{"id":5599,"date":"2023-07-25T01:54:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T01:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/?p=5599"},"modified":"2023-07-25T01:54:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T01:54:39","slug":"short-car-antenna-vs-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/short-car-antenna-vs-long\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Car Antenna Vs. Long: Does Antenna Length Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever wondered about short car antenna vs. long ones? In the past, you would see long antennas on vehicles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But today, antennas seem to be getting shorter and shorter, yet the signal is just as strong, even stronger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, such observations might leave you wondering, does antenna length matter?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what exactly is the difference between a short antenna and a long one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Read on to understand how short and long antennas differ in various aspects, such as frequency, bandwidth, and range.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#short-car-antenna\">Short Car Antenna<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#are-short-car-antennas-effective\">Are Short Car Antennas Effective?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#long-car-antenna\">Long Car Antenna<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#does-the-length-of-a-car-antenna-matter\">Does the Length of a Car Antenna Matter?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-short-and-long-car-antennas\">What Is the Difference Between Short and Long Car Antennas?<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#frequency-and-wavelength\">Frequency and Wavelength<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bandwidth\">Bandwidth<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#range\">Range<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#radiated-empower\">Radiated EM-Power<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gain\">Gain<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#why-do-modern-cars-have-short-antennas\">Why Do Modern Cars Have Short Antennas?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#are-taller-antennas-better\">Are Taller Antennas Better?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-matters-more-antenna-height-or-lengthnbsp\">What Matters More, Antenna Height or Length?&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-best-length-for-a-car-antennanbsp\">What Is the Best Length for a Car Antenna?&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"short-car-antenna\">Short Car Antenna<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Typically, these antennas are relatively short. But don\u2019t underestimate their length, for these antennas only appear short.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have a coil base that shortens the antenna length, making a long antenna appear short.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the coiling ensures the antenna attains the length needed for any EM band it\u2019s intended to pick up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the short antenna still maintains the quarter wave rule characteristic of long antennas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0That means the length is a quarter of the wavelength of the radio signal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, the antenna achieves a heightened signal transmission and reception efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, you\u2019ll see short antennas attached to the windshield. By mounting the antenna on the windshield, you minimize <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interference_(communication)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">signal interference<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Also, you can install short antennas on the side mirror or trunk cover.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1-45.jpg\" alt=\"Short car antenna\" class=\"wp-image-5604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1-45.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1-45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1-45-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(Caption: Short car antenna)<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-short-car-antennas-effective\">Are Short Car Antennas Effective?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, manufacturers have found other ways to amplify the performance of short antennas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp; they employ antenna amplifiers to help boost the short antenna signals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another vital feature manufacturers use signal filter circuits. These enhance the short antenna\u2019s reception.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The circuits containing capacitors and inductors help with tuning signals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See, the capacitors enhance the antenna\u2019s ability to have better <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Impedance_matching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">impedance matching<\/a> and frequency tuning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They do this by helping adjust the resonant frequency. Also, a matching impedance helps filter out any noise in the transmitted signal.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, some versions of short antennas incorporate several to increase their reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/shark-fin-antenna\/#more-5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">shark fin antennas<\/a> have multiple antennas installed in one for better reception.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2-45.jpg\" alt=\"Shark fin antenna\" class=\"wp-image-5602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2-45.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2-45-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2-45-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(Caption: Shark fin antenna)<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"long-car-antenna\">Long Car Antenna<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This type of car antenna is long, extending about 32 inches in length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, they\u2019re straight rods mounted on the car&#8217;s roof or trunk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, you\u2019ll find them connected to the different parts of the vehicle for excellent reception.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3-36.jpg\" alt=\"Long antenna on the roof of the car\" class=\"wp-image-5603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3-36.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3-36-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3-36-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">(Caption: Long antenna on the roof of the car)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, there are two primary types of long antennas: extendable and non-extendable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With extendable antennas, you can vary the length by pulling the antenna up and down as desired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, you can adjust them depending on the needed frequency for better signal reception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, long antennas can either be flexible or stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-length-of-a-car-antenna-matter\">Does the Length of a Car Antenna Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Yes, it does. Generally, longer antennas have better signal reception. And one reason for that is that they have better <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Resonance\">resonance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, a long antenna can pick a signal over a wider range of low frequencies more effectively than a shorter antenna.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note antenna length is inversely proportional to the frequency and directly related to the wavelength.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See, if the antenna is to detect a certain wavelength, it should be at least a quarter the length of the wavelength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if the antenna is too short, it will have poor reception as it does not meet the length threshold to wavelength.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See, an antenna must be at least 32 inches long to have clear FM reception. Therefore, a short antenna will require a preamplifier to work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short antennas can respond comfortably to signals with high frequencies and short wavelengths.