Construction calculator

Design an antenna without guessing its dimensions.

Choose a model and frequency. You will get dimensions, a cut list, materials, a drawing and explicit model assumptions.

Design parameters

Fields applicable to the selected antenna type are displayed automatically.

Antenna type

Frequency

Included apex angle [°]

Loop shape

Fan-dipole frequenciesEnter 2 to 5 comma-separated values in the unit selected above.

Element/section count

Number of turns

Dish diameter [m]

f/D ratio

Minimum frequency

Maximum frequency

Scale factor τ

Spacing factor σ

Advanced parameters

Material

Conductor diameter [mm]

System impedance

Velocity factor

Use

Transmitter power [W]

Polarization

Mounting method

Feed-point height [m]

Feed line

Feed-line length [m]

Feed-line velocity factor

Cable loss [dB/100 m] at this frequencyOptional catalogue override. Enter a value for a custom cable.

Cable maximum power [W]Optional catalogue override. Enter a value for a custom cable.

Minimum bend radius [mm]Optional catalogue override. Enter a value for a custom cable.

Mast diameter [mm]

Antenna-to-mast clearance [m]

Element-to-boom construction

Cable routing

Operating environment

Maximum width [m]

Maximum height [m]

Maximum depth [m]