SIMPLE GROUND PLANE ANTENNA

Use a connector with a

square flange WITH
SQUARE FLANGE
N,BNC,UHF Types are
useable

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L (feet) =234 / F mHz

L

Solder radiator cut to

proper length L for
frequency desired, to
center pin of connector
Use same material as
radials

Solder

Antenna
Connector

Using 1/16 to 1/8 dia.

brass rod or welding
rod, solder four radials
as shown. Radials
should be cut to length
of radiator plus 5% and
spaced 90 degrees as
shown
90
deg

Solder
4 places

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RADIALS (4)
Length = Radiator + 5%
RADIALS (4)

Finished
Ground Plane
Mating connector and 50
ohm cable to transmitter
or receiver

Note: Antenna may be

supported mechanically
with a bracket fastened
to connector