What Are Monopole Antennas?
Monopole antennas are antennas used for transmitting and receiving radio waves, employing straight vertical metal rods.
One notable feature of monopole antennas is that they can be smaller and lighter compared to dipole antennas. The operating principle involves passing an electric current through the vertically oriented metal rod, resulting in the generation of electric and magnetic fields that radiate as radio waves.
They find applications in various fields such as radio, television, mobile phones, and wireless LAN, serving as both transmitting and receiving antennas. Structurally, they consist of metal rods and feeding points, offering the advantages of being compact, lightweight, and easy to install. While their benefits include being compact, lightweight, and easy to install, drawbacks include reduced gain and potential performance degradation due to poor contact or unstable mounting.