Practical Antenna Handbook, 6th Edition ✓ Most Recent [ Active ]

The definitive antenna reference—thoroughly revised and expanded to cover the latest technologies

Understand and improve the performance of antennas for radio communication systems with the help of this unique guide. This updated, expanded handbook covers antennas for fixed and mobile transceivers from the HF band to microwave frequencies.

Practical Antenna Handbook, Sixth Edition bridges the gap between the mathematical tools used by antenna engineers and the hands-on focus of amateur radio operators and users of communication systems for emergency response and industrial operations. The emphasis is on simple, intuitive explanations of the physical principles that drive real world performance. The book addresses complex topics like radio wave propagation, ionospheric effects, impendance matching, antenna noise, antenna arrays, and beamforming at an understandable level with user-friendly examples.

Major families of antennas are covered, including modified dipoles, wire antennas, loop antennas, verticals, directional arrays, Yagi-Uda beam antennas, antennas for the HF, VHF, and UHF bands, microwave antennas, emergency and portable antennas, mobile and marine antennas, and hidden antennas, as well as antenna tuning and troubleshooting. The handbook provides guidance on antenna supports and towers, critical considerations for grounding and lightning protection, and zoning issues for large installations. Practical tips distilled from years of experience provide the user with confidence that installed antenna systems will work well over the long haul.

Topics covered include:

• Radio wave propagation and ionospheric effects

• Transmission lines and impedance matching

• Antenna arrays and beamforming

• Effect of real ground on propagation and antenna patterns, impedance, and efficiency

• Antenna tuning, testing, and troubleshooting

• Towers and antenna supports

• Lightning protection and ground systems

• Zoning and restrictive covenants

Coverse a wide variety of antennas:

• Dipole type antennas

• Delta, bisquare, and quad loops

• Multiband antennas

• Verticals and wide arrays

• Rotatable Yagi-Uda beams

• Receiving antennas

• Mobile and portable antennas

• VHF/UHF/microwave antennas

• And many more