Calculating radio signal distances

[Ryan H]

If I know the:

• Frequency
• Effective Radiated Power
• Height Above Average Terrain
• Radiation Center Above Mean Sea Level
• Radiation Center Above Ground Level

of a radio signal / tower, is there a way to determine the rough range of the radio signal?

 

[sophiecentaur]

A lot has been written about this and the accuracy of any preciction will depend on the band you are working at. You need to google "link budget" to get an idea about the problem.
This link could give you an idea of what you want to know

http://www.aubraux.com/design/rf-link-budget-calculator.php"

 

[jtbell]

In the VHF and UHF bands that are used for television, the Longley-Rice model is often used in the USA:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longley–Rice_model