Dual band antenna using a single column of elliptical vivaldi notches

摘要

This invention relates to a tapered slot antenna with broadband characteristics whose beamwidth is stable over both the PCS (1850-1990 MHz) and the cellular bands (824-894 MHz). In a first preferred embodiment, a dual band antenna is disclosed which uses a single column elliptically shaped Vivaldi notches (12, 13) as the radiating elements. In a second preferred embodiment, a dual band antenna comprising elliptically shaped Vivaldi notches (12, 13) and sub-reflector positioned between a main reflector and the dipoles is disclosed. This resultant antenna produces a stable, ninety-degree beamwidth with a bandwidth broad enough to cover the PCS and the cellular bands.