Calculate Length of Transmitting Antenna for 1.8 GHz Frequency

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The discussion focuses on calculating the length of a monopole antenna for a cell phone operating at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. The wavelength (λ) is derived using the formula λ = c/f, where c is the speed of light (2.99792458 × 10^8 m/s). The correct calculation reveals that the antenna length should be approximately 4 cm. Participants emphasize the importance of converting the speed of light to centimeters per second for accurate results.

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Hello, I got the following problem.

1. Assuming that your cell-phone antenna acts like a monopole, how long should it be if the
cell phone operates at a frequency of 1.8 GHz? (Note: 1 GHz = 1000 MHz =
1,000,000,000 Hz.)




2. λ= c/f



f would 1/T, T being the Hz. But that would be 0,0000000001

Then, c is always the same value, right? Which would be c = 2.99792458 × 108 [m/s].

I can't get the result. It's supposed to be about 4 cm:confused:
 
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XodoX said:
Then, c is always the same value, right? Which would be c = 2.99792458 × 108 [m/s].

I can't get the result. It's supposed to be about 4 cm:confused:

Hello XodoX! :smile:

Convert c to cm/s :wink:
 

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