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is very few cases of radio communication utilize very high frequencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, a long antenna comes in handy in many <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/FM_broadcasting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FM radio<\/a> receptions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-short-and-long-car-antennas\">What Is the Difference Between Short and Long Car Antennas?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Below, we look at how short antennas differ from long ones in the following aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequency-and-wavelength\">Frequency and Wavelength<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Today, most <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/how-to-replace-cars-radio-antenna\/#more-5401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car radio<\/a> tuners have <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Very_high_frequency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VHF (very high frequency)<\/a>, not medium or long waves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the frequency at which the vehicle will operate determines the antenna length. This, in turn, is proportional to the wavelength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, the length is directly related to the wavelength of the working frequency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the higher the frequency and the shorter the wavelength, the shorter the antenna you can use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the lower the frequency, the longer the wavelength and the longer the antenna you should use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bandwidth\">Bandwidth<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Now bandwidth is the range of frequencies over which an antenna can effectively transmit or receive a signal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s a fundamental factor in an antenna, influencing the type of antenna you should use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the signals the antenna is receiving fall within a specific frequency band, then the appropriate antenna would be one with a narrow bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;But if the signals the antenna will receive are of a frequency range that\u2019s not restricted, then you would use an antenna with broad bandwidth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"range\">Range<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Antenna range means how far an antenna can transmit or receive a signal. Generally, the longer the antenna, the higher the range, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as mentioned earlier, antenna manufacturers now use technology that enables short antennas to work as effectively as long ones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And these technologies include features such as coil bases, amplifiers, and signal filter circuits with capacitors. For this reason, car antennas today are short.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"radiated-empower\">Radiated EM-Power<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>See the alternating current applied to the antenna, charging them, after which they emit an electric field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the strength of this electric field is called <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electromagnetic_radiation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">radiated electromagnetic power<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, this REM power is directly proportional to the increase in frequency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the shorter the antenna, the higher the radiated EM power at high frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;And the longer antennas work well at low frequencies and have a lower radiated EM power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it\u2019s interesting how the shape of the antenna also influences how it radiates EM power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, at a reduced frequency, longer antennas will have a higher radiated EM power than short antennas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gain\">Gain<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gain_(electronics)\">Gain<\/a> is the ability of the antenna to focus a specific signal and the radiated energy while ignoring other signals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, the antenna can receive a clear signal with limited <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interference_(communication)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">interference<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now there\u2019s a correlation between gain and antenna size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;For example, larger antennas have a higher gain than small antennas. Thus, they\u2019re able to focus the signal better than short antennas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then here, too, the shape of the antenna also matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a thin, long antenna can direct more of its gain power in a given direction than a short, wide antenna.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-modern-cars-have-short-antennas\">Why Do Modern Cars Have Short Antennas?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Since the longer the antenna, the longer the range, you\u2019d expect cars to have long antennas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s not the case. Only old cars have long antennas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason is that long antennas are vulnerable to breakage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can easily suffer damage from harsh weather conditions like windstorms or snow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, long antennas don\u2019t last as long as short ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, they wear out, and the antenna won\u2019t work in just a few years, even faster if you live close to the ocean, where they get corrupted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-taller-antennas-better\">Are Taller Antennas Better?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Generally, longer antennas have better signal reception than short ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See, many of the radio-transmitted signals have longer wavelengths but lower frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;And the longer antenna works best at lower frequencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because they meet at least a quarter or half the length of the wavelength of the signal wave.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-matters-more-antenna-height-or-lengthnbsp\">What Matters More, Antenna Height or Length? <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The height of an antenna is more important than its length.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And one reason for this is that it\u2019s possible to have a longer antenna mounted at the lowest part of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Similarly, you can mount a short antenna at the car&#8217;s highest point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, the antenna must meet the required height to detect the VHF signal from the transmission station.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-best-length-for-a-car-antennanbsp\">What Is the Best Length for a Car Antenna? <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>See, a good antenna should meet at least a quarter of the length of the wavelength of the signal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that would be about 32 inches. But remember, the technological innovations manufacturers employ today have made it possible to compress this length and make short but effective antennas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>So that\u2019s it on short car antenna vs. long. We\u2019ve seen that longer antennas have better signal reception than their shorter counterparts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the latest technology has made it possible to make antennas much shorter without compromising signal reception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there are devices like filter circuits with capacitors, inductors, and amplifiers to help boost the signal of short antennas.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered about short car antenna vs. long ones? In the past, you would see long antennas on vehicles.&nbsp; But today, antennas seem to be getting shorter and shorter, yet the signal is just as strong, even stronger.&nbsp; Naturally, such observations might leave you wondering, does antenna length matter?\u00a0 And what exactly is &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Short Car Antenna Vs. Long: Does Antenna Length Matter?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/starlinkhow.com\/short-car-antenna-vs-long\/#more-5599\" aria-label=\"Read more about Short Car Antenna Vs. 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