Which calculation measures the radiated power after the radio, antenna cable, and antenna?
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Correct answer: ERIP.
Why this is the answer
Equivalent Radiated Isotropic Power (ERIP) measures the total power radiated by an antenna in a specific direction, taking into account the power output of the radio, losses in the antenna cable, and the antenna's gain. It's a comprehensive metric for actual radiated power. mW (milliwatts) is a unit of absolute power, but doesn't account for cable loss or antenna gain. dBm is a logarithmic unit of absolute power referenced to 1 milliwatt, also not accounting for antenna gain or cable loss. dBi is a unit of antenna gain relative to an isotropic radiator, not a measure of total radiated power.
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