Bow Tie Antenna Calculator

Bow Tie Antenna helps you calculate design values for a resonant antennas project from Center Frequency, Flare Angle. Calculate wavelength, element length and recommended feed dimensions for a bow-tie antenna. Use the result to make an informed first design decision before choosing hardware, setting dimensions, or evaluating the RF system in its final environment.

Enter Center Frequency, Flare Angle exactly in the units shown by this bow tie antenna. Check the operating band, unit prefix, and decimal position before calculating; these are the inputs used by the formula.

• Center Frequency — use MHz.
• Flare Angle — use °.

The results describe the calculated bow tie antenna values for the inputs you entered. Check each value against the available space, selected components, feed system, and operating conditions before making a final design decision.

The Bow Tie Antenna uses λ = 300/f, Total Length ≈ 0.48λ, Feed Gap ≈ 1-3% of λ. Supply Center Frequency (MHz), Flare Angle (°) in the displayed units, then use the calculated values as the first engineering target for this resonant antennas design or analysis.

This resonant antennas calculation is based on λ = 300/f, Total Length ≈ 0.48λ, Feed Gap ≈ 1-3% of λ. Real-world accuracy depends on factors such as material properties, losses, mounting, nearby conductors, ground interaction, feed-line effects, and construction tolerance. Confirm the final system with measurement or simulation.

Apply the bow tie antenna result as an initial target, then validate it in the intended installation. Keep the physical layout and feed arrangement consistent while testing, change one parameter at a time, and record the measured outcome before making another adjustment.