Do antennas have to be vertical?

For Omni directional antennas, they should be in most cases pointed directly vertical. That is to say, pointed directly up into the sky. The only time this would not be the case is when both points are at different altitudes along the same vertical plane such as on a wall of a building.

When would you use a dipole antenna?

Dipole antennas are used in many areas, both on their own and as part of more complicated antennas where they can form the main radiating element. They are used in many forms of radio system from two way radio communications links, to broadcasting broadcast reception, general radio reception and very many more areas.

Are dipole antennas any good?

Dipoles rank among the easiest antennas to build, construct or erect for HF amateur radio bands. Commonly used on bands like 80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, 15 meters, and 10 meters, dipoles are very useful and can perform excellently well if erected at a high elevation.

Do I need a balun on my vertical antenna?

No you shouldn’t need a balun. A balun is to match a balanced antenna to an unbalanced feedline. Your vertical is probablu an unbalanced antenna, so no need. A balanced antenna would be something like a centre fed dipole, so you’d use a balun for it.

Should my antenna be vertical or horizontal?

Answer: Because TV stations transmit their signal with horizontal polarization, this antenna will work best when mounted horizontally. Mounting vertically will still work, but the signal strength will be considerably reduced, i.e. you likely won’t pick up as many stations.

Why are sending antennas usually oriented vertically?

Vertical polarisation: Antennas consisting of a single vertical element are widely used. The vertically polarised antenna provides a low angle of radiation which enables it to provide good long distance transmission and reception.

What is the difference between dipole and monopole antenna?

In essence, the difference between a monopole and dipole antenna, is that a dipole antenna uses an additionally radiator to generate a synthetic ground plane between the symmetric radiator elements, where a monopole antenna requires a physical ground plane.

Is dipole antenna vertical or horizontal?

A vertical dipole antenna is simply a dipole antenna that is mounted vertically instead of horizontally. Because of the orientation, it will have some characteristics different than a horizontally mounted dipole.

Can you mount a dipole vertically?

A vertical dipole antenna is simply a dipole antenna that is mounted vertically instead of horizontally. Because of the orientation, it will have some characteristics different than a horizontally mounted dipole. Therefore, the free-space performance of a vertical dipole is the same as for a horizontal dipole.