GeneralG9C12
Which of the following is a characteristic of using a gamma match with a Yagi antenna?
A
Answer
Antennas and feed lines
Type
A
It does not require the driven element to be insulated from the boom
B
It does not require any inductors or capacitors
C
It is useful for matching multiband antennas
D
All these choices are correct
Answer Notes
A gamma match is highly popular for Yagi antennas because of its mechanical simplicity. It connects the outer shield of the coaxial feed line to the exact center of the driven element. Because the center of a half-wavelength driven element is a zero-voltage point (a voltage node), it can be bolted or clamped directly to the grounded metal boom without needing electrical insulators.
The center conductor of the coax is connected to a rod that runs parallel to the driven element, tapping into it further out. This arrangement inherently introduces inductive reactance, so a gamma match definitely requires a series capacitor to tune out that inductance, making the 'no inductors or capacitors' option incorrect.
Furthermore, gamma matches are typically narrow-band, single-band devices, making the 'multiband' distractor incorrect as well.
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