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antenna has when working with signals that propogate often (such as HF, see
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antenna has when working with signals that propogate often (such as HF, see
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[[frequency_range]]). This phenomenon is called eliptical polarization.
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[[frequency_range]]). This phenomenon is called eliptical polarization.
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== Feed line ==
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A feed line delivers a signal to the antenna. The ratio of voltage to current
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is [[Impedance]]. This is due to the ratio of the physical dimesnions of the
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feed point, and the frequency of the signal. They are said to be in _resonance_
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when the feed point impedance is all resistance with no reactance.
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The feed points impredance is heavily affected by nearby conductors and its
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height above ground.
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== Gain ==
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Gain is concentrating an antenna's radiated signals in a specific direction.
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Gain aids in concentrating the antenna in an intended direction. This is done
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by creating waves that constructivly add in certain directions, and destruvily
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subtract in others.
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*Omnidirectional antenna* radiate in all directions, and therefore have an
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equal gain in all directions.
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*Beam* or *directed antenna* have gain in a single direction, and are great for
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communicating in a specific direction.
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An *isotropic antenna* is a theoretical antenna that has no gain, because it
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radiates equally in all directions. No such antenna exists, and is used for
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reference.
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Gain is measured in decibels (dB) and is in reference to something, most often
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an isotropic antenna (abbr. dBi) or with respect to a dipoles peak gain (abbr.
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dBd). The gain is often showns using an azimuthal and elevation diagram,
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showing views from the top and side respecivly.
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