Terminated Antennas for HF Ham Radio: A Technical Guide
Terminated antennas represent a specialized class of HF antenna systems that incorporate resistive termination to achieve specific performance characteristics. Unlike conventional resonant antennas that rely on reactive cancellation at specific frequencies, terminated antennas use resistive loading to maintain consistent impedance and radiation patterns across wide frequency ranges. This approach makes them particularly valuable for HF amateur radio operators who require multi-band operation, stealth installations, or specific directional characteristics.
