Quarter-wave dipole

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:application amateur radio
gptkbp:color_scheme linear polarization
gptkbp:constructed_in can be made from wire
gptkbp:construction_material can use copper or aluminum
gptkbp:coverage provides omnidirectional coverage in the horizontal plane
gptkbp:design simple and effective
gptkbp:design_simplicity known for design simplicity
gptkbp:directionality not directional in the horizontal plane
gptkbp:element two elements
gptkbp:element_spacing elements are spaced 1/4 wavelength apart
gptkbp:feed_line coaxial cable is commonly used
gptkbp:feed_point_impedance varies with height above ground
gptkbp:feed_system center fed
gptkbp:field_strength field strength varies with orientation
gptkbp:frequency provides good signal strength in desired direction
used for specific frequency bands
gptkbp:ground_plane can be used with a ground plane for vertical configuration
gptkbp:grounding proper grounding can improve performance
gptkbp:has_variations various design variations exist
gptkbp:height should be at least 1/4 wavelength above ground
gptkbp:horizontal_orientation can be used in horizontal orientation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Quarter-wave dipole
gptkbp:impedance approximately 73 ohms
gptkbp:increased around 2.15 d Bi
gptkbp:installation easy to install
gptkbp:installation_height installation height affects performance
gptkbp:is_often_used_in commonly used in VHF and UHF bands
gptkbp:length 1/4 wavelength
gptkbp:match_type requires a matching network for some applications
gptkbp:matching_techniques various matching techniques can be applied
gptkbp:matching_transformer may be used for better impedance matching
gptkbp:operational_use high efficiency at resonance
gptkbp:orbit_type a type of half-wave antenna
antenna gain is a key performance metric
gptkbp:performance good performance for its size
gptkbp:price relatively low cost
gptkbp:radiation_efficiency typically high
high radiation efficiency at resonance
gptkbp:radiation_pattern bidirectional
gptkbp:ram limited bandwidth compared to other designs
gptkbp:size compact compared to other antennas
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:vertical_orientation can be used in vertical orientation
gptkbp:water_resistance can be made weather resistant for outdoor use
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dipole_antenna
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6