A V-Dipole is simply a dipole antenna spread at 120 degrees, placed horizontal to the ground, and typically oriented in a North-South direction for receiving weather satellites. Back in 2017, Adam 9A4QV wrote about how a V-Dipole could be used as a very simple yet effective antenna for receiving weather satellites.

This downloadable calculator will provide you with good starting measurements for a basic ground plane, Inverted V or standard Dipole antenna. The graphics below are "screen shots" taken from it.

Using the model, this study looks at the changes in antenna characteristics every 15 degrees angle of the arms.* The characteristics of a Horizontal V-Dipole are most effected by whether the V-form arms move closer or farther from the ground.

A V antenna is a dipole with a bend in the middle so its arms are at an angle instead of co-linear. A quadrant antenna is a 'V' antenna with an unusual overall length of a full wavelength, with two half-wave horizontal elements meeting at a right angle where it is fed. [14]

The most fundamental NVIS antennas for fixed station operations are the linear dipole, the inverted-V dipole, and the 1-λ closed loop. Each has its own set of mechanical advantages and disadvantages in terms of the complexity of installation.

Jun 9, 2020 · The Invertd-V antenna is a center-fed dipole antenna with the feed-point that is at the highest point of the structure. From this central feed-point location, the two arms of the dipole slope downwards at an angle with the endpoints being closer to the ground level.

Mar 1, 2017 · The idea is that by arranging a dipole into a horizontal ‘V’ shape, the radiation pattern will be directed skywards in a figure 0 (zero) pattern. This will be optimal for satellites travelling in front, above and behind the antenna.

The computer model for this study bends the antenna in the middle by any angle from vertical. Starting with our standard vertical dipole with the feed point 1/2 WL above average ground, the study is to increase the V-angle in 15� increments and measure the changes.

Dec 29, 2020 · Back in 2017 we posted about Adam 9A4QV's simple V-Dipole antenna design which works very well for receiving NOAA and Meteor weather satellites at 137 MHz. This type of antenna is a lot easier to build compared to a QFH or turnstile, and it results in good performance if built and set up correctly.

Jul 5, 2023 · How to Build an Inverted V Dipole Antenna? Here is the transcript of the video shown above: Today we will discuss about the inverted V antenna, which is often the first antenna which a radio amateur builds himself.