Home » Antennas » 38 » b 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. c. the angle of radiation is high giving excellent local coverage d. most of the energy is radiated at a low angle Your answer "b" is not correct. "d" is the right answer. Next |