The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications

The ARRL Antenna Book
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Front Matter
Foreword
Contents
ARRL Member Services
About the ARRL
Common Schematics Used in Circuit Diagrams
Chapter 1--Antenna Fundamentals
Contents
1.1 Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
1.2 Antenna Impedance
1.3 Antenna Directivity and Gain
1.4 Antenna Polarization
1.5 Other Antenna Characteristics
1.6 RF Radiation and Electromagnetic Field Safety
1.7 Bibliography
Chapter 2--Dipoles and Monopoles
Contents
2.1 Dipoles
2.2 Monopoles
2.3 Bibliography
Chapter 3--The Effects of Ground
Contents
3.1 Effects of Ground in the Reactive Near Field
3.2 Ground Systems for Vertical Monopoles
3.3 The Effect of Ground in the Far Field
3.4 Ground Parameters for Antenna Analysis
3.5 References and Bibliography
Chapter 4--Radio Wave Propagation
Contents
4.1 The Nature of Radio Waves
4.2 HF Sky-Wave Propagation
4.3 When and Where HF Bands Are Open
4.4 Propagation Prediction Software
4.5 Bibliography
Chapter 5--Loop Antennas
Contents
5.1 Large Loops
5.2 Small Loop Antennas
5.3 Ferrite-Core Loop Antennas
5.4 Loop Antenna Arrays
5.5 Small Transmitting Loop Antennas
5.6 Bibliography
Chapter 6--Multielement Arrays
Contents
6.1 Creating Gain and Directivity
6.2 Driven Arrays
6.3 Phased Array Techniques
6.4 Phased Array Design Examples
6.5 Practical Aspects of Phased Array Design
6.6 Bibliography
Appendix A -- EZNEC Examples
Chapter 7--Log Periodic Dipole Arrays
Contents
7.1 Basic LPDA Design
7.2 Designing an LPDA
7.3 Bibliography
Chapter 8--Antenna Modeling
Contents
8.1 Overview
8.2 The Basics of Antenna Modeling
8.3 References
Chapter 9--Single-Band MF and HF Antennas
Contents
9.1 Horizontal Antennas
9.2 Vertical Antennas
9.3 Loading Techniques for Short Antennas
9.4 Inverted-L Antennas
9.5 Half-Sloper Antennas
9.6 One-Wavelength Loops
9.7 Bibliography
Chapter 10--Multiband HF Antennas
Contents
10.1 Simple Wire Antennas
10.2 Trap Antennas
10.3 The Terminated Folded Dipole
10.4 Multiband Vertical Antennas
10.5 The Open-Sleeve Antenna
10.6 The Coupled-Resonator Dipole
10.7 HF Log-Periodic Dipole Arrays
10.8 HF Discone Antennas
10.9 Bibliography
Chapter 11--HF Yagi and Quad Antennas
Contents
11.1 Yagi Antennas
11.2 Yagi Performance Parameters
11.3 Monoband Yagi Performance Optimization
11.4 Monoband Yagi Designs
11.5 Multiband Yagis
11.6 Shortening Yagi Elements
11.7 The Moxon Rectangle
11.8 Quad Antennas
11.9 Two Multiband Quad Designs
11.10 Bibliography
Chapter 12--Broadside and End-Fire Arrays
Contents
12.1 Broadside Arrays
12.2 Parallel Broadside Arrays
12.3 Other Forms of Broadside Arrays
12.4 End-Fire Arrays
12.5 Bibliography
Chapter 13--Long-Wire and Traveling-Wave Antennas
Contents
13.1 Overview
13.2 Combinations of Long Wires
13.3 The Resonant Rhombic Antenna
13.4 Terminated Long-Wire Antennas
13.5 Project: Four-Wire Steerable V Beam for 10 through 40 Meters
13.6 Bibliography
Chapter 14--HF Antenna System Design
Contents
14.1 System Design Basics
14.2 Propagation and Coverage
14.3 Effects of Local Terrain
14.4 Stacking Yagis and Switching Systems
Chapter 15--VHF and UHF Antenna Systems
Contents
15.1 Design Factors at and Above VHF
15.2 Basic Antennas for VHF and UHF
15.3 Yagis and Quads at VHF and UHF
15.4 Log-Periodic and Discone Antennas
15.5 Reflector Antennas
15.6 Microwave Antennas
15.7 Bibliography
Chapter 16--VHF and UHF Mobile Antennas
Contents
