Measuring antenna gain patterns is a critical part of evaluating the performance characteristics of an antenna under test. A software-defined radio (SDR) is an economical and flexible radio system ...

Radio World asked three prominent broadcast consulting firms to respond to a number of topics about FM antenna performance. Last issue, we printed their answers to the first two questions. Their ...

Antenna performance isn't just about the antenna itself. The PCB beneath it is determining range, efficiency, & wireless ...

I'm looking at an antenna I currently have in use and the main source of RF energy I should be receiving is generated off one of its side lobes. I'm trying to do an academic study to better my ...

An Antenna Like the SWR Illumitron-HD, the Author Believes, Can Resolve Most FM IBOC Signal and Coverage Problems, ‘Perhaps Better Than the Proposed 10 dB Increase in Digital Power’ With great ...

Oh, for a chance to see electromagnetic fields! Wouldn't this be a cool thing during EMC troubleshooting of radiated emissions (RE) problems from products? Well, in a fashion, we can get an idea of ...

No audio available for this content. Partnering with the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN), U.S. Space Force and Lockheed Martin Space have released the GPS IIR/IIR-M satellite antenna ...

Engineering problems in the broadcast field can range from defective components, operator errors, snakes, or a combination of factors. Some years ago, I was an engineering consultant for several local ...