Dipole Gain & SWR vs Length of it's Limbs
Theory says SWR=1 when each limb is 1/4 wavelength (68mm)
Simulation shows SWR=1 when each limb is few mm less than 1/4 wavelength (63mm)!!
Which one to believe???
I will have to test this by making a dipole with 68mm each limb.
Then VRS range plot for 24hrs, trim 2mm, VRS range plot again for 24hrs, trim another 2mm, test again for 24hrs.
This is driving me crazy.
dipole vs length.jpg
Theory says SWR=1 when each limb is 1/4 wavelength (68mm)
Simulation shows SWR=1 when each limb is few mm less than 1/4 wavelength (63mm)!!
Which one to believe???
I will have to test this by making a dipole with 68mm each limb.
Then VRS range plot for 24hrs, trim 2mm, VRS range plot again for 24hrs, trim another 2mm, test again for 24hrs.
This is driving me crazy.
dipole vs length.jpg
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