FCC Exam Question: 3-63J6

What is meant by the term antenna bandwidth?

A. Antenna length divided by the number of elements.
B. The frequency range over which an antenna can be expected to perform well.
C. The angle between the half-power radiation points.
D. The angle formed between two imaginary lines drawn through the ends of the elements.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Antenna bandwidth describes the range of frequencies over which an antenna maintains acceptable electrical characteristics and efficiency. While an antenna is designed to be most efficient at a specific resonant frequency, it can still perform effectively across a *band* of frequencies around that point, typically defined by a maximum allowable Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) or a minimum radiation efficiency. Option A describes physical attributes, not the frequency range of operation. Option C defines the *beamwidth* of an antenna, which is a measure of its directivity, not its frequency performance range. Option D is not a recognized antenna parameter.

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