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What term describes an unbalanced feed system in which the driven element of an antenna is fed both at the centre and a fraction of a wavelength to one side of centre?
C
Answer
Interference, EMC, and safety
Type
A
The stub match
B
The T match
C
The gamma match
D
The omega match
Answer Notes
A gamma match is an unbalanced matching system commonly used to feed a balanced driven element, such as the driven element of a Yagi antenna, using an unbalanced coaxial cable.
The shield of the coax is connected directly to the center of the driven element, while the center conductor connects to a rod that attaches to the driven element a fraction of a wavelength out to one side.
This single-sided connection visually resembles the uppercase Greek letter Gamma. It effectively matches the 50-ohm coax to the antenna's impedance while simultaneously acting as a balun, unlike a T match which requires a connection to both sides of the center.
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