenna is defiantly better, IF it is resonate.
If you get aftermarket, it may not be.
Has to be designed for that particular cellphone.


"Bob Bob" wrote in message
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This actually begs another question.

How efficient compared to (say) a 1/2 wave dopole is the average cell
phone antenna? I'd also like to know the difference between those
handsets that have a antenna sticking out better or worse (dB pls) than
those that dont.

I guess body attenuation wd be a major factor too.

Cheers Bob


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