An ultra-broadband antenna system is disclosed. The antenna system is a
single tubular antenna structure comprising an asymmetrical dipole fed
with a biconical dipole. The biconical dipole covers the high frequency
spectrum, while the asymmetrical dipole covers intermediate frequencies.
The invention further relates to a combination of the two dipole
structures such that together they act as a monopole to cover the low
frequency spectrum. A first RF connector attaches to the asymmetrical
dipole and the biconical dipole, and a second RF connector excites the
combination of the two dipoles as one large monopole. A choke minimizes
interference between the asymmetrical/biconical dipoles and the monopole.
The resulting frequency span is greater than 500:1, providing operation
over the range of 20 MHz to 10 GHz.