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WhatIsAnESA
Characteristics
Dilemma
SmallAntennas
Solution
Application
Conclusions
Resources
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Introduction:
- With the sun cycle being what it is, I decided that I needed access to the lower HF frequencies. Despite my very limited space, I decided that
I would try to build a small antenna that would work on 80 meters. The antenna would have to fit in an area about 20 feet from my house, 10 feet
from my neighbor's property line and about 25 feet from the back power lines.
- I tried several different types of "small" antennas before finding a design that actually
worked. Along the way, I found that there are quite a few compromises and conflicting choices that have to be made, thus:
"The Dilemma Of The Small Antenna".
- This presentation will be a brief overview of small antenna characteristics; examine some of the various types and configurations of small antennas;
debunk a few "myths"; present some relevant engineering details; and provide links to related articles and other resources.
- The ARRL Handbook and the ARRL Antenna Book proved to be valuable sources for much of the information presented here. Especially
helpful was Robert J. Zavrel's, Antenna Physics: An Introduction (available at the ARRL on-line store). This book examines antenna
design parameters and expands on much of the information presented in the ARRL Antenna Book. I also invite those interested to check out
the antenna articles on the web that are linked to on the Resources page. Small Antenna Resource Page
- Please Note: The information presented here is only meant for the benefit of our club members. I have used several graphics "lifted"
from various publications (without permission) and may have inadvertently used statements from articles and web pages without giving credit
to the originator. I, therefore, request that you do not distribute any of this material nor make it otherwise available. Please do not
post this anywhere else on the internet. It is available on my personal website at: www.hi-q-webs.com/SmallAntennas.html.
- Questions and comments can be addressed to Steve Prunella KC2SP: steve@hi-q-webs.com .
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