Quarter-wave dipole

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dipole_antenna
gptkbp:application amateur radio
gptkbp:beam bidirectional
gptkbp:color linear polarization
gptkbp:constructed_in can be made from wire
gptkbp:construction_material can use copper or aluminum
gptkbp:covered_by provides omnidirectional coverage in the horizontal plane
gptkbp:design simple and effective
known for design simplicity
gptkbp:field field strength varies with orientation
gptkbp:frequency provides good signal strength in desired direction
used for specific frequency bands
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element two elements
gptkbp:has_transformation may be used for better impedance matching
gptkbp:has_variants various design variations exist
gptkbp:height installation height affects performance
should be at least 1/4 wavelength above ground
gptkbp:home_ground proper grounding can improve performance
can be used with a ground plane for vertical configuration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Quarter-wave dipole
gptkbp:increased around 2.15 d Bi
gptkbp:installation easy to install
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to not directional in the horizontal plane
gptkbp:is_often_used_in commonly used in VHF and UHF bands
gptkbp:layout elements are spaced 1/4 wavelength apart
gptkbp:length 1/4 wavelength
gptkbp:match_type requires a matching network for some applications
various matching techniques can be applied
gptkbp:mission a type of half-wave antenna
antenna gain is a key performance metric
gptkbp:operational_area high efficiency at resonance
gptkbp:orbital_inclination can be used in vertical orientation
gptkbp:performance good performance for its size
gptkbp:points_system center fed
gptkbp:power_consumption typically high
high radiation efficiency at resonance
gptkbp:price relatively low cost
gptkbp:product_line coaxial cable is commonly used
gptkbp:ram limited bandwidth compared to other designs
gptkbp:size compact compared to other antennas
gptkbp:socket_type varies with height above ground
gptkbp:suitable_for suitable for portable operations
gptkbp:tuning can be tuned for different frequencies
various tuning methods can be employed
gptkbp:type radio antenna
gptkbp:viewpoint can be used in horizontal orientation
gptkbp:water_resistance approximately 73 ohms
can be made weather resistant for outdoor use