Polarization

Keep That HT Antenna Vertical

AF5NP Antenna, HT (Handheld Transceiver), Polarization

The previous post introduced you to the handheld transceiver (HT) and suggested that it had limitations.

One of the HTs weaknesses is that because it is hand held, the operator must maintain the antenna pointing up for maximum performance, as shown below.

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This is because repeater and mobile antennas are always vertically oriented and the handheld antenna should match orientation for maximum power transfer.

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Antennas are polarized according to Continue reading →

Understanding Antennas-A Simplified Perspective

AF5NP Antenna, Bandwidth, Counterpoise, Delta, Dipole, Directivity, Efficiency, Gain, Ground Plane, HT (Handheld Transceiver), Impedance, J-Pole, Loop, Magnetic Mount (Mag Mount), Mobile, Monopole, Polarization, Quad, Rat Tail, Resonant, Rubber Duck, Standing Waves, SWR (Standing Wave Ratio), Transmission Line, Wavelength, Yagi

A PowerPoint slideshow, Understanding Antennas / A Simplified Perspective for Ham Radio Operators is downloadable here: Understanding Antennas-A Simplified Perspective

This presentation provides a working understanding of amateur radio antennas without being overly technical or dry.

The target audience is newer hams with limited knowledge of antennas.  It is presented at the Technician license level. You will see Continue reading →