Title :
A method to determine the detuning reactance for unused elements in directional arrays
fDate :
9/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper provides insight into the basics of radiation from unused elements in MF broadcast directional arrays. It then sets forth the criteria for suppressing that radiation and suggests a method for meeting those criteria. Component values are determined by post processing the NEC output file. Numerical examples demonstrate both the simple and complex cases. Some limitations to practical applications are identified and areas for further study are mentioned
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; broadcast antennas; directive antennas; electric reactance; poles and towers; radio broadcasting; MF broadcast directional arrays; NEC output file; antenna detuning; antenna radiation patterns; detuning reactance; directional arrays; radiation suppression; towers; unused elements; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Antenna theory; Broadcasting; Current distribution; Inductance; Loaded antennas; National electric code; Numerical analysis; Poles and towers;
Journal_Title :
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
