Half-wave dipole

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:application gptkb:radio_station
amateur radio
television transmission
used in VHF and UHF communications
used in ham radio
used in shortwave radio
gptkbp:beam figure-eight
emits electromagnetic waves
gptkbp:color linear polarization
gptkbp:construction_material can be made from copper or aluminum
gptkbp:design simple to construct
gptkbp:difficulty relatively low complexity
gptkbp:frequency varies based on length
provides good signal strength when properly installed
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element two conductive elements
gptkbp:has_variants can be modified for specific needs
gptkbp:height affects performance
gptkbp:home_ground can be used with or without
may require grounding for safety
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Half-wave dipole
gptkbp:increased typically around 2.15 d Bi
gptkbp:installation can be installed as an inverted V configuration
can be installed horizontally or vertically
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to non-directional in the horizontal plane
gptkbp:length half the wavelength of the frequency used
length = 468 / frequency in M Hz
gptkbp:maintenance requires minimal maintenance
gptkbp:match_type important for minimizing reflections
requires matching for optimal performance
gptkbp:material often made from insulated wire
gptkbp:mode can be an issue without proper balun
gptkbp:operational_area high efficiency
generally high in open space
gptkbp:orbital_inclination depends on height above ground
gptkbp:performance affected by nearby objects
can be enhanced with additional elements
gptkbp:points_system located at the center
gptkbp:power_consumption depends on construction quality
high in free space
gptkbp:price generally low cost to build
gptkbp:product_line requires a feed line for connection
gptkbp:ram limited bandwidth
gptkbp:safety_features should be installed away from power lines
should be taken during installation.
gptkbp:socket_type approximately 73 ohms
gptkbp:tuning can be adjusted using traps or coils
can be tuned for different frequencies
may be used to improve performance
gptkbp:type radio antenna
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:end-fed_dipole
center-fed dipole
gptkbp:water_resistance can be affected by environmental conditions
varies with frequency and installation height
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dipole_antenna
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6