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What is the approximate overall length of a delta loop antenna?
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Answer
Antennas and feed lines
Type
A
One wavelength
B
Two wavelengths
C
One half of a wavelength
D
One quarter of a wavelength
Answer Notes
A delta loop antenna operates on the exact same electrical principle as a quad antenna. Both are closed, full-wave loops. The primary distinction is purely geometrical: a delta loop is shaped as a triangle, while a quad loop is a square.
Regardless of whether the loop is shaped like a circle, square, or triangle, the fundamental rule for these single-element loops is that the total length of the wire forming the perimeter remains approximately one full wavelength.
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