Jeff Liebermann wrote in
:

Antennas do not produce,
amplify, or "strengthen" RF. The only re-direct it.


Point taken, and I agree because they're passive constructions in metal. Even
before reading more, I'll have one quick retry..

If any given directional antenna can radiate at its best to one particular
direction, is it safe to assume that it will be at its best similarly aimed
when receiving?