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¾ λ END-FED ANTENNA

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Construction
  • 2 masts
  • 1 antenna element ¾ λ long with ½ λ in the horizontal and as close to ¼ λ in the vertical as the support height will allow
UseStatic, HF scattered net working, i.e. where a mixture of surface wave and skywave propagation is required
Range0-300Km
PolarityHorizontal and vertical
Radiation PatternOmnidirectional up to 300Km
PropagationSkywave from the horizontal part and surface wave from the vertical
AdvantagesMost efficient end-fed antenna
DisadvantagesDifficult to site due to its size
RemarksThe horizontal part must always be ½ λ

¾ λ endfed antenna diagram
Last updated Sunday, 06th December, 2009 @ 12:56pm

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