Antenna design question
"Richard Harrison" wrote in message
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Mike, N3LI wrote:
"Why would the velocity be less at increased (antenna element) width?"
Let B = the phase velocity on the antenna element, in radians per unit
length. 2pi/B = wavelength on the element.
Therefore, 2pi/B=velocity of phase propagation.
Due to the behavior of of open-circuited transmission lines and
open-circuited antennas:
B=2pif times sq.rt. of LC radians / unit length.
2 pi f / B = velocity of propagation.
It is intuitive that a fat antenna element has more L & C than a thin
element and thus a lower velocity of propagation.
Best regards, Richard Harrisob, KB5WZI
Hmmmm... my straight wire inductance equation from the ARRL handbook
indicates smaller wire diameters have larger inductance.
???
73,
John
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