[BVARC] Antennas -- The Stir Crazy Net

[jcluppens at ussailing.net]

Thanks for putting the pdf file together. This is great reference and Rick sends folks to it a lot I see. Probably be much better posted on the web site as I was  one who found them all and just printed the one  or whatever pages involved for each one.  This pdf a lot nicer! 

 

Chris Luppens – KG5BBF

 

From: BVARC <bvarc-bounces at bvarc.org> On Behalf Of Gus Bernard via BVARC
Sent: Thursday, February 4, 2021 9:17 AM
To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc at bvarc.org>
Cc: Gus Bernard <gnelnard at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [BVARC] Antennas -- The Stir Crazy Net

 

Thanks, Rick, for this and all of your work for the club over the years.  I hope you don't mind that I assembled your "TRH-The Antenna" articles into one PDF for my library, and attached it to this post for the convenience of other members.

 

Gus, K5GMB

 

On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 7:35 PM Rick Hiller via BVARC <bvarc at bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc at bvarc.org> > wrote:

Antennas -- Some Guidance for the Neophyte

 

I was listening to the Stir Crazy Net today and the subject of antennas was broached.  Some claimed they knew nothing about skyhooks (but wanted to learn) and this note is targeted to y'all.

 

Antennas Basics -- have a look at the 9 article series I wrote for the BVARC Newsletter -- February to November 2015 (no April)   http://www.bvarc.org/newsletter/201502.pdf  this url will get you started.  I approach things from a layman's point giving you a start to understanding.

 

Antenna Modeling -- Most of the modeling apps are based on the NEC Engine.   L.B. Cebik, W4RNL(sk) wrote a 4 part series in QST Nov 2000 to Feb 2001.  "Beginners Guide to Modeling with NEC".  Cebik was the the most prolific writer in Ham Radio (Silver is 2nd HI)

 

There are many other sources of basic antenna  and modeling information, but you must, and I accentuate MUST, get a firm grip on the basics of antennas in order to "get it".  Look, if what I write doesn't resonate with you, then, please, find another author that does.   There are many out there (see the list of references in article 9 in my BVARC newsletter series mentioned above) 

 

In summary:  I promote 2 general guidelines:

 

   1-- Antennas should always be looked at as a “system” consisting of the RF source (your transmitter), transmission line, matching networks (if any) and the load – the antenna itself.

 

   2--A firm grasp of the fundamental principles and characteristics of antennas and transmission lines is absolutely essential for any of it to make sense.  

 

Believe me, I was once where y'all are.   I am not a degreed antenna engineer, I am simply an antenna aficionado.   Before long you will be too.

 

GL ES 73...Rick   W5RH   rickhiller73 at gmail.com <mailto:rickhiller73 at gmail.com>  

 

ps....I'd be pleased to answer any questions or requests for further guidance, no problem.

 

 


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