To calculate the length of a 5/8 wave antenna (\(L\)):
\[ L = \frac{585}{f} \]
Where:
A 5/8 wave antenna length refers to a type of antenna design where the physical length of the antenna is 5/8 of the wavelength of the frequency it is designed to receive or transmit. This design is often used in vertical antennas for radio communication systems, as it offers a lower angle of radiation and greater range of signal compared to other designs. The 5/8 wave antenna is particularly popular in mobile communications, such as for car radios, because of its superior performance in transmitting signals over a horizontal plane.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ L = \frac{585}{144} = 4.06 \text{ meters} \]
The length of the antenna is 4.06 meters.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ L = \frac{585}{100} = 5.85 \text{ meters} \]
The length of the antenna is 5.85 meters.