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The inverted L is, as the name suggests an "upside-down" L. | |||
[[Image:inverted L.jpg]] | |||
Notes: | |||
* The total length AC of the wire radiates in this antenna | |||
* A good quality ground is required | |||
* The vertical length AB should be as long as possible for best results | |||
== Theory of Operation== | == Theory of Operation== | ||
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* - a wire length of 121' (37m) will be resonant on 30m, 20m and 17m | * - a wire length of 121' (37m) will be resonant on 30m, 20m and 17m | ||
== See also == | |||
External links | * [[Antenna]] | ||
* [[Propagation]] | |||
* [[Bands]] | |||
== External links== | |||
* [http://vk1od.net/antenna/InvertedL/InvertedL.htm VK1OD Inverted L for HF] | * [http://vk1od.net/antenna/InvertedL/InvertedL.htm VK1OD Inverted L for HF] | ||
* [http://www.clive.wankling.dsl.pipex.com/l.html An inverted L for small gardens] | * [http://www.clive.wankling.dsl.pipex.com/l.html An inverted L for small gardens] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:37, 7 November 2010
The inverted L is, as the name suggests an "upside-down" L.
Notes:
- The total length AC of the wire radiates in this antenna
- A good quality ground is required
- The vertical length AB should be as long as possible for best results
Theory of Operation
End-fed longwire antennas that are 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 or 15 electrical quarter-waves long will exhibit a feedpoint impedance of between 150 ohms and 250ohms. Using a 4:1 balun at the feedpoint will enable us to feed these antennas with a 50 ohm source and cable (usually coaxial cable).
Because the amateur bands are related harmonically it is possible to produce an inverted L antenna that is resonant or almost resonant on a number of bands.
For example:
- - a wire length of 128' (39m) will be resonant on 15m, 12m and 10m
- - a wire length of 121' (37m) will be resonant on 30m, 20m and 17m