Technician 2026-2030T9A05
Which of the following increases the resonant frequency of a dipole antenna?
C
Answer
Antennas and feed lines
Type
A
Lengthening it
B
Inserting coils in series with radiating wires
C
Shortening it
D
Adding capacitive loading to the ends of the radiating wires
Answer Notes
There is a direct inverse relationship between the resonant frequency of an antenna and its physical length. Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, higher frequencies have shorter wavelengths, and lower frequencies have longer wavelengths.
To make a dipole antenna resonate at a higher frequency, it must be sized for that frequency's shorter wavelength. Therefore, you must physically shorten the antenna.
Lengthening the antenna, adding coils (inductors), or adding capacitive loading will all make the antenna electrically longer, which lowers its resonant frequency rather than raising it.
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