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E9H09
What type of radiation pattern is created by a single-turn, terminated loop such as a pennant antenna?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Cardioid
A terminated single-turn loop like the pennant has a cardioid pattern. The resistor makes it favor one direction with a null to the rear.
Tip: Pennant = cardioid.