H15 : Extending range of VHF/UHF transceivers by improving antenna efficiency for emergency communications


Students Maria Polyanska
School HDSB - Forest Trail Public School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 10 - Engineering and Computing III
Abstract The purpose of this project is to extend the range of portable handheld VHF/UHF transceivers by improving the effectiveness of their antennas for emergency radio communication scenarios. The project emphasizes the ability to quickly create highly efficient antennas out of accessible materials in these critical situations.