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This article will show you how to build a monopoly for any use you see fit.
Steps
1
Choose a frequency.
2
Get a conductor.
3
Determine the wire length.
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Work out the length you need the wire to be. This is done by using the frequency value from step 1 to find the wavelength of the signal. To do this you simply need to divide the speed of light (c = 299 792 458 m/s) by the frequency (f). In the case of 2.45GHz the wavelength is 12.236 centimeter (4.8 in). Usually monopole antennas are quarter-wavelength structures, so the length of the wire should be 12.236/4 = 3.0509cm
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4
Cut the wire.
5
Form a ground-plane.
6
Drill a hole.
7
Pare the coaxial cable.
8
Feed the cable through.
9
Reveal the signal conductor.
10
Solder the wire.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat metal is in copper plates?Community AnswerPresumably, copper, as it's called a copper plate.
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QuestionWhich direction should I set the antenna?DenneiskTop AnswererYou should point the antenna in a direction that would make it most useful, e.g. point an antenna connected to your router toward the opposite end of the house.
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Warnings
- If you short the GND and the signal wire you'll be in trouble.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Don't let it get wet, as this frequency is not "friendly" to water.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Coaxial Cable
- Copper Plate
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wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, 15 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 204,095 times.
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Co-authors: 15
Updated: June 3, 2022
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Categories: Antennas
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