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Old September 13th 05, 04:31 PM
Harry
 
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Default 73 Ohms, How do you get it?

I am a newbi in antennas.

Here's my question:

I know that a half-wave dipole in free space has
a feed-point impedance of approximately 73 ohms.

Can anyone tell me **exactly** how this number is calculated.

(or tutorial webpages)

I mean I like to see a general formula (a function of
antenna height above earth....) and all the detailed steps
that will get the impedance number.

Thanks!

-- Harry