Home » Antennas » 38 » d The main reason why many VHF base and mobile antennas in amateur use are 5/8 of a wavelength long is that: a. it is easy to match the antenna to the transmitter b. it is a convenient length on VHF c. the angle of radiation is high giving excellent local coverage d. most of the energy is radiated at a low angle Your answer "d" is CORRECT! Next |