How Does An Antenna Work? | weBoost

*** It is with sadness that we share that Don, the person featured in this video, passed away in December 2017. Don was a Navy veteran and a valued member of our product engineering team since 2004. He will be greatly missed.

Have you ever asked: How does an antenna work anyway? If you have, then you will want to watch this 4-minute video. We ask a guy who designs and tests antennas, Don with weBoost, how antennas work. In the video he explains how an antenna works and why.

So whether you're just curious and want an answer to 'how do antennas work.' Or if you want a little background before shopping for the best antenna for your needs, this short video explanation by Don the Antenna Engineer is a good place to start.

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[bahrainhasnan]

As I typing this comment, I've read that the presenter has passed away. Thank you very much for sharing the knowledge Mr. Don. Condolence.

[johnpeck]

Sorry to hear he is gone. I've been working in electronics for over thirty years. This is the best antenna explanation I have ever heard.

[ImTheDaveman]

Its amazing and a credit that Don is still teaching by video, and will be teaching long after he has left this world. He still remains relevant and hopefully will for years and years to come. RIP Don.

[diwakarprakash]

It's been 8 years and his video is still helping to understand the key concepts of these topics

[robertogalvez]

Dear Don,


I know you must be in heaven. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us on your video on how an antenna works. I am a mechanical engineer and a DTV antenna installer and I am glad I watched your awesome video. It all makes sense to me now. Thanks a million Don. RIP buddy.

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Teachers are always cherished by their fondest students who feel empowered by knowledge. Life is much like an antenna series of losses and gains looking for resonance with surrounding signals.

[azmendozafamily]

As an amateur radio hobbyist, I have tried to wrap my head around how exactly the antenna does what it does. This has to be the most succinct and clearly explain version of antenna theory I have encountered. Thank you very much

[Aerospaceman]

Way back in time when I served in the navy as an electronics technician..."A" school never explained antennas the right way. Your explanations make it very easy to understand. I'll watch the series and let you know what I think. Thank You.

[Kenneth_the_Philosopher]

We should donate a little something in memory of the guy.
He probably was a decent human being. Imagine, how his family would feel that people STILL appreciate his work!

[Tool]

Great video, Rest in peace Don, Thank you for your service ...

[Javierriveraab]

I a from Panama my native language is Spanish. I studied electronics back in collegue, and I can honestly say this is the best explanation about how an antenna works that I have heard in years. Thank you Don, Rest in Peace.

[SlavenMansGym]

Why all the dislikes? Yeah, this came up as a commercial in a video I was watching, but I was merely wasting time until I watched this. I actually learned something useful, haha

[engineerchaos]

RIP Don. I heard a lot of good things about this guy, I joined the Weboost team a few years after. I didn't know these videos existed. What a smart and humble guy.

[SunHail]

Rest in Peace, Don == Thanks for lectures like that.

[PepsiMaxVanilla]

why cant anyone else explain antennas this simply? this video was great, RIP Don

[H.pylori]

Sorry to hear of his passing. I located this video while studiyng for my HAM General test. This is undoubtedly the best explanation of what an antenna is and how it works. Hope there are more of these basic videos. Thanks.

[footherer]

This is the best explanation of how an antenna works that I've ever seen (and I've looked at so many others !!) ... very grateful for this ...

[SubscribeToBLuFRwN]

Miss you pops. ❤️
Had to show Sums her grandpa Don again. And she still remembers! Makes my heart happy.

[nitughare]

Good explanation.... rest in peace mr.

[Anglersofreshnsalty]

Relevant today for me. Thank you Mr. DON