Electrodynamics of dual-band end-fed wire dipole radiators

Abstract

This paper briefly describes an analysis of main electrodynamic characteristics required in design of dual-band Yagi antenna exciters consisting of two electrically thick conductors. The study of end-fed excitation of the said system of conductors allows to predetermine the design of conceptually new circuits of classic dipole radiators, avoiding closely-spaced arrangement of feeding strips that ensure direct excitation of dipole arms and, therefore, reducing their electromagnetic spurious coupling. The latter prevents asymmetry in surface current amplitude distribution on dipole arms and allows to improve its directivity and matching with a power feeder.