The monopole is one type of radio antenna known for its simplicity of construction and high efficiency in terms of the amount of radio signal effectively transmitted or received. Also known as a ground plane vertical antenna, the monopole is easy to design, and it is the antenna of choice for most radio broadcast stations, as well as for many commercial and amateur radio communications stations. Calculate the length (eventual height) of a wire monopole antenna by simply deciding what frequency you intend to transmit on and enter that information into an equation to figure the length of wire required. Writer Bio
