Table 2

Gain Reduction due to Driven Element Misalignment

Offset is  above or below the plane of the parasitic elements.

Band

144MHz

144MHz

432MHz

Antenna

BVO-5wl

BVO-3wl

BVO70-13wl

DE offset (mm)

Gain [dBd]

0

15.01

13.43

18.78

-10

15.01

13.43

18.76

-20

15.00

14.42

18.71

-25

15.00

13.42

18.66

-30

14.99

13.41

18.61

-35

14.99

13.41

18.53

-40

14.98

13.40

18.44

-50

14.96

13.39

Too much!

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