Yagi antenna

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:application wireless communication
amateur radio
television reception
gptkbp:benefits compact size
narrow bandwidth
high directionality
requires precise aiming
gptkbp:challenges element diameter
element length
spacing between elements
gptkbp:characteristic bandwidth
impedance
front-to-back ratio
radiation pattern
gptkbp:color_scheme linear polarization
unidirectional pattern
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:copper
aluminum
gptkbp:design multiple elements
simple construction
element spacing
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Haruhiro_Yagi
gptkbp:element gptkb:Reflector
directors
driven element
gptkbp:feed_line coaxial cable
gptkbp:feed_system located at the driven element
gptkbp:frequency VHF
UHF
30 MHz to 3 GHz
gptkbp:gain_value typically 6 to 20 d B
gptkbp:history developed in 1926
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yagi antenna
gptkbp:impedance typically 50 ohms
gptkbp:increased high gain
gptkbp:installation requires alignment
mounted on a mast
gptkbp:is_often_used_in ham radio
point-to-point communication
TV antennas
gptkbp:maintenance requires periodic maintenance
gptkbp:operational_use high efficiency
gptkbp:performance affected by weather conditions
affected by surrounding objects
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Log-periodic_antenna
gptkb:Dipole_antenna
Parabolic antenna
gptkbp:size varies with frequency
gptkbp:tuning requires tuning for optimal performance
gptkbp:type directional antenna
gptkbp:used_for radio communications
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:broadcasting
satellite communication
signal reception
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UHF_Radio
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5