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G9C11
What is a beta or hairpin match?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. A shorted transmission line stub placed at the feed point of a Yagi antenna to provide impedance matching
A beta or hairpin match is a shorted transmission line stub placed at the feed point of a Yagi. It acts as an inductor that matches the driven element to the feed line.
Tip: Hairpin = shorted stub at the feed point.