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- What wire is used for FM antenna?
- What is the best wire to use for a radio antenna?
- Is thicker wire better for antenna?
- How long should an FM antenna wire be?
What wire is used for FM antenna?
There are three types of cable in general use for FM antennas. One is the flat 300-ohm twin- lead cable that has been in use for decades. The second and more popular type is RG59/U 75- ohm coaxial cable. The typical line loss of RG59/U is about 3dB per 100ft at 100MHz.
What is the best wire to use for a radio antenna?
The toughest and most flexible of all the wire tested was the thin stainless-steel cable, making it the best overall choice of antenna wire for all conditions. (Editor: Anecdotal experience supports this assertion. Many successful HF stations use stainless steel as the preferred material for wire antennas.)
Is thicker wire better for antenna?
the better it will be for performance. A thick wire is always better than a thin wire.
How long should an FM antenna wire be?
The overall length for the antenna should be about 150 cms, i.e. each leg should be 75 cms. This length should make the resonant frequency fall slightly in the lower half of the FM broadcast band, but often the more popular stations may be found in this region.
