What is dBic for antenna and how does it relate to dBi?

[xueowngoal]

Help: antenna -- dBic

Hi, I need help.

For antenna, what is dBic? What is the relation of dBi and dBic?
Thank you!

 

[berkeman]

A quick google search on dBic shows that the "c" refers to a circularly polarized antenna. I didn't know that.

http://www.answers.com/topic/dbic

Welcome to the PF, BTW.