I'm trying to understand how a coax antenna cable works.<BR><BR>My understanding so far is that, at its simplest, an antenna is a piece of wire that is just the right length to resonate at the desired ...

There is a common element to every radio system, be it transmission or reception, and that is the antenna. But even though it is an essential system component, historically it’s been the least ...

Like a lot of people, [Bruce] likes radio controlled (RC) vehicles. In fact, many people get started in electronics motivated by their interest in RC. Maybe that’s why [Bruce] did a video about ...

Get ’em while they’re hot: a new session of HackadayU just opened with classes from three fantastic instructors and seats are filling up fast. Introduction to Antenna Basics — Instructor Karen Rucker ...

This 4-part report discusses antenna fundamentals and the various types of antennas used for short range devices. Fundamentals are presented along with practical design principles. It is excerpted ...

Several readers wrote in following my recent discourse on antenna basics requesting some followup on the subject, particularly in the area of antenna polarization. While not a physicist, I can share a ...

Good antenna design is a critical factor in obtaining good range and stable throughput in a wireless application. This is especially true in low power and compact designs where antenna space is less ...

THE ANTENNA. This crucial component of any radio transmitting or receiving system has a history that actually predates the invention of radio itself. The first antennas were used by Princeton ...