V antenna

V antenna

[′vē an‚ten·ə] (electromagnetism) An antenna having a V-shaped arrangement of conductors fed by a balanced line at the apex; the included angle, length, and elevation of the conductors are proportioned to give the desired directivity. Also spelled vee antenna.

V antenna

V antennaAn antenna for operations in a VHF (very high frequency) band of frequencies. It is V-shaped. This type of antenna is generally used on light aircraft.