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Cantenna calculator

Thanks to www.saunalahti.fi/elepal/antenna2.html from where this information was deri also explains the fundamentals of 'Cantenna' dimensioning in layman's terms!

Only the yellow cells are 'enabled' for data entry. However, this spreadsheet is not passwo so please feel free to 'unprotect' the sheet (tools/protection menu) to make changes to sui Computed dimensions Lg
Lg 1 1 1 Lo Lc
2 2

Lo

Lc

Enter your can Diameter (mm) 100

Enter your mid-band Frequency (GHz) Wavelength () 2.44 122.9mm

Wavelength of low cut-off frequency (1.706 x dia) Standing Wavelength 170.6mm 177.1mm

ntenna2.html from where this information was derived and which ntenna' dimensioning in layman's terms!

data entry. However, this spreadsheet is not password protected heet (tools/protection menu) to make changes to suit your needs! Computed dimensions

Can length Radiator length Radiator offset from (3/4 Lg) (Lo/4) back of the can (Lg/4) 132.8mm 30.7mm 44.3mm

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