Antenna Length Calculator
Quick wire-antenna math for field builds. Trim long, tune with an analyzer or SWR meter.
Calculate dipole, quarter-wave, and ⅝-wave antenna dimensions from frequency. Velocity factor adjustable. Works offline. Works offline after your first visit.
Quick wire-antenna math for field builds. Trim long, tune with an analyzer or SWR meter.
468 divided by frequency in MHz gives approximate total length in feet for a half-wave dipole.
Typically 1/10 to 1/4 wavelength high — not a DX skywave antenna.
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