Antenna Catalog

Browse designs with photos, specs, and radiation patterns.

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Array Antennas (1)

Real-world photo of a Phased Array in use

Phased Array

Many elements whose feed phases steer and shape the beam electronically.

Aviation & Air-Traffic-Control Antennas (2)

Real-world photo of a ASR-11 Airport Surveillance Radar in use

ASR-11 Airport Surveillance Radar

A modern digital S-band terminal radar combining primary and secondary surveillance.

 Real-world photo of a ASR-9 Airport Surveillance Radar in use

ASR-9 Airport Surveillance Radar

The rotating S-band primary radar that paints aircraft in the airspace around an airport.

Directional Antennas (3)

Real-world photo of a Biquad in use

Biquad

Two square loops over a reflector—an easy, effective microwave beam.

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 Real-world photo of a Cubical Quad in use

Cubical Quad

A beam built from full-wave loops instead of straight elements.

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 Real-world photo of a Log-Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA) in use

Log-Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA)

A directional, extremely broadband array of progressively scaled dipoles.

Reflector Antennas (1)

Real-world photo of a Corner Reflector in use

Corner Reflector

A dipole in front of a V-shaped reflector for moderate, simple gain.

Travelling-Wave Antennas (1)

Real-world photo of a Rhombic Antenna in use

Rhombic Antenna

A large diamond of wire, terminated to give high-gain, single-direction radiation.