16.1 Antennas for VHF-UHF FM
16.2 Mounts for Whip Antennas
16.3 Project: 1/4 Wavelength Whips for VHF and UHF
16.4 Bicycle Mobile Antennas for VHF and UHF
16.5 Project: Big Wheel for Two Meters
16.6 Project: Halo for Six Meters
16.7 References and Bibliography
Chapter 17--Antennas for Space Communications
Contents
17.1 Space Communication Antenna Systems
17.2 Circularly Polarized Antennas
17.3 Yagi Arrays
17.4 Parabolic Reflector (Dish) Antennas
17.5 Weatherproofing Relays and Preamplifiers
17.6 Antenna Position Control
17.7 Bibliography
Chapter 18--Repeater Antenna Systems
Contents
18.1 Basic Repeater Concepts
18.2 Repeater Antenna System Design
18.3 Advanced Techniques
18.4 Determining Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
18.5 Assembling a Repeater Antenna System
18.6 Bibliography
Chapter 19--Portable Antennas
Contents
19.1 Horizontal Antennas
19.2 Vertical Antennas
19.3 Beam Antennas
19.4 Portable Masts and Supports
19.5 Bibliography
Chapter 20--Stealth and Limited Space Antennas
Contents
20.1 Installation Safety
20.2 Locations for Antennas
20.3 RF Interference
20.4 Indoor Antennas
20.5 Outdoor Antennas
20.6 Small Transmitting Loops
20.7 Bibliography
Chapter 21--Mobile and Maritime HF Antennas
Contents
21.1 HF Mobile Antenna Fundamentals
21.2 HF Mobile Antenna Types
21.3 Bibliography for HF Mobile Antennas
21.4 HF Antennas for Sail and Power Boats
21.5 Bibliography for HF Maritime Antennas
Chapter 22--Receiving and Direction-Finding Antennas
Contents
22.1 Receiving Antennas
22.2 Direction-Finding Antennas
Chapter 23--Transmission Lines
Contents
23.1 Basic Theory of Transmission Lines
23.2 Practical Transmission Lines
23.3 Feed Line Construction and Operating Characteristics
23.4 RF Connectors
23.5 Choosing and Installing Feed Lines
23.6 Bibliography
Chapter 24--Transmission Line System Techniques
Contents
24.1 Coupling the Transmitter and Line
24.2 Impedance Matching Networks
24.3 Transmission Line System Design
24.4 Transmission Line Matching Devices
24.5 Matching Impedance at the Antenna
24.6 Common-Mode Transmission Line Currents
24.7 Current and Choke Baluns
24.8 Transmission-Line Baluns
24.9 Voltage Baluns
24.10 Bibliography
Chapter 25--Antenna Materials and Construction
Contents
25.1 Wire for Antenna Systems
25.2 Antennas of Aluminum Tubing
25.3 Other Materials for Antenna Construction
25.4 Hardware
25.5 Bibliography
Chapter 26--Building Antenna Systems and Towers
Contents
26.1 Safety and Safety Equipment
26.2 Trees and Masts
26.3 Types of Towers
26.4 Engineering the Tower Project
26.5 Tools and Equipment
26.6 Tower Construction
26.7 Raising and Lowering Antennas
26.8 Notes on Cables and Connectors
26.9 Grounding and Bonding
26.10 Corrosion
26.11 General Maintenance
26.12 Bibliography
Appendix A--Determining Antenna Areas and Wind Load
Appendix B--Calculating the Required Mast Strength
Chapter 27--Antenna and Transmission Line Measurements
Contents
27.1 Line Current and Voltage
27.2 SWR Measurements
27.3 RF Power Measurement
27.4 Field Strength Meters
27.5 Noise Bridge and Antenna Analyzer Measurements
27.6 Time-Domain Reflectometer
27.7 Vector Network Analyzer
27.8 Antenna Field Measurements
27.9 Bibliography
Chapter 28--Antenna System Troubleshooting
Contents
28.1 Antenna System Troubleshooting for Beginners
28.2 Guidelines for Antenna System Troubleshooting
28.3 Analyzing an Antenna Problem
28.4 Refurbishing Aluminum Antennas
Appendix
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