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Q1) a) Define the antenna polarization and explain linear, circular, elliptical
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polarization with relevant expressions and illustrative diagrams. [6]

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b) An antenna has loss resistance 10 ohms, power gain of 20 and directivity
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Q2) a) Define & explain following Antenna parameters [6]

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b) A wave radiated from transmitting antenna with 10dB gain and 100W
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radiating power at 10MHz. It is received by an antenna with gain of 15dB

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located at 20Km distance, calculate the received power. [4]

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Q3) a) For an array of four isotropic sources along z axis separated by a distance
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of λ / 2 and a progressive phase shift of α = 0, find null direction,

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maxima direction, direction of side lobe maxima and HPBW. [6]

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b) Write a short note on Yagi-Uda antenna. [4]

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Prove that radiation resistance of Hertzian dipole is R rad = 80π 1 λ .[6]

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b) An electric field strength of 10μA/m is to be measured at a distance of
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Q5) a) Why waveguides are required at microwave frequencies? Explain following
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Q6) a) For an air filled rectangular wave guide of dimensions a = 2 cms and
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calculate guide wavelength at 10GHz. [6]

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