Rod Antennas for High-Strength Radiated Susceptibility Tests from VLF to HF

Abstract

The Low Frequency RS03 Rod Antenna, used in conjunction with a suitable signal source, will produce electric fields greater than 50 volts per metre at a distance of one metre from the radiating element over the frequency range 10 kHz to 2 MHz. Less than 100 watts is required to produce the 50 V/m E-Fields. Later developments covering the range of frequencies from 2 MHz to 30 MHz are also reported. The antennas consist of four components-the base, counterpoise, radiating element, and top hat.