Ape Answers 011: Wire Diameter and Antenna Bandwidth @TheSmokinApe
Ape Answers 011: Wire Diameter and Antenna Bandwidth  @TheSmokinApe
Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Want to know how wire gauge affects the bandwidth of your dipole antenna? In this video, we break down the relationship between wire thickness and antenna bandwidth, helping you make the right choice for your next antenna build. Learn how to calculate bandwidth based on wire gauge and optimize your dipole for the frequencies you need.

NOTE: The final calculation should have been 93.9kHz not 939kHz.

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