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What is the main effect of conductor loss on a half wave dipole?

  • A.It halves the efficiency in typical construction
  • B.It broadens the beamwidth considerably
  • C.It shifts the resonant frequency downward
  • D.Almost none, since radiation resistance greatly exceeds it

Answer: D

With 73 ohms of radiation resistance against a fraction of an ohm of copper loss, a half wave dipole is essentially a hundred per cent efficient, which is why it is such a good reference antenna. The picture is entirely different for a short dipole or a small loop, where the two resistances become comparable. Beamwidth and resonance are unaffected by a small series resistance. Where the loss sits relative to the radiation resistance is the question to ask of any antenna.

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