IEEE 149-1977
IEEE Standard Test Procedures for Antennas
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IEEE 149-1977 is a technical standard for antenna test procedures, providing a structured basis for evaluating antenna behavior in engineering and communications work. It addresses measurement methods relevant to fields, waves, and electromagnetics, helping users compare results with greater consistency. For organizations working with antenna components and related systems, this standard supports more reliable testing, clearer specifications, and better alignment between design intent and measured performance.
Overview of IEEE 149-1977
This standard focuses on how antenna tests are carried out, rather than on a single antenna type or product design. IEEE 149-1977 is useful where repeatable procedures matter for characterizing electrical performance, interpreting test data, and documenting results in a consistent way. In practice, it fits within the technical context of communication equipment, electromagnetic measurements, and component-level evaluation. The document helps define a common testing reference for engineers, labs, and procurement teams.
Typical use cases
IEEE 149-1977 is commonly relevant when antennas are measured during development, qualification, or comparison testing. It may be used in labs working on broadcast, communications, or radio-frequency systems, as well as in engineering environments that need repeatable antenna performance data. The standard can also support acceptance testing for antenna components, verification of measurement setups, and documentation for system integration where antenna behavior affects coverage, gain, or pattern performance.
Why it matters
Testing standards like IEEE 149-1977 help reduce uncertainty in antenna measurements and make results easier to compare across teams and facilities. That matters for design control, compliance review, and procurement decisions, especially when antenna performance influences overall system operation. By guiding test procedures, the standard can support more consistent reporting, fewer interpretation errors, and better confidence in measured results. For inactive standards archives, it also remains useful as a reference for legacy equipment and historical documentation.
- Antenna test procedure reference
- Measurement consistency and repeatability
- Applicable to RF and electromagnetic evaluation
- Useful for lab, design, and acceptance testing
- Supports legacy technical documentation
- Publication Date: 1979
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
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