Soundwil Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi All, I have acquired some rather long sma antenna which are more that twice the length that I would need compared to my normal 1/4 wave antenna. I was wondering if there was any advantage (range wise/signal integrity) in putting these onto my receivers thus (as I understand it) creating a 1/2 wave type of receiver system? Thanks, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScottATL Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'd say get some wire cutters and solve the length problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 The length isn't a problem, just wandering if there was anything to be 'gained' in having them double the usual length. Ta, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 " I was wondering if there was any advantage (range wise/signal integrity) " the basic 1/2 wave antenna doesn't really offer gain increase over the 1/4 wave, but it does not require a ground plane, as the 1/4 wave does. properly matched, actual performance differences probably unnoticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thank you Senator. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 It will work somewhat but so will a coat hanger. It is not equivalent to a 1/4 wave. See FAQ #59 for a detailed explanation. http://www.lectroson...ew-details.html Best, Larry F Lectro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Spot on. Thanks Larry. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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