An Effective Automotive Antenna Test Range

The antenna test engineer, by defining his basic needs and utilizing relatively uncomplicated measurement techniques, can easily define the performance of most vehicle antenna designs. Employing basic “off-the-shelf” instruments and an uncomplicated test site approach, the cost of the test range can be minimized while retaining maximum versatility.

Due to the phenomenal growth and interest in Citizens Band (CB), measurement techniques for CB will be emphasized along with AM and FM bands.