long-wire antenna

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long-wire antenna [′lȯŋ ‚wīr an′ten·ə]

(electromagnetism)

An antenna whose length is a number of times greater than its operating wavelength, so as to give a directional radiation pattern. Also known as long-conductor antenna.

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