| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
- Describe the characteristics of a radio wave.
- Compute the length of one-quarter wavelength and one-half wavelength antennas, given frequency of operation.
- Name the basic antenna types and give the characteristics of each.
- Explain how arrays are used to create directivity and gain.
- Describe ways in which antenna design can be modified to produce an optimal match between the impedances of a transmitter and an antenna.
- Describe the characteristics of ground waves, sky waves, and space waves.
- Compute signal strength.
- Define fading and diversity reception.
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